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This nationally recognised qualification gives you the practical skills and knowledge to care for babies, toddlers, and children in safe, supportive environments.
Approved by ACECQA, it meets all regulatory requirements for working in early learning services.
The course is delivered through a combination of face-to-face training and assessment, in an approved education and care service and online learning and assessment, including:
This course requires the completion of at least 160 mandatory practical hours in a regulated children’s education and care service.
The approximate duration of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education is between 1 – 2 years dependent on each individual learner’s experience and any eligible Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning.
Unit Code | Unit of Competence |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people (Elective) |
CHCECE030 | Support inclusion and diversity (Core) |
CHCECE031 | Support children’s health, safety, and wellbeing (Core) |
CHCECE032 | Nurture babies and toddlers (Core) |
CHCECE033 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children (Core) |
CHCECE034 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice (Core) |
CHCECE035 | Support the holistic learning and development of children (Core) |
CHCECE036 | Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning (Core) |
CHCECE037 | Support children to connect with the natural environment (Core) |
CHCECE038 | Observe children to inform practice (Core) |
CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ culture (Core) |
CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care (Core) |
CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children’s education and care (Core) |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice (Elective) |
CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (Core) |
HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (Core) |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in work health and safety (Core) |
This Course is funded by the Department of Training and Workforce Development Traineeship Scheme.
New Worker Trainee | Fee Free* |
Existing Worker Trainee | $1720.44 **Fee Caps Apply |
**Existing Worker Trainee 15-24 years annual fee cap | $400.00 |
**Existing Worker Trainee 25 years + annual fee cap | $1200.00 |
Existing Worker Trainee – with eligible concession card + annual fee cap | $400.00 |
School Based Trainee | Fee Exempt |
Important Notes
*Students may be eligible for state funding. Eligibility criteria apply.
The student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees. The fees and charges documented in this policy are applicable to all units of study commenced in 2026. If a qualification continues into 2027 those units will be charged according to the 2027 VET Fees and Charges Policy. Once enrolled all students will receive fees and charges updates via email.
Self-funded study arrangement is studying outside of employment. This means that your Employer has no obligations or responsibilities to your study arrangements or qualification.
A personalised quote will be provided upon request.
Recognition of Prior Learning is available for learners who have existing skills, knowledge, and verified experience and wish to apply for RPL through an assessment only process.
For more information about eligibility and assessment, contact enrolments@ctas.wa.edu.au
Credit transfer may be applied to Units of Competency/s that have been previously completed.
To apply for credit transfer you will be required to supply a copy of your prior academic transcripts or Unique Student Identifier (USI) transcript during the enrolment process. Once verified any eligible units will be applied to your qualification.
After successfully completing CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, learners may choose to undertake further study pathways including the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
If you require support and reasonable adjustment, please call us 9350 9222 prior to enrolment.
If you do not have access to the above resources, please call us 9350 9222 to discuss further.
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