OverviewAbout this course
Take your first step into the world of early childhood as a childcare educator. Learn to provide safe, nurturing, meaningful and inclusive education and care for children in a fun and playful setting.
Is early childhood education and care right for you?
Early childhood courses teach you to provide safe, nurturing, meaningful and inclusive education and care to children to support their development in the early years. That's a really rewarding job.
Your experience and career goals will help determine the best pathway for you. Watch our video to learn more.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Care for babies and children and ensure their health and safety
Promote good nutrition and positive meal experiences
Use an approved learning framework
Support holistic development through play and learning
Identify and respond to children at risk
Perform emergency first aid
Promote cultural competence
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
160 hours of work placement with an industry employer
Gain the industry recognised minimum qualification you’ll need to begin your career in early childhood education
A First Aid certificate
A study pathway to advance your career
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
Please complete our survey to find out if the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course is suitable for you.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Vaccination and health screenings
Be physically able to undertake first aid responses, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) while kneeling on the floor
Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
If you are unable to meet the physical requirements, you will not be able to successfully complete this course.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
The ability to read, write and speak English
The ability to work with people in difficult situations and circumstances
Empathy, patience, and the capacity to empower others
Good organisational skills and the ability to multitask and respond well to rapid change
Adequate fitness and mobility to deliver First Aid, like performing CPR while kneeling on the floor respond to emergency situations
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: childcare worker, early childhood educator, family day care educator, afterschool carer, long daycare centre educator and nanny
Licensing
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority ACECQA publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 17 Units of competency, including 15 core and 2 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Support inclusion and diversityCHCECE030
Support children's health, safety and wellbeingCHCECE031
Nurture babies and toddlersCHCECE032
Develop positive and respectful relationships with childrenCHCECE033
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TAFE NSW servicesFacilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
TAFE NSW Libraries
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Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home
LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
Student associations – get social with our student community
Info sessionsWant to know more?
There are a total of 7 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.
You can select a study option below to see the sessions available. Or you can view all sessions related to Healthcare