Shape Young Minds and Change Lives
Course Duration
39 Weeks
Practical Hours
160 Hours
Delivery Mode
Face-to-face / Online
If you’re passionate about helping children grow, learn, and thrive, the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is your perfect starting point. This nationally recognised qualification equips you with the knowledge and hands-on skills to work confidently in early learning environments such as long day care, family day care, kindergartens, and preschool settings.
You’ll learn how to support children’s development, ensure health and safety, and create nurturing, play-based learning experiences that align with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
Under the Skills Assure program, you may be eligible for government funding.
Learn more about the Skills Assure program by clicking below
Course Overview
You’ll gain the skills to support children’s learning, emotional wellbeing, and daily care in line with national frameworks and regulations. Topics include:
Child Development
Play-Based Learning
Communication and Relationship-Building
Creating Safe and Supportive Environments
Cultural Competency
Child Protection and First Aid
Who Should Enrol?
You should consider enrolling if:
You’re Nurturing, Creative, and Love Working with Children
You naturally connect with kids and want to make a positive impact during the most important years of their development.You’re Looking for a Stable, High-Demand Career
Early childhood education is a growing industry with ongoing demand for qualified educators across Australia. This course opens doors to steady employment in a range of settings.You’re a School Leaver or Career Starter
Just finished school or looking for your first meaningful job? This course gives you the practical skills and confidence to step into the workforce and start your early learning career.You Want a Fulfilling Career with Purpose
Tired of work that doesn’t inspire you? Early childhood education offers a meaningful path where every day brings the chance to shape young minds and hearts.You Want Flexibility and Work-Life Balance
Whether you’re juggling family life or looking for part-time work options, early childhood education offers flexible hours and a variety of workplace settings to suit your lifestyle.
Delivery
The Ashley Institute of Training has been approved to deliver a range of qualifications face-to-face, online, or blended. We also deliver our qualifications all across Queensland. For upcoming dates and locations. contact us for more information.
Brisbane
Cairns
Central Queensland
Sunshine Coast
Darling Downs – Maranoa
Gold Coast
Ipswich
Logan – Beaudesert
Mackay – Isaac – Whitsunday
Moreton Bay – North
Moreton Bay – South
Who Should Enrol?
You should consider enrolling if:
You’re Nurturing, Creative, and Love Working with Children
You naturally connect with kids and want to make a positive impact during the most important years of their development.You’re Looking for a Stable, High-Demand Career
Early childhood education is a growing industry with ongoing demand for qualified educators across Australia. This course opens doors to steady employment in a range of settings.You’re a School Leaver or Career Starter
Just finished school or looking for your first meaningful job? This course gives you the practical skills and confidence to step into the workforce and start your early learning career.You Want a Fulfilling Career with Purpose
Tired of work that doesn’t inspire you? Early childhood education offers a meaningful path where every day brings the chance to shape young minds and hearts.You Want Flexibility and Work-Life Balance
Whether you’re juggling family life or looking for part-time work options, early childhood education offers flexible hours and a variety of workplace settings to suit your lifestyle.
Entry Criteria
Applicants must complete the following to determine suitability:
- Suitability Review (SDR)
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment
Students must hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWC) or state equivalent, before participating in practical placement.
Government Funding
Skills Assure
We are a proud Skills Assure Provider. Under the Skills Assure program funded by the Queensland Government, eligible students can access subsidised training through the Certificate III Guarantee program.
For more information. visit QLD Government Website.
Australia’s early childhood education sector continues to grow, with increasing demand for passionate, qualified educators to support children during their most important developmental years. Early childhood professionals help lay the foundation for lifelong learning, emotional wellbeing, and social development—making a real impact in the lives of children and families.
Whether you choose to work in long day care, preschool, or family day care, this industry offers a wide variety of rewarding and flexible roles in nurturing, play-based environments.
Early Childhood Educator
Family Day Care Educator
Childcare Assistant
Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Educator
Units of Study
To be awarded the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, 17 units must be completed consisting of:
- 15 core units
- 2 elective units