Certificate lll in Early Childhood Education and Care
St Francis de Sales College
| Course Code | CHC30125 |
|---|---|
| Course Length | 3 Semesters (18 months) |
| Registered Training Organisation | Queensford College (31736) |
| Units of Competency | Total 17 |
| Delivery Location | St Francis de Sales College Function Room, 8 Dutton Road Mount Barker SA 5251 Queensford College, Level 2, 55 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA 5000 |
| Pathways | Career Possibilities • Childhood Educator or Assistant Educator • Playgroup Supervisor • Preschool Aide • Family Day Care Educator • Nanny • Outside School Hours Care Assistant • Youth worker Educational Pathways • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) • Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) |
Units of Competency
- CHCECE030 – Support inclusion and diversity
- CHCECE031 – Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
- CHCECE032 – Nurture babies and toddlers
- CHCECE033 – Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
- CHCECE034 – Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
- CHCECE035 – Support the holistic learning and development of children
- CHCECE036 – Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
- CHCECE037 – Support children to connect with the natural environment
- CHCECE038 – Observe children to inform practice
- CHCECE054 – Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
- CHCECE055 – Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
- CHCECE056 – Work effectively in children’s education and care
- CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
- HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
- CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
- CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice
More Information
Host School(s)
St Francis de Sales College
Session Dates and Times
One weekly session every Tuesday from 8:45am – 3:00pm
Commencement date: Tuesday 2nd February 2027
Completion date: All delivery will be completed in 2027 with placement and assessment requirements being finalised by July 2028
Commencement date: Tuesday 2nd February 2027
Completion date: All delivery will be completed in 2027 with placement and assessment requirements being finalised by July 2028
Training Cost
$600.00
$60.00 (inc. GST) – placement uniform
$63.25 – Working With Children Check
Non-AHSP member schools – an additional admin levy of $150 per student.
$2500.00 (Fee for service if not eligible for funding)
$60.00 (inc. GST) – placement uniform
$63.25 – Working With Children Check
Non-AHSP member schools – an additional admin levy of $150 per student.
$2500.00 (Fee for service if not eligible for funding)
Entry Requirements
This course is a subsidised under the Government of South Australia’s Flexible Industry Pathway initiative. To be eligible for access to a subsidised training place in an approved course, a school student must meet the following criteria. They must be:
• An Australian citizen or New Zealand citizen or,
• A permanent Australian resident or,
• An eligible visa holder
• Reside in South Australia
AND ARE
• Enrolled in Year 10, 11 or 12 and employed in a Training Contract
that combines VET and school-based curriculum including SACE
OR ARE
• Enrolled in Year 11, 12 or 13 and are 16 years of age or turning
16 years of age in the current year of that enrolment, and
• Are undertaking SACE or equivalent and,
• Have completed a preparatory VET pathway
Training providers must sight evidence to demonstrate the eligibility criteria has been met. Further detailed information on the range of evidence the Department accepts as demonstration of having completed a preparatory VET pathway, refer to the VET for School Student Approved Evidence for Completion of a Relevant VET Pathway Guide.
• An Australian citizen or New Zealand citizen or,
• A permanent Australian resident or,
• An eligible visa holder
• Reside in South Australia
AND ARE
• Enrolled in Year 10, 11 or 12 and employed in a Training Contract
that combines VET and school-based curriculum including SACE
OR ARE
• Enrolled in Year 11, 12 or 13 and are 16 years of age or turning
16 years of age in the current year of that enrolment, and
• Are undertaking SACE or equivalent and,
• Have completed a preparatory VET pathway
Training providers must sight evidence to demonstrate the eligibility criteria has been met. Further detailed information on the range of evidence the Department accepts as demonstration of having completed a preparatory VET pathway, refer to the VET for School Student Approved Evidence for Completion of a Relevant VET Pathway Guide.
Additional Information
Vocational Placement
Vocational Placement is mandatory for course completion.
• Working with Children Check (Mandatory)
• RRHAN Training (Mandatory)
• National Child Safety Training (Mandatory)
Student Enrolment Requirements
• Students should have an interest in Childcare and have good communication skills.
• Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) testing
• Upfront Assessment of Need (UAN)
Vocational Placement is mandatory for course completion.
• Working with Children Check (Mandatory)
• RRHAN Training (Mandatory)
• National Child Safety Training (Mandatory)
Student Enrolment Requirements
• Students should have an interest in Childcare and have good communication skills.
• Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) testing
• Upfront Assessment of Need (UAN)
Work Placement
160 hours. All students must complete a minimum of 160 hours of work placement in an accredited Early Childcare Centre and complete performance tasks to achieve competency.
SACE Details
Max. 155 Stage 2 Credits
Viability Numbers
Minimum Students – 15
Maximum Students – 25
Maximum Students – 25
Selection Process
Student to be provided all the course information and attend an Industry Immersion Day to ensure it is the right pathway.
VETRO process – UAN required as well as LLN.
VETRO process – UAN required as well as LLN.
Orientation Details
First class of for the year, Tuesday 2nd February 2027.
Contact Person
- Katie Oliver, VET Coordinator St Francis de Sales College
- P: 08 8393 1000
- E: [email protected]