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Fran Capelli Academy

Certificate III

 in Early Childhood

Education & Care

CHC30125

 

Quick Overview

Qualification

Nationally Recognised Course

Course Duration

53 Weeks

Delivery Mode

Flexible
(Online Virtual Classes)

Units of Competency

17 Units
(15 Core and 2 Elective)

Career Outcomes

Early Childhood Educator
Child Care Worker
Family Day Care Educator
Early childhood education and care support roles

Qualification Prerequisite

There is no qualification prerequisite

Pathway to

CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care to upskill your Childcare career.

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Fran Capelli Academy provides a range of support services to assist students.

  • Study support 24/7
  • Digital literacy assistance
  • Trainer consultation
  • Foundation skills support
  • Wellbeing referrals
  • Reasonable adjustment
  • External referral services

Students are encouraged to discuss any support needs before and during their training.

Course Overview

CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care reflects the role of educators working in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. The qualification develops skills and knowledge to support children’s wellbeing, learning and development within an approved learning framework.

Early childhood educators may work in settings such as long day care services, family day care, pre-schools and kindergartens.

Successful completion of CHC30125 can support employment in early childhood education and care settings, subject to applicable regulatory and employer requirements.

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Child Care Worker
  • Family Day Care Educator
  • Early childhood education and care support roles
  • Other entry-level roles within regulated children’s education and care services, where the qualification meets the applicable requirements

The qualification has no formal entry requirements. Fran Capelli Academy may undertake a pre-training review and foundation skills assessment where required to identify the learner’s existing skills, support needs and readiness for training.

  • Applicants should have sufficient English language, literacy and numeracy skills to participate in training and assessment.
  • Learners should have access to the technology required for the agreed delivery and assessment arrangements.
  • Before commencing work placement, learners must meet the relevant workplace and regulatory requirements.
  • National Child Safety Training requirements apply before undertaking work placement in a regulated early childhood education and care service.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

27 units of competency:

24 core units

3 elective units

a maximum of one unit may be from any training package or accredited course as long as it ensures the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome.

Perth, WA (online)

Melbourne (Online)

Adelaide (Online)

Enrolment Fee: $250

Tuition Fee : $8,250

Please note:

Published tuition fees may vary depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

For more detail feel free to contact: 03 9818 0089 

Fran Capelli Academy can structure delivery to combine knowledge development with practical, workplace-focused learning. Delivery arrangements, scheduled training days, learning resources and assessment activities should be confirmed in the Academy’s course documentation before enrolment.

  • Trainer-led learning and guided activities
  • Theory and knowledge development
  • Practical and simulated learning activities where appropriate
  • Workplace learning and supervised placement
  • Research, projects and structured assessment activities
  • Individual feedback and support throughout the training program

Learners undertaking any online or digitally supported components should have access to a suitable computer or device, reliable internet connection, email and commonly used document/PDF software. Specific technology requirements should be confirmed by Fran Capelli Academy for the final delivery model.

Unit CodeUnit TitleType
CHCECE030Support inclusion and diversityCore
CHCECE031Support children's health, safety and wellbeingCore
CHCECE032Nurture babies and toddlersCore
CHCECE033Develop positive and respectful relationships with childrenCore
CHCECE034Use an approved learning framework to guide practiceCore
CHCECE035Support the holistic learning and development of childrenCore
CHCECE036Provide experiences to support children's play and learningCore
CHCECE037Support children to connect with the natural environmentCore
CHCECE038Observe children to inform practiceCore
CHCECE054Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/Torres Strait Islander peoples' culturesCore
CHCECE055Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and careCore
CHCECE056Work effectively in children's education and careCore
CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at riskCore
HLTAID012Provide First Aid in an education and care settingCore
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safetyCore
CHCECE039Comply with family day care administration requirementsElective
CHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleElective

CHC30125 can provide a pathway to further study in early childhood education and care, including CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, subject to the entry and enrolment requirements of the subsequent qualification.

Fran Capelli Academy aims to provide a supportive learning environment and identify individual learning needs throughout the student journey. Support arrangements should be discussed during the pre-training review and whenever a learner identifies a barrier to participation.

  • Foundation skills and LLND support
  • Trainer and assessor consultation
  • Study and assessment guidance
  • Digital literacy assistance
  • Reasonable adjustment where appropriate
  • Wellbeing support and referral information
  • Additional learning support based on individual needs

There are no qualification prerequisite for this course

The course duration  is typically 53 weeks 

Work placement is a mandatory component of CHC30125. Learners must complete a minimum of 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia, as required by the qualification and relevant unit assessment requirements.

  • Placement must be completed in an appropriate regulated early childhood education and care service.
  • Learners must complete the required National Child Safety Training before undertaking placement hours.
  • Workplace requirements may include checks, clearances, immunisation or other compliance requirements depending on the placement organisation and applicable jurisdiction.
  • Placement activities provide learners with the opportunity to apply course knowledge in a real workplace environment.

Students who successfully complete all required units and assessment requirements will be eligible for the nationally recognised CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Where only some units are successfully completed, a Statement of Attainment may be issued for the units achieved, subject to applicable requirements.

Assessment is competency based and is designed to collect sufficient evidence that learners can apply the required knowledge and skills. Depending on the unit, assessment may include:

  • Written questions and knowledge activities
  • Scenarios and case studies
  • Projects and research activities
  • Practical tasks
  • Workplace observations
  • Workplace evidence and documentation
  • Third-party or supervisor evidence where required
  • Structured work placement assessment

This program is delivered via Real time Virtual Classroom on MS Teams.

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