National code: CHC30121
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at Campbelltown
Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Full Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Combination
Duration
Course duration Time required to complete this course.
9 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
13th Oct 2025
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
26th Jun 2026
Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
27 hours
Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
16 hours
Fee details
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
This course is currently scheduled for 3-5 days a week. You will receive your individual training plan when you enrol in this course. Your plan will include information about your recommended study timetable, units and assessments.
Additional informationOther things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Knowledge tasks: online quizzes, short answer questions, case studies, written tasks and research projects, matching and true or false activities
Practical tasks before starting work placement: interviews, role-plays, creative projects, presentations and practical demonstrations
Workplace assessment tasks: written tasks, reflective journals, verbal or written questioning, planning and implementing activities, practical demonstrations
Submission of a training logbook
Workplace portfolio
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
You will undertake a mandatory 160 hours of work placement with a suitable industry employer.
You need to meet the following requirements to be able to undertake work placement. Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:
A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Vaccination and health screenings
Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
At TAFE NSW we provide training that includes hands-on, practical experience. Work placement ensures you have the job-ready skills to achieve competency in this course.
Depending on your mode of study, TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement for you or support you to find one.
TAFE Digital students:
You are responsible for arranging your own work placement. Our Skills Team can offer support and guidance to assist you.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection, webcam and headset
First aid resources, at an estimated cost of $5
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 17 units of competency, including 15 core and 2 speciality units.
Core units - 15
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Identify and report children and young people at riskCHCPRT025
Observe children to inform practiceCHCECE038
Support the holistic learning and development of childrenCHCECE035
Provide experiences to support children's play and learningCHCECE036
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Course deliveryCombination study
Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Campbelltown
TAFE NSW Campbelltown is set amongst beautifully landscaped grounds, close to the M5 freeway, the Macarthur train station and shopping centre. As the western Sydney area experiences significant growth, TAFE NSW Campbelltown remains committed to meeting the growing and changing needs of our students, customers and industries.
Campus address
181 Narellan Road Campbelltown 2560
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Macarthur Station is 1400 metres from campus.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Operational training restaurant and commercial kitchens
Panel beating and finishing facilities
Photography studio
State-of-the-art graphic arts and digital media computing facilities
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon9 am - 5 pm
- Tue9 am - 5 pm
- Wed9 am - 5 pm
- Thu9 am - 5 pm
- Fri9 am - 5 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au