Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
National ID: CHC30113 | State ID: J587
Do you want a career nurturing our future?
When you complete the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care you’ll be on your way to a career as a preschool assistant or childcare centre assistant. You will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively as an educator, supporting the development and wellbeing of children aged 0 to 5 years, understanding children’s learning, providing learning support, working with children from culturally diverse backgrounds, identifying and responding to children at risk, and workplace health and safety.
Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.
Entrance Requirements
Work placement
Job opportunities
Study pathway
How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver |
Non-School Leaver |
AQF |
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 |
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent |
Certificate I or Certificate II |
Work placement
The training package does not specify any mandatory entry requirements into this course. However prospective students should note that a mandatory part of the course requires you to participate and complete a supervised work placement, in a suitable environment that provides the services in your selected area of study. Before you commence work placement, you may be required to obtain a police clearance (approximately $72). Please check when you enquire as to whether a police clearance is required for your work placement.
It is strongly recommended you also consult with your doctor about having a flu vaccination.
Further information on work placement requirements can be obtained from the CHC Training Package Implementation Guide
Job opportunities
This qualification is designed to provide you with a range of practical skills, technical training and communication skills for a career in early childhood education and care;
• Early Childhood Educator
• Playgroup Supervisor
• Play Leader
• Recreation Assistant
• Family Day Care Educator
• Nanny
• Mobile Assistant
For information about jobs and pathways, please see http://joboutlook.gov.au/
Study pathway
• Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
How to apply
Part time, flexible or online courses have rolling enrolments. For help enrolling or for more information contact your local campus.
Please note that all delivery modes may not be available at all campuses, please check with individual campuses on modes of study.
For full time courses, apply at http://tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au when applications are open.
For international students, contact www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au.
For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.
For all other enquiries please call us on 1800 621 445 or email enquiry@srtafe.wa.edu.au.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Available Semester 1 & Semester 2
Katanning - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
12 months |
| When |
Available Semester 1 & Semester 2 |
| Where |
Katanning |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
South Regional TAFE's indicative fees for 2019 are available at the link:
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2017. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
| CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
| CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE010 |
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 |
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 |
Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWOR301 |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE012 |
Support children to connect with their world |
| CHCECE014 |
Comply with family day care administration requirements |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 1
Albany - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
1 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Albany |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
South Regional TAFE's indicative fees for 2019 are available at the link:
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2017. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
| CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
| CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE010 |
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 |
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 |
Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWOR301 |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE012 |
Support children to connect with their world |
| CHCECE014 |
Comply with family day care administration requirements |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Bunbury - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Bunbury |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
South Regional TAFE's indicative fees for 2019 are available at the link:
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2017. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
| CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
| CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE010 |
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 |
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 |
Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWOR301 |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE012 |
Support children to connect with their world |
| CHCECE014 |
Comply with family day care administration requirements |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Busselton - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Busselton |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
South Regional TAFE's indicative fees for 2019 are available at the link:
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2017. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
| CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
| CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE010 |
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 |
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 |
Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWOR301 |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE012 |
Support children to connect with their world |
| CHCECE014 |
Comply with family day care administration requirements |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Manjimup - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Manjimup |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
South Regional TAFE's indicative fees for 2019 are available at the link:
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2017. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
| CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
| CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE010 |
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 |
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 |
Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWOR301 |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE012 |
Support children to connect with their world |
| CHCECE014 |
Comply with family day care administration requirements |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Margaret River - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Margaret River |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
South Regional TAFE's indicative fees for 2019 are available at the link:
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2017. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
| CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
| CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE010 |
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 |
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 |
Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWOR301 |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE012 |
Support children to connect with their world |
| CHCECE014 |
Comply with family day care administration requirements |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Narrogin - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Narrogin |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
South Regional TAFE's indicative fees for 2019 are available at the link:
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2017. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
| CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
| CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE010 |
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 |
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 |
Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWOR301 |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE012 |
Support children to connect with their world |
| CHCECE014 |
Comply with family day care administration requirements |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 2
Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Esperance, Katanning, Manjimup, Margaret River, Narrogin
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Albany |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
South Regional TAFE's indicative fees for 2019 are available at the link:
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2017. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
| CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
| CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE010 |
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 |
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 |
Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWOR301 |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE012 |
Support children to connect with their world |
| CHCECE014 |
Comply with family day care administration requirements |
Find out more
Not all study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus for study modes and elective units offered.
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