CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care
The CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is a nationally accredited qualification. It is designed to provide the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence required to support the holistic development of young children aged 0-5 years.
This qualification is ideal for individuals aiming to pursue a career in out-of-hours school care or the early childhood sector. Whether in long day care, family day care, preschool, or kindergarten settings, this qualification equips learners with the competencies needed to contribute to creating a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for children.
Learning Outcomes
Some of the learning outcomes you can expect to achieve through the undertaking of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care include:
- Promoting and providing healthy food and drinks to children
- Supporting the development of children’s social, emotional, and cognitive skills
- Implementing effective care routines for babies and toddlers
- Designing and planning developmentally appropriate activities
- Managing and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children
- Communicating with children, parents, and colleagues effectively
- Assisting with children’s health, safety, and well-being
- Understanding and applying child protection and legal requirements
- Observing and responding to the needs of children in a variety of settings
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities that may become available to a learner upon successful completion of the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care are:
- Early Childhood Educator
- Childcare Worker
- Preschool Assistant
- Family Day Care Educator
- Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Educator
- Childcare Assistant
- Special Needs Assistant
These roles offer opportunities to work with children in various capacities, and with further education and experience, individuals may also move into supervisory or leadership positions within early childhood service.
Find out more
Ready to enrol or have any questions?
Contact the team at BGT on training@bgt.org.au or 03 5333 8600
