National ID: CHC30121 | State ID: BGY3
Your gateway to a rewarding career in a growing industry
Early Childhood Education and Care is an expanding industry for those with a genuine interest and passion in the care and education of young children up to the age of 5 years. The childcare industry is demanding higher qualifications and training from educators in this field to ensure consistently high standards of education and care for children placed in these services. This can be achieved by completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
You'll learn how to interact and foster the development of the children while working within legal requirements and ensuring the children's health and safety are not at risk.
You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them in various child care situations.
Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:
Child Care Aide | Family Day Care Worker | Family Day Carer | Nanny
Other job titles may include:
- Early childhood educator
- Playgroup supervisor
- Recreation assistant
- Childhood Educator
- Childhood educator assistant
Further Study Option(s)
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Course overview
View this course on Central Regional TAFE's website
- Not competitive
- No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldton | Two semesters | No | No selection criteria |
View this course on North Metropolitan TAFE's website
Geraldton
- Two semesters
- Not competitive
- No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | Two semesters | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
| Leederville | Two semesters | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
| Midland | Two semesters | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
View this course on South Metropolitan TAFE's website
Midland
- Two semesters
- This is a competitive course.
- Academic achievement and work history
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armadale | Two semesters | No | No selection criteria |
| Mandurah | Two semesters | No | No selection criteria |
| Murdoch | Two semesters | No | No selection criteria |
| Rockingham | Two semesters | No | No selection criteria |
| Thornlie | Two semesters | No | No selection criteria |
View this course on South Regional TAFE's website
Thornlie
- Two semesters
- Not competitive
- No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunbury | One semester | No | No selection criteria |
| Busselton | One semester | No | No selection criteria |
| Esperance | One semester | No | No selection criteria |
| Harvey | One semester | No | No selection criteria |
| Katanning | One semester | No | No selection criteria |
| Manjimup | One semester | No | No selection criteria |
| Margaret River | One semester | No | No selection criteria |
| Narrogin | One semester | No | No selection criteria |
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
Page last updated April 24, 2024