Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care
Course code: CHC30113
RTO Code: 4909
Delivered by
Federation TAFE
RTO Code: 4909
Delivered by
Federation TAFE
This VET Program is designed for students who are passionate about childhood education and are looking to either enter the workforce or further
their education in the sector.
Students will develop skills in a variety of childcare and education areas including ensuring the health and safety of children, working legally and
ethically, using approved learning frameworks to guide practice as well as developing cultural competence.
Contribution towards VCE: VM (replacing VCAL Intermediate and Senior Certificate)
It is mandated that students studying VCE: VM from 2023 must complete 180 hours of Certificate II or above. This will contribute 2 VET credits towards a student’s program.
Contribution towards VPC (replacing Foundation VCAL)
Students studying VPC from 2023 can include a VET program, however it is not mandated.
Contribution towards VCE
Students who complete this program may be eligible for recognition of two or more units at units 1 & 2 level and a units 3& 4 sequence (if available).
Students may not be recognised for all eligible credit until the completion of the second year.
ATAR Contribution
This Program does not have a study score and therefore cannot contribute towards the student’s primary four. Where a units 3 & 4 sequence is available and satisfactorily completed, it may be counted as a 5th or 6th subject and
contribute towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary
four).
Please note: The student must already have English and three other fully scored VCE/VET subjects to create the primary four.
Scored Assessment Available
No
National Accreditation
Program structure
Delivered over two years
Location
Federation TAFE, Wimmera Campus, (Horsham)
Days/Hours
Wednesdays 9.30 am to 3.20 pm
Structured Workplace Learning
A minimum of 160 hours work placement across the two years is compulsory to pass this course.
Possible Study Pathways
•Certificate III in Early Childhood
Education and Care
•Diploma of Early Childhood Education
and Care
•Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Education
Potential Career paths
• Crèche childhood worker
•Early childhood educator
• Early childhood education team leader
•Family day care worker
Materials Fee
To be paid by DET for students attending public schools. Independent and Catholic schools will discuss fees with their families.
Units may include:
Unit code |
First Year |
HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
CHCCOM001 |
Provide first point of contact |
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
BSBWOR202 |
Organise and complete daily work activities |
HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
FSKWTG09 |
Write routine workplace texts |
FSKRDG10 |
Read and respond to routine workplace information |
FSKLRG09 |
Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problems |
Unit code |
Second Year |
CHCCCS016 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
CHCCDE003 |
Work within a community development framework |
CHCCDE004 |
Implement participation and engagement strategies |
RTO Contact
Federation University
Kim Boulton