TAFE courses are top-rated due to the wide range of options offered. This Certificate III can be done at many different locations across Australia, through a virtual online classroom or via at-your-own-pace learning. Because of this vast array of options, you’ll likely find something that suits your learning style and preferences.
This course is recommended due to its well-balanced mix of practical and theory coursework covering everything from child nutrition and health and safety to holistic development and emergency first aid for young children.
Some career outcomes of this course include:
- Childcare worker
- Afterschool carer/educator
- Preschool assistant
- Family day care educator
The course may take anywhere between 8 months to 1.5 years, depending on which study method you opt for. It’s offered both full-time and part-time.
What You’ll Gain
Learning Outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
- Care for babies and children and ensure their health and safety
- Promote good nutrition and positive meal experiences
- Use an approved learning framework
- Support holistic development through play and learning
- Identify and respond to children at risk
- Perform emergency first aid
- Promote cultural competence
Course Outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
- 160 hours of work placement with an industry employer
- Gain the industry recognised minimum qualification you’ll need to begin your career in early childhood education
- A First Aid certificate
- A study pathway to advance your career
Entry Requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
- This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
Completion Requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
- A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Vaccination and health screenings
- Be physically able to undertake first aid responses, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) while kneeling on the floor
- Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
- If you are unable to meet the physical requirements, you will not be able to successfully complete this course.
Entry Recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
- The ability to read, write and speak English
- The ability to work with people in difficult situations and circumstances
- Empathy, patience, and the capacity to empower others
- Good organisational skills and the ability to multitask and respond well to rapid change
- Adequate fitness and mobility to deliver First Aid, like performing CPR while kneeling on the floor respond to emergency situations
Career Pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: childcare worker, early childhood educator, family day care educator, afterschool carer, long daycare centre educator and nanny.
