Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
International StudentsLaunch Your Career in Early Childhood Education
Kick-start your journey into the world of Early Childhood Education and Care with our comprehensive Certificate III course. Designed for passionate individuals who are keen on making a significant difference in the early and formative years of children, this course equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to provide quality education and care.
Face to Face Learning
Learn directly from experienced trainers in our Melbourne campus with hands-on, interactive classroom sessions.
Comprehensive Curriculum
15 core units and 2 electives covering child development, safety, play-based learning, and cultural awareness.
160 Hours Placement
Mandatory work-based training in a regulated children's education and care service in Australia.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for international students who are interested in pursuing a career in childhood and care working. Graduates will be able to support children’s wellbeing and development in the context of an approved learning framework.
It is expected that learners will have no experience in early childhood care or education. Where learners do have previous experience, they will be able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning and will be granted credits in units where they are able to demonstrate competence across all aspects of those units.
Where This Qualification Takes You
There are no formal prerequisites required for entry in the Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care. However, students entering this course at The Performance College must meet the following entry requirements:
Pre-Training Review
All learners will undertake an initial skills assessment to determine suitability for the course and student needs. The review aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, the relevance of the course and relevant experience. Determination of course suitability and additional support (if any) will be made by a qualified assessor.
Language Literacy and Numeracy
All students will be required to complete an LLN assessment prior to the onset of the course. The Performance College uses the LLN Robot platform for the assessment. All reports and training supplements are generated by the LLN Robot system after comparing the learner’s ACSF spiky profile to the profile of this course.
Hardware / Software Requirements
For students to work on assessments, tasks and self-study all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with Windows operating system and office application like Microsoft Word at their own cost. Where needed, The Performance College will provide access to computers or laptops, through an MoU setup with an external IT company.
Academic Requirement
Satisfactory completion of Australian Year 11 or equivalent (for International Students — satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 11 qualification is required for entry into all qualifications).
Work Based Training
A mandatory 160 hours of work-based training in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia is required as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours is applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
English Language Requirements
Minimum IELTS score of 6 or equivalent. For equivalency of various English Language proficiency testing, and other forms of equivalency please refer to the Student Handbook. OR a minimum of two (2) years of study at an AQF Level 4 or higher completed in Australia.
Age Requirement
Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course outset.
Core Units (15)
Elective Units (2)
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