CHC30125
Certificate III in Early
Childhood Education & Care
The entry qualification to become a nationally recognised early childhood educator.
CHC30125 · Nationally Recognised Training
Course overview
CHC30125 prepares you to support children’s development in regulated early childhood settings – long day care, family day care, pre-schools and kindergartens – with real placement experience.
At a glance
Course at a glance
12 months
Full-time/part-time, or sooner
17 units
15 core + 2 elective
160 hours
Work placement
Pathway
Leads to the Diploma
How it's delivered
Delivered on the job over around 12 months (or sooner) as an employer-sponsored traineeship – structured training combined with supervised work placement, including at least 160 hours in an approved early childhood education and care service. Paid traineeship pathways may be available; ask us about eligibility.
Units within this course
Core subjects
- 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
- CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk
- HLTAID012 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective options
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices
What you’ll learn
Skills for real care work
- Foster holistic learning and development
- Plan and implement play-based experiences
- Embed the Early Years Learning Framework
- Support inclusion and diversity
- Care for babies and toddlers
- Support wellbeing, health and safety
- Provide first aid
- Meet legal and ethical obligations
Before you start
Entry requirements
- Working With Vulnerable People Check (incl. national police check)
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
Where it can lead
Career outcomes
- Early Childhood Educator
- Family Day Care Educator
- Early Childhood Support Worker
Up to 21.8% projected growth in early childhood education and care by 2026. Pathway into the CHC50125 Diploma.
Ready to enrol?
Ask us about start dates, eligibility and paid traineeship options – or call 1300 53 50 20.