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TAFE NSW
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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

National Course Code: CHC30121

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Overview

The nationally recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care gives you the foundational skills to begin your career in the industry. Graduate job-ready through face to learning and work placement experience to give the next generation a flying head start with their early education.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:

Care for babies and children, and ensure their health and safety
Promote good nutrition and positive meal experiences
Use an approved learning framework
Support holistic development through play and learning
Identify and respond to children at risk
Perform emergency First Aid
Promote cultural competence

DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:

Outstanding professionalism
Passion for early education
Communication and interpersonal skills

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Completing this course will provide you with:

A nationally accredited qualification at Certificate level
Certification that meets the legal requirement to work as an early childhood educator
A First Aid certificate
A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities

Career opportunities:*

Childcare worker
Preschool assistant
Family day care educator
Afterschool carer/educator
Long daycare centre educator
Nanny

GROW YOUR CAREER

Take your career further with the:

Certificate IV in Education Support
Diploma of School Age Care
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care - Bachelor of Education Early Childhood with TAFE NSW Degrees

Locations

This course is currently available at 71 campus locations across NSW. Enquire now for other locations.

Nationally Recognised Training
Traineeship Allowed
On campus, Combination, Virtual classroom on campus, Virtual classroom off campus
Full Time, Part Time, Variable
Fully government-subsidised
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