Certificate III in Early childhood

This qualificationis suitable for new entrants wanting to get started in child careas a trainee, or for others with pre-existing skills wishing to formalise their skills and knowledge.
Candidates considering this qualification include:

• Hands on experience within Childcare industry OR
• with vocational experience but without formal supervision or qualification.

The learner will have the following existing skills and knowledge prior to entry into this Training Product:

• Reading and writing -able to read, comprehend and write a range of texts within a variety of contexts.
• Oral communication -able to use and respond to spoken language including some unfamiliar material within a variety of contexts.
• Numeracy and mathematics -able to recognise and use a variety of conventions and symbolism of formal mathematics.
• A level of English language both written and verbal to accurately collect and report information.

Learners must be willing to complete anLLN screen on enrolment to verify existing skills and knowledge. Learners will be guided to support LLN requirements/improvements by the Target Training trainer.

Under the traineeship program students will need to meet the Selection Criteria requirements to be eligible to enter into this course. Evidence of the student meeting the Selection Criteria will be collected as part of the Enrolment process.

This includes:

• 15 years or older
• An Australian Citizen, permanent resident, or humanitarian VISA holder
• Relevant prior training and/or employment
• Current employment relevant to this qualification. Note: A current Working with Children Check and Police Record check is required to gain employment in the childcare industry.

At the completion of this qualification, individuals will be able to manage in a wide range of organisational and industry contexts. Some job titles may include:

• Home care worker
• Team Leader in Child Care
• Office worker Child Care
• Child Care site employee
• Other worker eg. Cook. in Child Care
• Administrator in Child Care

If you already have some training, work or life experience in the child care industry, you may be eligible to have your existing skills and knowledge recognised and apply for advanced standing for one or more units. Processes for recognition include:

• Credit transfer
• Mutual recognition
• Recognition by assessment

Gain the skills required to:

• Support the implementation of inclusive learning.
• Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning.
• Apply knowledge of own role to complete activities efficiently to support team activities and tasks.
• Develop strategies for improved cultural safety.
• Read and interpret workplace related information.
• Be proactive and creative in responding to workplace problems, changes and challenges.
• Interpret the needs of clients and communicate with people who speak languages other than English.
• Develop positive respectful relationships with children.

• Identify and respond to children and young people at risk.
• Provide physical care for children.
• Maintain food safety.
• Provide emergency first aid in a childcare setting.

All participants doing nationally recognised training from January 1, 2015 need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

For more details and to create a USI go to the Government USI site www.usi.gov.au

We are unable to refund monies for students who do not turn up for classes or decide later after booking that they do not want to attend. Changes to class times are allowed, but not within 48 hours of the class commencing.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) acknowledges skills acquired through formal and informal learning and work experience. The process assesses evidence of your competency to determine if you meet the required standards and can be used to award a formal qualification or credits towards a qualification.

• Fast: Get Qualified in short term
• No study: No Classroom Study Required
• Save Money: Cost Effective
• Career: Enhanced Career Opportunities

1. Submit your relevant skill document.
2. Our partner RTO assessor will assess your skills and knowledge for each unit of competency.
3. You may be asked by the assessor to perform various tasks for a practical observation at your work site.