Become a valued part of the early childhood education with the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
During the course, you will learn how to:
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.
| Course number | E1406 |
| Qualification name | CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care |
| Course duration | Self paced - maximum of 18 months |
| Delivery Method | Online with Work Placement (via OpenSpaceX) |
| Recognition | Nationally Recognised  |
| Assessments | Multiple choice Quiz, Projects, Role plays, Video, Work Placement, Written assignments |
| Awarded by | Open Colleges Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90796) |
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. It is also recommended that students
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
You will need to be reasonably physically fit, as the role of an educator involves a variety of tasks that require a reasonable amount of physical activity, such as personal care of children, and cleaning. Some lifting of children and equipment is also required. You should be suitably fit to undertake this manual lifting.
Students will require access to the following equipment and tools
Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.
Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.
| CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligation's in childrens education and care |
| CHCECE056 | Work effectively in childrens education and care |
| CHCECE036 | Provide experiences to support childrens play and learning |
| CHCECE038 | Observe children to inform practice |
| CHCECE035 | Support the holistic learning and development of children |
| CHCECE034 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE031 | Support children's health, safety and wellbeing |
| CHCECE032 | Nurture babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE030 | Support inclusion and diversity |
| CHCECE054 | CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Open Colleges does not offer this Unit of Competency. You will be required to undertake the Unit of Competency with an external provider at your own cost.
| HLTAID012 | Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCECE033 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE037 | Support children to connect with the natural environment |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| BSBSUS411 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
| Work Placement | all units |
Pay in Full
You can choose to pay your course fees in full upon enrolment and benefit from a 10% discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Pay 50% & Payment Plan Combo
You can also choose to pay 50% of your total course fees upon enrolment and the balance on a Payment Plan. When you do, you’ll benefit from 50% of the standard Pay in Full discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Payment Plan
You can choose to pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.
BPAY®
With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more.
BPAY® is a trademark of BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518. Check if BPAY® is right for you by reading the terms and conditions available from your Financial Institution.
Charmaine has worked in early childhood education and care settings for 10 years with children from aged 0-5 years. Whilst working as an Early Childhood Teacher, she completed a Certificate III and Diploma in Children’s Services, and went on to complete a Bachelor of Education (Birth to 5 years).
Charmaine also gained a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment to allow her to share her passion for early childhood education and care with others.
Debra has been involved in the Early Childhood Education and Care in various forms for more than 20 years. She has completed her Nursing Diploma and begun her career as a Mothercraft Nurse, caring for babies, toddlers and young children.
Debra then took a position as a School Services Officer before she moved on to working as a Fieldworker for Family Day Care for 4 years. During this time she completed a Diploma in Children’s Services with TAFESA and a degree in Children’s Services with Charles Darwin University.
An opportunity arose to work with TAFESA where she remained until December 2019, having been with them for almost 20 years. Debra is a passionate trainer and assessor and has worked across Certificate III and the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Your placement hours can be done part time or as a block depending on the requirements and availability within the workplace.
The Host Organisation needs to be able to provide the students with access to the equipment and resources necessary to undertake Workplace Assessments. The Host Organisation must be a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia, operating under the legislative requirements of the National Quality Framework.
Workplaces suitable to undertake SWL at include (but are not limited to):
Open Colleges will need to ascertain whether the workplace you have chosen is appropriate before you commence your work placement hours.
Please note that your host organisation may require you to provide an up to date immunisation history to verify current, and active, immunisations prior to the commencement of your work placement. Open Colleges has no control over this requirement, so if you are unable to provide this, you will need to discuss it with your intended Host Organisation.
It should also be noted that some immunisations, such as Hepatitis B and COVID19, need multiple injections to be administered over a specific time period before you are deemed immune. It is important that you consult with your GP as soon as possible to avoid delays in starting your work placement.
