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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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

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Geraldton

Duration: One year

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Geraldton One year No No selection criteria

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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

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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

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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
Last updated on April 22, 2025