Qualification Overview

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

 

Are you aiming to achieve a distinguished qualification that will solidify your foundation in the realm of childcare and early childhood education? If so, the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is precisely what you need.

Course Design and Objectives

Designed with precision, this course caters specifically to childcare professionals who have dedicated three years or more to their profession. The primary purpose of this program is to provide a pathway for these seasoned professionals to attain a nationally acknowledged qualification. Such recognition serves as a testament to your dedication to fostering children’s growth, well-being, and holistic learning within the framework of approved educational guidelines.

Skill Assessment and Enhancement

This certification process is comprehensive. It evaluates your proficiency in supporting children and their families, ensuring equitable access to services, and responding adeptly to feedback and concerns related to the services provided. Moreover, the course trains participants in a multidisciplinary approach, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the highest standards of child protection.

Outcomes and Career Impact

Upon successful completion of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you will stand out as a seasoned and confident early childhood educator. With this certification, you not only validate your skills but also have an excellent opportunity to translate your amassed knowledge and expertise into a nationally revered credential. This qualification will undoubtedly enhance your standing in the early childhood education sector, paving the way for future growth and opportunities.

 

Successful Career Progression

This Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will help you access the following careers:

  • Child Care Worker

Units of Competencies

The following competencies will be taken into account in certifying your credential:

  • Participate in workplace health and safetyBecome a proficient and confident early childhood educator
  • Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
  • Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
  • Work effectively in children’s education and care
  • Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
  • Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
  • Observe children to inform practice
  • Support children to connect with the natural environment
  • Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
  • Support the holistic learning and development of children
  • Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
  • Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
  • Nurture babies and toddlers
  • Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
  • Support inclusion and diversity

Offered By

41181 – Block Learning Pty Ltd

Entry Requirements

  • Nill 

Duration

Within four weeks of receiving sufficient and complying evidence of competency in all applied for units of competency.

Packaging Rules

  • Total number of units = 17
  • Core units =15
  • Elective units = 2

It is all completed in 4 simple steps

Follow The Steps

Free Skills Assessment

At SkillsWave Global, we partner with registered and qualified RTOs to help us assess your skills. This part of the process is entirely free and will enable us to determine if you should pursue gaining a notable qualification in this way. Your file will be assigned to one of our experienced consultants, who will look after your entire RPL process. This one-to-one communication will ensure that you get the best customer service from us.

Experience Portfolio

The dedicated consultant that has been assigned to your RPL certification assessment will then provide you with assistance through the process of gathering the evidence needed for your experience portfolio. This may include any certificates and qualifications (informal or formal), transcripts, videos, photos, samples, letters of reference and recommendation, your current resume and examples from your current and past employment. 

Review of Evidence

After the assigned RTO has assessed your portfolio, the consultant may look for additional evidence from you. Suppose there are any areas where you are lacking in experience or skills. In that case, you may be assigned a trainer to help you fill in the gaps in your expertise to better your case for an official qualification or certification. 

You’re qualified!

Skills Wave Global partners with RTOs that offer qualifications and certifications that are recognised nationally and are the same as those you achieve through formal study. Once your assessment and portfolio have been accepted, you will be given a relevant and recognised qualification that can then be used in your petition for a raise, promotion or the search for better employment. 

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