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    National code: CHC30121

    Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at Any location via Virtual Classroom

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    Class details

    Schedule Pace and number of hours.

    Part Time

    Delivery Method of course delivery.

    Virtual classroom off campus

    Duration

    Course duration Time required to complete this course.

    1 year 6 months

    Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

    Next intake

    End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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    Time Commitment

    Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

    6 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.

    4 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 on Wednesday and Thursday with morning classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

    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. TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement with a suitable industry employer.

    Materials needed

    To complete this course, the following materials are required:

    • Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection, webcam and headset

    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 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.

    • Participate in workplace health and safetyHLTWHS001

    • Provide First Aid in an education and care settingHLTAID012

    • Identify and report children and young people at riskCHCPRT025

    • Observe children to inform practiceCHCECE038

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    Course deliveryVirtual classroom, off campus

    Learn virtually, from anywhere with a strong internet connection. Like learning on campus, you will receive a timetable of when to attend virtually. You'll use video or web conferencing technology to connect to your virtual classroom with your teacher and other students. When attending off campus, you can choose where you want to study. This could include your home, a local library, or any TAFE NSW campus. You can contact TAFE NSW campuses to book a space. Depending on your course you may also complete some of your training online.

    Facilities

    TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

    • Computer labs

    • Conference rooms

    • Library

    • Various specialist classrooms

    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