Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
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
Geraldton
Duration: One year
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldton | One year | No | No selection criteria |
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
Duration: Two semesters
Competitive: Yes
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Leederville
Duration: Two semesters
Competitive: Yes
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Midland
Duration: Two semesters
Competitive: Yes
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | Two semesters | Yes | No selection criteria |
| Leederville | Two semesters | Yes | No selection criteria |
| Midland | Two semesters | Yes | No selection criteria |
Armadale
Duration: Two semesters
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Mandurah
Duration: Two semesters
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Murdoch
Duration: Two semesters
Competitive: Yes
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Rockingham
Duration: Two semesters
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Thornlie
Duration: Two semesters
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armadale | Two semesters | No | No selection criteria |
| Mandurah | Two semesters | No | No selection criteria |
| Murdoch | Two semesters | Yes | No selection criteria |
| Rockingham | Two semesters | No | No selection criteria |
| Thornlie | Two semesters | No | No selection criteria |
Albany
Duration: Three semesters
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Bunbury
Duration: One semester
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Manjimup
Duration: Two semesters
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Margaret River
Duration: Two semesters
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Narrogin
Duration: Two semesters
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | Three semesters | No | No selection criteria |
| Bunbury | One semester | No | No selection criteria |
| Manjimup | Two semesters | No | No selection criteria |
| Margaret River | Two semesters | No | No selection criteria |
| Narrogin | Two semesters | No | No selection criteria |