COURSE INFORMATION

Qualification: CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Duration: Typically 1 to 2 years.

Entry requirements: Applicants must meet the language, literacy and numeracy requirements for the qualification. You are required to hold a positive notice blue card to work or volunteer in Queensland’s childcare industry.

Delivery method: You will be allocated an individual trainer and assessor who will tailor the course to your, and your employer’s, needs. You will complete your qualification through a mixture of printed material, training in the workplace, and phone and email support.

Course requirements: You will study a total of 17 units, consisting of 15 core units and 2 elective units.  As part of the course assessment, you’ll need to undertake supervised work placement as a paid employee or volunteer in the childcare industry for a minimum of 160 hours.  These hours must include caring for children aged 0-2years.

Course materials: All materials provided.

Course dates: Flexible, start as soon as you enrol.

Assessment: Combination of assignments and on the job practical tasks.

Cost: Queensland Government subsidies and incentives are available. Please speak to our friendly enrolments team to find out what you are eligible for.