Course at a Glance
Online with Work Placement (via OpenSpaceX)
Flexible payment options available
Nationally recognised
Course at a Glance
Online with Work Placement (via OpenSpaceX)
Flexible payment options available
Nationally recognised
Become a valued part of the early childhood education with the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
During the course, you will learn how to:
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.
| Course number | E1406 |
| Qualification name | CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care |
| Course duration | Self paced - maximum of 18 months |
| Delivery Method | Online with Work Placement (via OpenSpaceX) |
| Recognition | Nationally Recognised |
| Assessments | Multiple choice Quiz, Projects, Role plays, Video, Work Placement, Written assignments |
| Awarded by | Open Colleges Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90796) |
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. It is also recommended that students
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
You will need to be reasonably physically fit, as the role of an educator involves a variety of tasks that require a reasonable amount of physical activity, such as personal care of children, and cleaning. Some lifting of children and equipment is also required. You should be suitably fit to undertake this manual lifting.
Students will require access to the following equipment and tools
Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.
Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.
| CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligation's in childrens education and care |
| CHCECE056 | Work effectively in childrens education and care |
| CHCECE036 | Provide experiences to support childrens play and learning |
| CHCECE038 | Observe children to inform practice |
| CHCECE035 | Support the holistic learning and development of children |
| CHCECE034 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE031 | Support children's health, safety and wellbeing |
| CHCECE032 | Nurture babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE030 | Support inclusion and diversity |
| CHCECE054 | CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Open Colleges does not offer this Unit of Competency. You will be required to undertake the Unit of Competency with an external provider at your own cost.
| HLTAID012 | Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCECE033 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE037 | Support children to connect with the natural environment |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| BSBSUS411 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
| Work Placement | all units |
Pay in Full
You can choose to pay your course fees in full upon enrolment and benefit from a 10% discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Pay 50% & Payment Plan Combo
You can also choose to pay 50% of your total course fees upon enrolment and the balance on a Payment Plan. When you do, you’ll benefit from 50% of the standard Pay in Full discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Payment Plan
You can choose to pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.
BPAY®
With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more.
BPAY® is a trademark of BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518. Check if BPAY® is right for you by reading the terms and conditions available from your Financial Institution.
Charmaine has worked in early childhood education and care settings for 10 years with children from aged 0-5 years. Whilst working as an Early Childhood Teacher, she completed a Certificate III and Diploma in Children’s Services, and went on to complete a Bachelor of Education (Birth to 5 years).
Charmaine also gained a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment to allow her to share her passion for early childhood education and care with others.
Debra has been involved in the Early Childhood Education and Care in various forms for more than 20 years. She has completed her Nursing Diploma and begun her career as a Mothercraft Nurse, caring for babies, toddlers and young children.
Debra then took a position as a School Services Officer before she moved on to working as a Fieldworker for Family Day Care for 4 years. During this time she completed a Diploma in Children’s Services with TAFESA and a degree in Children’s Services with Charles Darwin University.
An opportunity arose to work with TAFESA where she remained until December 2019, having been with them for almost 20 years. Debra is a passionate trainer and assessor and has worked across Certificate III and the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Your placement hours can be done part time or as a block depending on the requirements and availability within the workplace.
The Host Organisation needs to be able to provide the students with access to the equipment and resources necessary to undertake Workplace Assessments. The Host Organisation must be a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia, operating under the legislative requirements of the National Quality Framework.
Workplaces suitable to undertake SWL at include (but are not limited to):
Open Colleges will need to ascertain whether the workplace you have chosen is appropriate before you commence your work placement hours.
Please note that your host organisation may require you to provide an up to date immunisation history to verify current, and active, immunisations prior to the commencement of your work placement. Open Colleges has no control over this requirement, so if you are unable to provide this, you will need to discuss it with your intended Host Organisation.
It should also be noted that some immunisations, such as Hepatitis B and COVID19, need multiple injections to be administered over a specific time period before you are deemed immune. It is important that you consult with your GP as soon as possible to avoid delays in starting your work placement.
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