CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
COURSE SNAPSHOT
Duration
52 weeks
Delivery Mode
Face to Face
Language
English
Contact Hours
20 hours / week
This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of at least 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| CHCECE030 | Support inclusion and diversity |
| 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 |
| CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care |
| CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children’s education and care |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| Elective Units Code | units Name |
| BSBSTR401 | Promote innovation in team environments |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| Description | Fees Amount |
| Tuition Fee: | AUD $12,000 |
| Enrolment Fee | AUD $200 |
| Materials Fee | AUD $800 |
* Non-tuition fees may apply and can be found in our Student Handbook on our website at www.sydneystatecollege.edu.au.
Assessment methods used for this qualification will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes including:
- Written Knowledge Test
- Projects
- Presentations
- Reports
- Case Study Exercise
- Role plays/observations
At the beginning of each unit, trainers will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
- Early Childhood Educator
- Playgroup Supervisor
- Home-based Care Worker
Sydney State College Campus
Level 1, 60 South Street,
GRANVILLE, NSW 2142, Australia
Phone: 1300 289 646 | 0420 707 909
| Term Description | Main Intake Date | Mid Intake Date |
| Term 1 | Monday, 5th January 2026 | Monday, 9th February 2026 |
| Term 2 | Monday, 6th April 2026 | Monday, 11th May 2026 |
| Term 3 | Monday, 6th July 2026 | Monday, 10th August 2026 |
| Term 4 | Monday, 5th October 2026 | Monday, 9th November 2026 |
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BSB50420
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