CHC30121 | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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.

Is this course Nationally Recognised Training? 
Yes, successful completion of the requirements of this course will lead to issuance of a qualification certificate recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Learners will be required to participate in a formal pre-training review process where
relevant Bubup Wilam employees will determine suitability of the potential learner for the
intended program. Learners will need to demonstrate sufficient literacy and numeracy skills
to undertake a Certificate III level qualification. They will also be required to demonstrate
digital capabilities to confidently navigate online course content including additional
learning resources and assessments. 

Qualification Pre-Requisites
There are no formal qualification pre-requisites to enroll in the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Enrolment Entry Requirements
As part of the enrolment process you need to:

• Complete a Pre-Training Review
• Complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) assessment
• Provide your Unique Student Identifier (USI)
• Provide your Victorian Student Number (VSN)
• Provide Evidence of your Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

Victorian Student Number (VSN)
To enroll to study a VET course in Victoria, you may need a Victorian Student Number (VSN). If you have attended a Victorian secondary school since 2009 you will already have a VSN. 

VSN Support: If you do not have a VSN or you do not know your VSN, our student team will assist you to enquire with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) prior to starting the enrolment process.

Note: If you are over 25 years old and have not completed schooling or VET study in Victoria since 2009, you do not need a VSN.

Working with Children Check (WWCC) – Victorian
You are required to hold a current Victorian Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to undertaking your work placements component of study. It is also a mandatory requirement to work in the Early Childhood Education industry. You must provide evidence of your WWCC within the first 4 weeks from commencement of training.

WWCC Support: If you do not hold a current WWCC at the time of enrolment, our student team at Bubup Wilam will assist you in applying for the check via Services Victoria. 

The program has been structured for 38-week delivery (minimum), with the ability to
extend this to 12 months for learners who may require additional time. School
holidays are added to the program delivery schedule as they fall, extending total
delivery time to 44 weeks.

This course is made up of 17 units of competency including 15 core and 2 elective units.

Mode of Delivery:
Delivery is blended with face-to-face classroom activities, self-paced online learning
modules and immersive practical placement opportunities as well as workplace based
learning and assessment. 

Location: Bubup Wilam Aboriginal Child and Family Centre
76 Main St, Thomastown VIC 3074

Placement Requirements:
The immersive practical aspect of the course delivery where students participate in
mandatory work placement at a minimum of 1 day per week, totalling 288 hours of
total placement activity.

Further Study 
This qualification enables students to pathway into the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and
Care or a community services qualification. This pathway is ideal for learners who wish to increase
their vocational experience before entering the workforce.

Employment 
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to make informed choices about
employment. Opportunities include: 

• • Childcare assistant
  • Playgroup supervisor
  • Family Day Care Worker
  • Childcare Worker

$3800