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Qualification Overview

The CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification provides learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to work in the early childhood education and care sector. This qualification is the minimum requirement for employment in ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Education and Care services operating under the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard (NQS).

This program has been contextualised by Allora College to reflect current industry practices and Queensland compliance requirements. It prepares students to work collaboratively with educators to support the health, safety, wellbeing, learning and development of children from birth to school age across a range of regulated early childhood settings.

On successful completion, graduates will possess the competencies and professional understanding to assist in the implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and contribute to providing high-quality education and care in line with national and state regulatory frameworks.

What will you learn to earn this qualification

You will need to complete all the 15 core units and 2 elective units from the list provided below.

Unit Code	Unit Name	Core/ Elective
CHCECE056	Work effectively in children’s education and care	Core
HLTAID012	Provide First Aid in an education and care setting	Core
CHCECE055	Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care	Core
CHCPRT025	Identify and report children and young people at risk	Core
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety	Core
CHCECE031	Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing	Core
CHCECE032	Nurture babies and toddlers	Core
CHCECE034	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice	Core
CHCECE030	Support inclusion and diversity	Core
CHCECE054	Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures	Core
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	Elective
CHCECE035	Support the holistic learning and development of children	Core
CHCECE036	Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning	Core
CHCECE038	Observe children to inform practice	Core
CHCECE033	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children	Core
CHCECE037	Support children to connect with the natural environment	Core
BSBSUS411	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices	Elective

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course. However, following conditions must be noted prior to the enrolment.

Education	There are no set education requirement for this training. However, the college will assess your suitability – your skills and capabilities to successfully complete this training, and accordingly advise you on the outcome during the pre-enrolment process.
Age	Prospective student(s) who are below the age of 18 years during the time of application are required to provide signed consent of their parent/ guardian to enrol in this course.
Work Placement	Students are required to complete 160 hours of work placement to earn this qualification. Where possible, college will assist students to find suitable work placement options.
Working with Children Check (Blue Card)	Students must undertake Working with Children check and apply for a Blue Card. This is one of the mandatory requirements of this qualification and must be done at course commencement. Failing to obtain a Blue Card will mean you will not be allowed work placement or perform other assessments which will affect your course outcome. You are advised to speak with one of our course coordinators if you have concerns regarding the Blue Card application. There would be an additional fee for Blue card application (excluding volunteers, students, or exemption card applicants). Please refer the below link: https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card/applications/payment
Assessment Items	Students must complete series of assessments to successfully gain this qualification. The assessments may include online quizzes, knowledge questions, observations, placement feedback, case studies and roleplay.

Delivery Structure

Theoretical Components

You can explore the theoretical aspects of this course at your convenience using our online learning platform.

Practical Components

Students undertaking this course must complete a mandatory 160-hour work placement with an authorised education and care service provider in Australia. This provider should offer a suitable variety of tasks and child-to-staff ratios, and students must have access to a qualified supervisor who holds a minimum of Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or an equivalent qualification.

Delivery Location/Mode

Delivery location: Classroom/Blended – Delivered online or in your workplace where possible Location: 155 Wellington Rd, East Brisbane QLD 4169 Australia

Vaccination Requirements

The placement facility may have specific vaccination requirements. These requirements will be communicated to you before your placement arrangements are finalized. It is advised to undergo vaccination screening to meet Queensland Health’s mandatory vaccination standards. Some facilities might require the following vaccinations:

COVID-19
Hepatitis A and B
Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) (a second dose is needed for those born in or after 1966 who have had only one dose)
Chickenpox (if not previously infected)
Pertussis (whooping cough – adult booster dose)
Influenza (annual vaccination)

Nationally Recognized

Career Opportunities

The CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care provides for employment in the following roles:

Early Childhood Educator in Early Years Environment
Early Childhood Educator in a Kindergarten or Preschool Program
OSHC Coordinator
Family Day Care Educator
Playgroup Supervisor and/or Mobile Assistant
Nanny or Au Pair
Course fees include all course resources and materials.

Pathways to Further Study

On completion of this qualification, you can enrol into the CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education and Support or CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care to continue your education career.

How to apply

You can submit your application by filling up a form through one of the options as indicated on the top right side of this page. You can either apply for yourself, or for someone on their behalf

Funding options available:

1. Fee For Service

Fees for self-funded students. The Fee for Service is applied when a student is not eligible for or already exhausted the subsidy at that level or where no subsidies are available under their current visa arrangement.

Administration Fee ($)	Tuition Fee ($)	Total Cost ($)
500	1000	1500

Government Funding Requirements

Funding Eligibility

This Course is subsidised under the Queensland VET Investment Plan administered by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training’s (DTET)

To be eligible to enrol in the Career Start General Training Pathway (Queensland Government Funded), prospective participants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

be a Queensland resident
be aged 15 years or over, and no longer
at school (with the exception of VET in Schools students)
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency
not already have a certificate III or higher qualification completed within the last 10 years (qualifications completed as a school student and foundation skills qualifications do not count);
not be enrolled in another qualification, even if it is on hold or deferred, whether funded by DTET or not (foundation skills qualifications do not count).

Career Start General Training Pathway (Queensland Government Funded)
Metro		Regional
Non-concession	Concession	Non-concession	Concession
$99.00 Total	$69.00 Total	$51.00 Total	$34.00 Total
$5.82 Per Unit	$4.05 Per Unit	$3.00 Per Unit	$2.00 Per Unit

Co-contribution Fee represents the total non-government subsidised portion of essential training costs for the participant to undertake the qualification. This fee includes total cost to the student to enrol, undertake training and be awarded the qualification.

Career Start General Training Pathway (Queensland Government Funded) Student Fact Sheet

3. Career Start Apprenticeship/traineeship Pathway (Queensland Government Funded)

The program provides the flexibility for apprentices, trainees and their employers to select a preferred registered training organisation (RTO) from a list of pre-qualified suppliers for the delivery of nationally recognised, accredited training to meet their specific needs. The program works in conjunction with the Commonwealth Australian Apprenticeships System, under which apprentices and trainees (also known in some jurisdictions as “Australian Apprentices”) enter into legally binding training contracts with their employers and receive structured training to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.

To be eligible to receive government subsidised training, the apprentice or trainee must:

be currently employed in a Queensland apprentice or trainee (under a training contract)
not be enrolled in another qualification
be undertaking a funded apprenticeship or traineeship qualification
have selected a government-approved training provider
not have completed 2 funded apprenticeships or traineeships within the last 10 years. Limits apply to funded program access – check the eligibility for your preferred program—Career Start or Career Boost.
Learn more about apprenticeships and traineeships.

a) Co-Contribution Fees (Career Start Apprenticeship/traineeship Pathway)

Career Start Apprenticeship/traineeship Pathway (Queensland Government Funded)
Fee is calculated at $1.60 per nominal hour for each unit of competency

b) For Full Exemption / Partial Fee Exemption

Our Enrolment officers/ Business Development Managers will check your eligibility and recommend you the best possible option.

For more information: https://dtet.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/incentives

c) Free apprenticeships for under 25s:

To be eligible, you must:

be currently employed as a Queensland apprentice or trainee (under a training contract) in a high priority apprenticeship and traineeship qualification
have commenced (or were already undertaking) your apprenticeship or traineeship between 1 January 2021 and 30 June 2027
be aged under 25.