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The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is a nationally accredited course for those looking for the skills and expertise required for a successful and rewarding career working with young children aged up to six years. It covers all the relevant health and safety, nutrition, communication and care-related skills you will need to be awarded as a Level 3 Early Childhood Educator (minimum entry qualification for domestic students to work in the industry).

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Duration

6 Month/s

Intakes

Hawthorn (March, August) - View application and start dates

CRICOS code

085267C

Fees

A$8400 (total for 2021)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at Swinburne offers practical instruction and workplace experiences that will give you a true understanding of how to contribute in a work environment. It aims to ensure you learn the critical skills and develop the confidence employers will recognise and value. You will learn to professionally care for and communicate with children, support play and learning and basic developmental needs, and about providing food and basic health services.

Current work placement is 120 hours over the course duration.

This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. These support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children's well-being. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously.

Students who successfully complete Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care can apply for the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113) and may be eligible for credits towards this qualification.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Course structure

To successfully complete the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, students must complete 18 units (15 core and 3 elective units).

Full-time standard delivery (domestic and international students)

On-campus classes combined with work placement.
Current work placement is 120 hours over the course duration.
Students may be required to attend one Saturday workshop to complete the compulsory First Aid unit.

Part-time (domestic students only)

Variation of above.
Students may be required to attend one Saturday workshop to complete the compulsory First Aid unit.

*Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.

Units of study

Develop cultural competence (CHCECE001)
Ensure the health and safety of children (CHCECE002)
Provide care for children (CHCECE003)
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks (CHCECE004)
Provide care for babies and toddlers (CHCECE005)
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children (CHCECE007)
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice (CHCECE009)
Provide emergency first aid response in an education and care setting (HLTAID004)
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (CHCPRT001)
Participate in workplace health and safety (HLTWHS001)
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood (CHCECE010)
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning (CHCECE011)
Use information about children to inform practice (CHCECE013)

Nurture creativity in children (CHCECE018)
Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children (CHCECE026)

Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001)

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety (CHCDIV002)

Organise personal work priorities and development (BSBWOR301)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and professional recognition.

Career opportunities

Students who complete this course may find employment in a range of early childhood services, including long day care (zero to six years), occasional care (zero to six years), family day care, kindergartens and Out of School Hours Care.

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is a minimum entry qualification for domestic students seeking work in childcare in Australia.

Aims and objectives

To equip students with the skills and expertise to work in the early childhood sector in Australia.

Professional recognition

The course has national accreditation, which allows domestic graduates the opportunity to apply for work throughout most states/territories of Australia. Domestic graduates of this course are recognised in the award as Level 3 Child Care Workers.

Pathways and scholarships

- Scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements, English language requirements and course prerequisites.

Free TAFE! You could have your tuition fees for this course covered in 2020 thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. Find out about your eligibility for Free TAFE.

Course fees

A$8400 (total for 2021)*

Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus. Due to government regulations, industry-based learning (IBL) and work placement are not available to onshore international students unless it is a compulsory component of the program. Programs that are taught solely online are not available to onshore international students who hold an international student visa.

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

Australian Year 12: Completion with a ‘satisfactory’ in English or English as an Additional Language (EAL).

All other students: Assess your eligibility for entry to Swinburne.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP 4 Upper Intermediate level) with overall 65%, all skills 60%
minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0
TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 65 with no band less than 15
Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 42 (no communicative skills less than 36)
any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.

Find out more about English language requirements.

Prerequisites

Additional information

Please note all students must have a valid Australian Police Check and a valid Australian Working with Children Check or be prepared to obtain these prior to placements.
It is essential that each student is able to perform all physical activities linked to the unit, Provide emergency first aid response in an education and care setting (HLTAID004). This is a required unit that must be completed to qualify for the award. To complete this unit students must be able to perform life support skills such as administering CPR for two minutes to a mannequin on the floor on more than one occasion. It is mandatory to be able to do this task in order to achieve this unit.

How to apply

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Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)

Freecall: 1300 794 628 (within Australia)

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

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