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Certificate III in Early Childhood
Education and Care
- CHC30125
Training provided by Angel Institute of Education (RTO 22115).
Course Overview – Shape the Future Through Early Childhood Education
Do you have a passion for working with children and helping them grow during their most important early years? The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care equips you with the foundational skills and knowledge to support the development, wellbeing, and learning of children in a variety of early childhood settings.
This nationally recognised qualification prepares you to work in long day care, family day care, kindergartens, and pre-schools, where you’ll help create safe, engaging, and inclusive environments. You’ll learn to support children’s routines, assist with planning play-based learning activities, promote health and hygiene, and respond to children’s physical and emotional needs with care and professionalism.
Whether you're starting your first job in early childhood or building on prior experience, this course provides the hands-on training needed to contribute meaningfully under the guidance of qualified educators. With a strong focus on ethical practice and national learning frameworks, you’ll be ready to make a lasting difference in children’s lives from day one.
Course Essentials
Qualification Code: CHC30125
Qualification Name: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Recognition: Nationally recognised - meets Australian Qualifications Framework.
Study mode: Blended Delivery (self-paced)
Duration: Approximately 12 months
Assessment: Knowledge evidence, direct demonstration and observation, portfolios, projects, role plays, case studies and presentations.
Practical Placement Hours: Minimum 120 hours
Tuition Fee: $2500
This course follows a blended self-paced delivery model, allowing you to complete most of your learning independently and at your own pace, making it easier to balance study with work and personal commitments.
You will have one-on-one check-ins with your trainer approximately once per month, scheduled at a time that suits you both. These sessions may be brief progress catch-ups or longer support sessions via phone or Zoom, depending on your needs. This model ensures you remain supported while enjoying the flexibility of self-paced study.
Requirements
Education: There are no formal education entry requirements for this course.
Minimum Age: You will need to be at least 18 years old.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy: Angel Institute of Education want to make sure this course is the perfect fit for you, so they’ll assess your language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills before enrolment.
Enrolment Application & Pre-Training Review: Begin your journey by attending an online Information Session via Microsoft Teams, followed by completion of the required forms.
Equipment: You'll need a trusty desktop computer or laptop with internet connectivity to complete research, course assessments, and to check your emails from Angel Institute of Education.
Police Check and Working With Children's Check: To undertake practical placement hours, holding current and satisfactory checks is a requirement for this qualification.
Course Units
To be awarded the CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you must successfully complete 17 units of competency.
CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing (Core)
CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers (Core)
CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care (Core)
CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and care (Core)
CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice (Core)
CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children (Core)
CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning (Core)
CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice (Core)
CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity (Core)
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures (Core)
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (Core)
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety (Core)
CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children (Core)
CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment (Core)
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (Core)
HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices (Elective)
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity (Elective)
Course Fees & Payment Plans
You are able to undertake this course as a Fee for Service student.
The full course fee is $2,500.
Angel Institute is committed to keeping training accessible by offering affordable, value-packed course fees, allowing you to confidently invest in your future and explore new career opportunities. To further support your learning journey, flexible payment plans are available, so you do not need to pay the full amount upfront.
Payment plans are available to full-fee-paying students and can be discussed directly with Angel Institute.
Enrolment Process
1. Fill out our Student Questionnaire
The Student Questionnaire is designed for me to get to know you a little better before I pass your details over to the RTO providing the course. This doesn't guarantee your acceptance into the course at Angel Institute of Education nor is it a part of their enrolment process.
2. Book into an Online Pre- Training Review session
After you complete your Student Questionnaire, I will schedule an online Pre-Training Review session for you. Please provide a day and time that works best for you to attend this session. Once the booking is confirmed, you will receive an automated email containing a Microsoft Teams link to join the meeting at the scheduled time. Note: You do not need a Microsoft Teams account to join the meeting.
3. Pre-Training Review Process
The duration of your Pre-Training Review is expected to be about 15 minutes. During your session, you must present a valid photo ID (such as a driver's license or passport) during the video call for verification purposes. After the pre-training review, you will receive a link to complete the enrolment application and the Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) test. These requirements must be completed within 24 hours of the review.
What will be covered:
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General information about Angel Institution of Education, industry areas and delivery locations.
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Vocational Education & Training, learning pathways, course choice and industry based trainers.
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Student Support.
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Entry requirements & LLN Quiz.
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Course details, expected hours of study, student handbook, refund policy.
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Practical placement (WWCC & Police Records Check).
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Fees and payment options.
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Your suitability for the course.
4. First day of class
Prior to the course start date, Angel Institute of Education will contact you via email to confirm whether they have accepted your application to enrol. If you’re accepted, they’ll confirm the start date of the course, the name/email of your Trainer, the name/email of your allocated Training Coordinator, course venue and location, your course fees, fee payment information etc