After completing this nationally recognized Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course, you can pursue a career as a:

• Early Childhood Educator
• Outside School Hours Care Educator
• Family Day Care Educator
• Childcare Support Worker
• Pre School Assistant
• Qualified Nanny

• 18 months (Full-time)
• 12 months (Fee-for-service)

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Students must have computer literacy and literacy skills and be above the age of 16 to enrol. Students under the age of 18 will require a parent or guardians’ permission to enrol.

There are a wide variety of funding options available. From government funding through to fee-for-service. To find out what you are eligible for, click here.

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

• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

• CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• CHC40321 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
• CHC50321 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Work placement requirements – 160 hours

It is required that you have a qualified person holding a relevant higher-level qualification to act
as your practical supervisor during the course.

Units within this qualification require students to complete work placement hours in a regulated early childhood education and care service within Australia. These hours may be completed as part of the student’s paid employment or as an unpaid practicum. Your METS Trainer will visit the workplace to assess students on the job and/or via video conferencing throughout the qualification.

Where you are employed in an education and care service that has the required ages/groups, these hours can be completed within your workplace. Where any required ages/groups (eg.0-2yrs) are not available at your service, these hours must be completed at another regulated education and care service.

Please Note: Learners are required to complete a minimum of 38 hours in the workplace where the learner will develop, practice and be assessed on their skills when working with two children between the ages of 0 – 1 and two children between the ages of 12 months – 23 months. ALL Learners will need to complete various tasks whilst working with babies and toddlers. If your centre is not licensed for 0 – 2- year-olds, the learner will need to complete a minimum of 2 weeks work placement at a centre for the following units.

Your Trainer and METS staff are available if you need any assistance with discussing concerns or arrangements with your chosen organisation or employer.