- Only Australian citizens or residents are eligible to apply for this course. We are not CRICOS registered and are unable to accept enrolments from International Student Visa holders (Subclass 500)
Course Overview
Take your first step towards a rewarding and fulfilling career in childcare with our Nationally Accredited qualification. The children’s services sector is one of the most fulfilling career paths you can take, where you’re not only going to be sought after by employers but changing the lives of children you care for.
Industry Outlook:
- Salary: $953 Average Weekly Salary
- Job Growth: Very Strong
- Employment Size: 182,300 by 2024
- Industry Growth: 22% project growth by 2024
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Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Nanny
- Early Childhood Educator
- Family Day Care Educator
- Outside School Hours Care Educator
- Playgroup Supervisor
What You'll Learn
- Develop practical skills to care for the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children.
- Learn how to nurture children development
- Learn to provide safe, supportive and meaningful education and care for children.
- Gain a detailed understanding of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard requirements and successfully implement the approved learning framework
On successful completion of the course, students will be provided with:
- Certificate and Transcript (if the course is completed)
- Statement of Attainment (if a student is found competent in at least 1 Unit of Competency)
Recognition
Study Method
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
Duration and Study Load
- Up to 12 months
Entry Requirements
The CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care consists of a range of practical tasks and in order to meet work experience and job role expectations, students should be physically, mentally and emotionally healthy to meet the duty of care obligations. For example:
- The student would need to have the ability to respond appropriately to children’s needs, remain calm in high-stress situations and interact and communicate appropriately where difficulty or danger arises
- Students should also have a reasonable level of fitness to cope with physical demands such as standing, lifting, bending, twisting and reaching
It is expected that applicants for entry to this program will:
- A minimum of year 12 or (Australian equivalent) is mandatory or Achieve an Exit Level 3 or above score within the Australian Core Skills Framework assessments in Reading and Numeracy, which will show that they have the capability to be successful in the course
Minimum Age: You will need to be at least 16 years old. If you are under 18 your enrolment form will need to be signed by a parent or guardian.
Students will be required to complete and pass a Working with Children Check/Police Clearance in the state or territory that they are working in prior to commencing child-related work (this includes work placement).
Course Features
Study with confidence:
- Nationally Recognised Qualification
- Industry Work Placement
- Support Industry
- Experienced Trainers
- Job-Ready Skills Training
- Dedicated Support and Guidance
- Government Funding
- Local Campuses
Work Placement
- 160 hours
Recognition of Prior Learning
- Collaboration Learning recognises that some students have had previous experience and learning whether that be working in the industry or completion of a previous course of study
- We are happy to discuss Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) with students. Each student requesting RPL will be interviewed and they should provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application and may be assessed on the job
- On-the-job assessments can be conducted to assess current skills and knowledge
Assessment
- Theory
- Practical-based assessments
Testimonials
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"I really enjoy and at the opportunity, I had to do my course in Certificate 3 Individual Support. I have so much fun and the experience was great got so much help and support. Now I’ve finished my course and I’m working as a support worker and really love my job and what I do. Once again thank you for what you have done to get me this far in my job."Jacob TurnerCertificate III in Individual Support
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"Amazing learning experience, helpful teachers! I had an amazing experience in my learning path for my new career and the teachers are amazing and helpful in your studies. I would definitely choose them for more learning experiences if I need to build on my career. I personally had trouble at the start of the course due to not studying in years. In-class teaching worked well for me."Joanne HallCertificate IV in Ageing Support
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"Great course, supportive environment! I completed my Certificate III in Early Childhood Education. They have a fantastic team and I really enjoyed studying with them. My teacher was great with helping me, replying quickly to emails and marking assessments, and very encouraging. I found the coursework to be well laid out and easy to understand and follow."LaelCertificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
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About Collaboration Learning
Collaboration Learning is one of the leading Registered Training Organisations in Queensland. We offer Nationally Recognised Qualifications in various sectors including aged care, community services, child care, business and supply chain operations.
Our FlexStudy program gives learners the opportunity to study in a flexible, blended way that allows them to achieve their study goals. We recognise that all learners are different, and our FlexStudy program caters for all cohorts of students including jobseekers, existing workers and trainees and apprentices.
FlexStudy is a blended model, where students have access to their learning content online and can study in their own time as well as having the benefit of structured face-to-face training, web-based workshops, practical days, workplace visits; students choose the pathway that suits them. Students can also visit one of our CollabHubs to enjoy a (good) coffee and spend time with their trainer for support or face to face learning sessions.
Our student support team and trainers are committed to guiding students from the start till the completion of their course.
Whether you are a job seeker looking to get job-ready or an existing worker wanting to upskill, we are dedicated to providing the best training outcomes so you succeed in your education and career goals!
Collaboration Learning is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #52247).
