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CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care 

The NSW Department of Education has recognised MTC Australia as a High Performing Provider. 

The CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification will teach you how to work collaboratively with educators to provide care and support to children. Successful completion of this qualification may lead to career opportunities as a family day care worker, early childhood educator, playgroup supervisor, team leader, childhood educator or childhood educator assistant. 

Who is eligible for this course?

This qualification is available to all students under the Smart and Skilled initiative  of NSW State Training.  

To be eligible*, you need to: 

be aged 15 years or older 

no longer at school 

living and working in NSW 

be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen 

*other eligibility criteria may apply upon enrolment  

Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital skills

You will require the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital skills to:

Read and comprehend the course learning content

Conduct a basic internet search

Engage in online learning, including video conferencing sessions

Use a range of software to communicate electronically and create simple documents

You may also be required to have access to a computer or laptop and an internet connection.

For more information and to check your eligibility please contact us on 1300 232 663 or visit the NSW Government website.

How this qualification works

MTC offers this course as a Traineeship, which combines workplace training and assessment with distance-based learning. Training support is provided throughout the qualification to ensure participants have the greatest chance of successful completion. 

Duration and delivery mode:

This is a self-paced qualification and can take up to 12 months to complete. The training sessions are delivered face-to-face and online through Microsoft Teams and are arranged by the trainer. The self-paced learning is through our online learning platform and requires approximately 10-15 hours study per week.

Practical placement hours:

Minimum of 160 hours (working hours can be integrated as placement hours for traineeship participants).

Student IT requirements:

Students must have access to a computer or laptop, word processing software and the internet to undertake this qualification.

Course Units

You will need to complete 17 units of competency, including 15 core units and two (2) elective units. Units cover topics such as following legal and ethical frameworks, assisting with child health and safety, supporting learning and child development. 

Course Factsheet
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Core Units:

Unit Code Unit Name
CHCECE055  Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care 
CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and care 
CHCECE030  Support inclusion and diversity 
CHCPRT001  Identify and respond to children and young people at risk 
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 
CHCECE031  Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing 
CHCECE032  Nurture babies and toddlers 
CHCECE033  Develop positive and respectful relationships with children 
CHCECE034  Use an approved learning framework to guide practice 
CHCECE035  Support the holistic learning and development of children 
CHCECE036  Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning 
CHCECE037  Support children to connect with the natural environment 
CHCECE038  Observe children to inform practice 
CHCECE054  Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures 
HLTAID012  Provide First Aid in an education and care setting 

Elective Units:

Elective selection may vary according to customer requirements 

Unit Code Unit Name
CHCDIV001  Work with diverse people 
CHCPRP003  Reflect on and improve own professional practice 

Certification

Successful completion of this course will lead to a nationally recognised qualification in Australia, awarded by MTC Australia. Should a student not complete the full qualification, a Statement of Attainment will be issued for the units in which the student is deemed Competent. 

You can take all the above information with you to Centrelink or your job consultant by downloading and printing the course factsheet on this page. 

Course Factsheet

Want to find out more?

We’re here to help. Get in touch with our friendly Customer Care team on 1300 232 663 or email us at info@mtcaustralia.com.au.