This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using 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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 160 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
The CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at Melbourne Metro College (CRICOS 119648E) equips students with the skills, knowledge, and regulated placement experience required to meet the minimum qualification standards approved by ACECQA.
This nationally recognised training reflects the role of educators who work in approved Australian children’s education and care services, supporting children’s wellbeing and development within the context of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS).
Holding this qualification enables graduates to apply for entry-level educator roles in regulated services such as long day care centres, family day care, kindergartens, and OSHC programs.
CRICOS 119648E Registered: Eligible for international students studying on an Australian student visa (subclass 500) and fully compliant with ESOS Act requirements.
52-Week Duration: Complete the CHC30125 in 52 weeks including scheduled holidays.
Expert Industry Trainers: Learn from educators and practitioners with current, verified experience in Melbourne’s early childhood education and care sector.
Melbourne CBD Campus: Centrally located and accessible via train, tram and bus from all Melbourne metro suburbs including northern, western, southern and eastern corridors.
ACECQA-Approved Qualification: CHC30125 appears on the ACECQA approved qualifications list, meeting the legal minimum to work as an educator in a regulated service.
Multicultural Learning Environment: Study alongside peers from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, preparing you for Melbourne’s genuinely multicultural childcare workforce.
Clear Pathway to Further education: On completing this cert 3 childcare course, students gain direct entry into the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
The entry requirements to get into this course are as below:
Age Requirement
International students must be 18 years of age or above at the time of their course commencement at Melbourne Metro College.
Academic Requirements
To enter this qualification, applicants should have successfully completed Australian equivalent of Year 12 or higher.
English Language Requirement
International students must demonstrate English language proficiency with minimum score of:
IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic), or
PTE (Pearson Test of English) 46; or equivalent.
Age Requirement
All students must undertake a pre-training review conducted before the enrolment to identify students training needs and their suitability into the course
This review can by completing a questionnaire or via an interview with a designated Melbourne Metro College staff. The review also helps to assess oral communication skills of the student.
All students enrolling in the CHC30125 at Melbourne Metro College complete a mandatory Pre-Training Review (PTR) prior to commencement. The PTR includes a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment that identifies individual study support needs and ensures each student’s skills match the academic demands of the qualification.
Where an LLN skills gap is identified, Melbourne Metro College develops a personalised learning support plan so students receive the assistance they need to progress through the CHC30125 course units. Additional English language support resources are available for international students throughout the duration of study.
To be prepared for study, applicants should be able to:
Prior to the commencement of the course, all students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) test mapped at Australian Core Skills Framework and required to attain score at ACSF Level.
Learning Skills
Reading Skills
Writing Skills
Oral Communication Skills
Numeracy Skills
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