This course reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood settings who work

within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and

the National Quality Standard. Workers in this industry support the implementation of

approved learning framework, support children’s wellbeing, learning and development.

CHC30113

CERTIFICATE III IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & CARE

WHEN? Wednesday, 9:00am - 3.00pm

Start: February 2020 End: November 2021

VCE / VCAL CREDITS CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education

& Care: recognition of up to two units at Unit 1 and 2

level, and two Unit 3 and 4 sequences.

PATHWAYS

On completion of this course students

can opt to go on to study a Diploma of

Early Childhood Education & Care, or

seek employment within the childcare

industry such as childcare assistants,

private nanny, kindergarten assistant

and family day care assistant.

COURSE DURATION:

This course runs over 2 years.

Units are split over the 2 years. 2

WORK EXPERIENCE

Structured Workplace Learning:

It is required by the VCAA that a minimum

of 120 hours / 3 weeks of SWL be

undertaken for CHC30113 Certificate III in

Early Childhood Education & Care.

PACKAGING RULES

Total number of units = 18

15 core units plus

3 elective units consisting of:

• At least 1 must be selected from the electives list

• Up to 2 may be selected from any endorsed Training Pack-

ages or accredited courses - these units must be relevant to

the work outcome.

Units are subject to change due to VCAA and Training Package requirements

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS

COURSE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL

VET COOORDINATOR. RTO 3977

COURSE CURRICULUM

UNIT UNIT NAME CORE /

ELECTIVE HOURS

BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development E 30

CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Straight Islander cultural

safety C 25

CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence C 70

CHCECE002 Ensure health and safety of children C 63

CHCECE003 Provide care for children C 70

CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks C 35

CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddler C 60

CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people E 30

CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children C 70

CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice C 70

CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early

childhood C 70

CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning C 40

CHCECE012 Support children to connect with their world E 40

CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice C 40

CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically C 55

CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk E 40

HLTAID004 Provide and emergency first aid response in an education

and care setting E 20

HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety E 20

848 TOTAL NOMINAL HOURS

PRACTICAL PLACEMENT All students who undertake the (CHC30113) Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care will need to

complete a compulsory 120 hours of Practical Placement within an Early Childhood Education & Care setting.

These hours can be done at any time during the course duration, but must be completed by the end date,

and can be done in a number of different ECEC settings.

Further information about the requirements of this Practical Placement is addressed during the course.