Who is this qualification for?

This is an entry-level qualification in the Education and Care Sector. This is the qualification for you if you are passionate about starting a career as an educator. Our graduates find employment in a variety of rewarding positions such as: 

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Family Day Care Educator
  • Outside of School Hours Care Educator 
  • In-Home Carer 
  • Education Support Worker 

What will I gain out of this qualification?

Studying this qualification will equip you with the skills and expertise needed to provide quality education for children in diverse settings. It covers the fundamentals of child development and early childhood education. Throughout the program, you will gain knowledge and skills in various topics, including:

Effective interaction and communication with children

Appropriate care and education strategies for children aged 0-6 years

Legal and ethical practices when working with children, including health and safety

Collaborating with children and families with diverse needs.

How long will the course take?

The standard course completion timeframe is 18 months. 

You can choose to complete the qualification faster.  

There may be situations where a student requires additional time to complete the qualification. Cple will consult with the student to develop a tailored Assessment Schedule, while ensuring any workplace, school and/or Government funding timeframe requirements are met.  

Enrolment should not exceed a 24-month period unless extenuating circumstances are involved.

Course Structure

To be awarded the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you must demonstrate competence in a total of 17 units: 15 core units and two (2) elective units (selected by Cple). These units are organised into modules to simplify the assessment process. Cple will assist you in completing these assessments according to your Assessment Schedule.

Module: Health and Safety
  • HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
  • Cost for this module if going Fee For Service: $XX
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Funding options

Under this government-funded option, you will only be required to pay a one-off $350 Student Administration Fee, and the Government will pay for the remainder of the course. Please refer to the User Choice Funding page for details regarding eligibility.

Entry Requirements

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Module: Health and Safety
  • HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
  • Cost for this module if going Fee For Service: $XX
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How is this qualification delivered, and how will I be assessed?

Please refer to the Studying with Cple page for details regarding how we deliver our qualifications, how we support our students, and how you will be assessed.

Early childhood education

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The standard course completion timeframe is 18 months.

You can choose to complete the qualification faster.

There may be situations where a student requires additional time to complete the qualification. Cple will consult with the student to develop a tailored Assessment Schedule, while ensuring any workplace, school and/or Government funding timeframe requirements are met.

Enrolment should not exceed a 24-month period unless extenuating circumstances are involved.