Course

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Description

The CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification is designed for individuals seeking to become educators in regulated children’s education and care services across Australia. This qualification reflects the role of educators who support children’s wellbeing and development within the context of an approved learning framework. Educators apply a range of well-developed skills and knowledge, exercising discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts, that guidance may not be on-site. Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools, or kindergartens.

Course Structure

A total number of 17 units must be completed for this qualification including:

• 15 core units
• 2 elective units

Work placement

To achieve this qualification, individuals must complete a total of at least 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia, as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.

TGA Links: National Training Register – CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

 Entry Requirements

• Students must be at least 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.
• International students applying for this course must provide evidence of meeting one of the following English language proficiency requirements: A minimum of
  • IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 5.5
  • PTE Academic: Overall score of 42
  • TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 46

*Note: English test results must be no more than two (2) years old at the time of application.

• Students must have successfully completed Year 11 or equivalent or possess an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification delivered and assessed in English within Australia.
• Applicants will be required to demonstrate their Language, Literacy & Numeracy proficiency and digital literacy undertaken during an initial interview at the time of admission and undertake a Language, Literacy & Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) assessment. Where gaps are identified, ALC is committed to providing appropriate and reasonable LLND support strategies to assist students in achieving the required competency levels. This may include advice about external support services or tailored in-house assistance. (Exemptions: The College may not require a formal LLND assessment if a prospective student can provide a copy of their Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (Year 12 certificate) or a qualification at a Certificate IV level or higher, or equivalent.)

Delivery Mode

This qualification employs a Blended Delivery approach, integrating both face-to-face and synchronous online learning components.

• On-Campus Sessions: Students will engage in traditional classroom training held at the College.
• Virtual Classrooms: Learning is complemented by live, interactive online sessions conducted via a web-hosted platform (e.g., Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting, Zoom). This ensures real-time engagement with instructors and peers from a flexible location.

*Note for Student Visa Holders: To comply with visa requirements, student visa holders must attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

Assessment Methodologies

At Australian Leap College, we use a comprehensive and diverse range of assessment methodologies to thoroughly and effectively evaluate your competency. Each unit of competency is assessed through a combination of two or more distinct methods and techniques designed to gather strong evidence of your acquired skills and knowledge. For this course, assessment methods include

• Written Questions
• Presentation
• Project
• Observation
• Questioning and Discussions
• Case Study
• Practical Activities
• Vocational Work Placement, etc.

This varied approach ensures all aspects of your learning are effectively measured and recognised.

Available Intakes: 13 July, 12 October 2026