This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.
The following job roles are defined for this course:
- Child Care Worker
Students that successfully complete the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualify to enter the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Graduates from the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care may enter a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) with advanced standing.
To achieve CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care a total of 17 units of competency must be completed comprising of 15 core and 2 elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
The core units are mandatory. The elective units have been selected following consultation with local industry requirements. The elective units may vary between delivery locations.
Core Units (15 required)
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHCECE030 | Support inclusion and diversity | 63 |
| CHCECE031 | Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing | 160 |
| CHCECE032 | Nurture babies and toddlers | 108 |
| CHCECE033 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | 100 |
| CHCECE034 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | 80 |
| CHCECE035 | Support the holistic learning and development of children | 100 |
| CHCECE036 | Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning | 75 |
| CHCECE037 | Support children to connect with the natural environment | 50 |
| CHCECE038 | Observe children to inform practice | 40 |
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures | 55 |
| CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care | 60 |
| CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children’s education and care | 65 |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | 40 |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting | 22 |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | 20 |
Elective Units (2 required)
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | 120 |
Batchelor Institute is offering Fee Free TAFE (Vocational Education and Training (VET)) places in 2024. Fee Free TAFE is a joint initiative of the Australian and Northern Territory Governments to provide tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill with an approved Registered Training Organisation (RTO). More information regarding course fees and paying course fees can be found on the Batchelor Institute website.
The learner must provide the following materials and equipment:
- Basic stationery—paper, pencil, pen
Literacy and Numeracy
When you enrol in a course at Batchelor Institute, you should be able to speak, read and write in English at the level required for the course you are undertaking. If you need help improving your literacy and numeracy skills, there are specific courses and other assistance available.
Minimum age for students
Students must meet the minimum age requirement to be able to enrol with Batchelor Institute. The minimum age will depend on several factors.
Where:
- Training is delivered in a regional or remote community, and the student no longer engages and/or participates in secondary schooling, the student must be 15 years or older at the time training commences
- Training is delivered on the Batchelor Campus or Desert People Centre Campus, and where the student attends training during the day, but are not accommodated overnight, the student must be 17 years or older at the time training commences; or
- Training is delivered in any location, and the student requires to be travelled by Batchelor Institute to a training delivery location, the student must be 18 years or older at the time training commences.
You will need to apply to ABSTUDY once you have enrolled at Batchelor Institute so your travel can be arranged (if travel is applicable). To do this you will need to obtain a VET Enrolment and Fees Invoice from the Institute and then take it to your nearest Centrelink Office, to complete an ABSTUDY application.
The Away from Base (AFB) Mixed-Mode program supports Indigenous students who are studying an approved mixed-mode course by distance education to access compulsory course elements in another location away from their permanent home for short periods of time.
A ‘mixed-mode’ AFB course is a nationally accredited course that is delivered through a combination of distance education and face-to-face residential teaching. AFB contributes towards the costs of travel, meals and accommodation.
If you have to attend a workshop away from your home, are in receipt of ABSTUDY and are enrolled in an ABSTUDY-approved course, your travel, accommodation and meals will be organised by Batchelor Institute.
Batchelor Institute recognises the importance of skills and knowledge that you may already have. You may have gained these through other work or study you have done or through life experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that tries to match these skills and knowledge to the outcomes of your course to assess whether you have achieved the required learning outcomes. If you think you are eligible for RPL, contact us for more information.
Batchelor Institute also recognises qualifications and statements of attainments gained from any other Australian Registered Training Organisation, where nationally accredited training has been undertaken. This form of recognition may include Credit Transfers.
Students who have been identified as needing extra support services besides those already identified will have the extra support identified within their individual training plan and the support services will be arranged accordingly.
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Timetables for students attending workshops at the Batchelor or Desert Peoples Centre Campuses can be found here.
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