Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Online Available)

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Online Available)

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Course Outline (Domestic)

Course Code: CHC30121

What can I do with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care?

We are a vocational education and training provider committed to improving students’ practical application abilities and skills, by providing students with high-quality international education services to better prepare them for the workforce.


GBCA Values: Innovative Minds, Caring Hearts, Global Skills


This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the implementation of an approved learning framework and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously.

Entry requirements

There are no set requirements for this course. It is recommended that domestic students would meet one of below requirements:

·        Satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course, or

·        Mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake this course, or

·        Satisfactory complete year 11

 

Domestic applicants will undertake the language, literacy and numeracy test and the digital skill test as part of the Pre-Training Review. 

Vocational placement requirements: 

Before commencing vocational placement, all students must undertake National Police Check and Working with Children Check and complete the unit: HLTAID012 Provide an emergency first aid in an education and care setting. 

Students are required to complete at least 160 hours of work placement as part of course requirements.

GBCA has signed agreements with prospective employers to offer the work placement opportunities for its students. A list of these prospective employers will be provided to assist you in finding work placement. Work placements will be arranged by the GBCA Work Placement Coordinator in conjunction with the student and GBCA trainers. 

The Fair Work Act 2009, under the definition of Vocational Placement in section 12 outlines the rules restricting unpaid work. The Fair Work Ombudsman provides a clear explanation of these rules in the Internships, Vocational Placements & Unpaid Work Fact Sheet.  

Students are required to discuss with the GBCA work placement coordinator if they wish to make their own work placement arrangement. 

Due to the requirement to complete vocational placement, a final outcome for each unit would not be provided until the relevant component of vocational placement had been completed.

 

How long does it take to Complete a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care?

Course duration:
52 weeks (including 32 weeks of internal training, 8 weeks of vocational placement, 12 weeks catch up class, reassessment, additional placement (if required), and holidays).

Schedule:

  • Day class: 2 days per week
  • Evening class: 3 evenings per week

Assessment methods

A variety of assessment methods will be used throughout the course, including: short questions, case studies, simulations, project, third party observation during work placement, work place observation, portfolio.

Is this Course Government Funded?

This course is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding under the Skills First Program. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for training subsidised through the Skills First Program.

For more information about our government-funded courses, please visit The Skills Funding Page

Can I Study Certificate 3 Of Early Childcare Courses Online? Yes, You Can!

GBCA is currently offering domestic students the option to study Certificate 3 of Early Child Care Courses Online or on-campus during the pandemic, which comes with many unique advantages.

By choosing our online Childcare courses, you can enjoy greater flexibility. You can learn at your own pace and on your own schedule, avoiding conflicts with other students’ schedules and saving time and energy on long commutes.

Certificate 3 in Childcare Online Course uses advanced teaching techniques and resources to help you better understand and master course content. You can choose from a variety of course materials, such as videos, audio, and online discussions, to find the most suitable way of learning that works for you.

This Childcare education online option also offers a great interactive environment where you can communicate and collaborate with other students and teachers. Through interaction with other students and teachers, you can share knowledge and experiences and gain more learning benefits.

Unit CodeUnit Name
CHCECE030Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE031Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
CHCECE032Nurture babies and toddlers
CHCECE033Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE034Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE035Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE036Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
CHCECE037Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCECE038Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE054Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
CHCECE055Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
CHCECE056Work effectively in children’s education and care
CHCPRT001Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID012Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Course Factsheet

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You May Be Eligible For Victorian Government Funding*

To do subsidised training, you have to meet eligibility criteria, if you are eligible, you pay less for your training. Domestic Students Only.

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Course Accreditations

Nationally Recognised Training
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority
Australian Qualification Framework

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Childhood education & Care

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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Home/Courses/Early Education

What Our Students Say About our
Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Courses?

Meet Ayasha Karki, a GBCA student who wanted to share her experience studying what she love. Ayasha has completed her Certificate 3 in ECEC and now doing her Diploma of ECEC through GBCA. Real Practical Learning In A Playful Way. Superb Student Assistant
Gained Confidence And Experience.

Domestic Students

Course outline

Course Code: CHC50121

What can I do with a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care?

We are a vocational education and training provider committed to improving students’ practical application abilities and skills, by providing students with high quality international education services to better prepare them for the workforce.

GBCA Values: Innovative Minds, Caring Hearts, Global Skills

Course Description:
This qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.

Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publish lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.

Entry requirements

Applicants must satisfy all requirements as below:

Academic requirements:

To enter this course, applicant should successfully meet any one of the following academic requirements:

  • Hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or
  • CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
  • Domestic applicants will undertake the language, literacy and numeracy test and the digital skill test as part of the Pre-Training Review.

Work placement requirements
Before commencing work placement, all students must undertake National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Students are required to complete at least 280 hours of work placement as part of course requirements.

GBCA has signed agreements with prospective employers to offer the work placement opportunities for its students. A list of these prospective employers will be provided to assist you in finding work placement. Work placements will be arranged by the GBCA Work Placement Coordinator in conjunction with the student and GBCA trainers.

The Fair Work Act 2009, under the definition of Vocational Placement in section 12 outlines the rules restricting unpaid work. The Fair Work Ombudsman provides a clear explanation of these rules in the Internships, Vocational Placements & Unpaid Work Fact Sheet.

Students are required to discuss with the GBCA work placement coordinator if they wish to make their own work placement arrangement.

Due to the requirement to complete vocational placement, a final outcome for each unit would not be provided until the relevant component of vocational placement had been completed.

How long does it take to do a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care?

Duration: 58 weeks (including 32 weeks of face to face study, 14 weeks of work placement and 12 weeks for for catch up class, reassessment, additional placement (if required) and holidays.

Schedule:
• Day class: 2 days per week
• Evening class: 3 evenings per week

Assessment methods

A variety of assessment methods will be used throughout the course, including short questions, case studies, simulations, projects, third party observation during a work placement, workplace observation, portfolio.

Can I Study Diploma Of Early Childhood Education Online? Yes You Can!

GBCA is currently offering students the option to study Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Online or on-campus during the pandemic.

GBCA online Childcare education option offers many unique advantages, including greater flexibility, allowing you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. Our diploma online courses use advanced teaching technology and resources, providing you with a variety of course materials to suit your individual learning style. You’ll also have the opportunity to interact and collaborate with other students and teachers, sharing knowledge and experiences. Join our diploma online learning community today and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Is this Course Government Funded?

This course is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding under the Skills First Program. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for training subsidised through the Skills First Program.

For more information about our government-funded courses, please visit The Skills Funding Page

Course Factsheet

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Unit CodeUnit Name
BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
CHCECE041Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE042Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE043Nurture creativity in children
CHECE044Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
CHCECE045Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
CHCECE046Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE047Analyse information to inform children’s learning
CHCECE048Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
CHCECE049Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCECE050Work in partnership with children’s families
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
BSBSUS511Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
CHCINM002Meet community information needs

You May Be Eligible For Victorian Government Funding*

To do subsidised training, you have to meet eligibility criteria, if you are eligible, you pay less for your training. Domestic Students Only.

Check Eligibility

Our Accreditations

Nationally Recognised Training
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority
Australian Qualification Framework

Apply Now To Study Diploma of Early
Childhood Education and care

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Acquire knowledge and skills to help young children develop perceptual, fine and gross motor skills and learn in the physical, cognitive and socio-emotional domains. Apply inquiry or process skills to explore the world around them, experience creative expressions, and create a sense of curiosity in young children in this Diploma of Early Childhood care learning(Online available now).

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