Skip to main content
National code: CHC30121
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at Wollongbar
Course information
Type
CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
Focus
Early Childhood Education and CareCourse specialisation
Schedule
Part TimeUp to 15 hours per week.
Duration
1 year 6 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
Anytime
Class details
Location
Class and study time
6.0 hours / weekThe average amount of time each week you'll spend in class attendance and participation, directed study, and any required work placements. You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.
Register interest
This course is currently closed. Register your interest to be notified when this course opens for enrolment.
Course fees
$---
Fee pending
Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetable
What time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Monday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
Knowledge tasks: online quizzes, multiple-choice questions, matching and true or false tasks.
Project assessments: research tasks, short answer questions, scenarios and personal reflections.
Workplace portfolio: practical skills demonstrations and reflective practice journals, observing and planning for children’s learning, workplace health and safety tasks.
Training logbook: 160 workplace hours log, workplace supervisor reports.
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
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.
Units
Units 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.
Use an approved learning framework to guide practiceCHCECE034
Support the holistic learning and development of childrenCHCECE035
Nurture babies and toddlersCHCECE032
Support children's health, safety and wellbeingCHCECE031
- ... 4
Course delivery
Combination 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.
Wollongbar
Campus facilities
Free parking
Library
Café
Student kitchenette
Vending machines
Accessibility and inclusion
Accessible parking
Accessible toilet
Ambulant toilet
We’re here to help
Get help with almost every part of student life. From study support and resources to counselling and finding jobs or accommodation.
- Disability and access support
- Counselling and careers
Student services
Contact us
Mon|8am - 6pm
Tue|8am - 6pm
Wed|8am - 6pm
Thu|8am - 6pm
Fri|8am - 6pm
Sat|Closed
Sun|Closed