Overview

If you love working with children and want to learn more about providing quality education and care in a range of environments, this course is for you. This Early Childhood Education And Care course delivered at Chisholm Institute covers the fundamentals of childhood development and caring for children.

Key facts

Through classroom learning and practical placements in early-childhood education and childcare centres, you’ll learn skills focused on supporting children’s education.

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care can provide entry level job opportunities in early childhood centres, home based care, or school-based environments, however, many students go on to study higher level courses before gaining employment.

You’ll learn practical skills in areas such as first aid; work health and safety (WHS) processes; effective interaction with children; nutritional food provision; childhood development; sustainable practices; appropriate care for babies and children up to 5 years; and responding to young people at risk.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

You’ll learn practical skills in areas such as first aid; work health and safety (WHS) processes; effective interaction with children; nutritional food provision; childhood development; sustainable practices; appropriate care for babies and children up to 5 years; and responding to young people at risk.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS 110045E
• You must be at least 17 years and 3 months at course commencement.

• You must be of school leaving age or have a transition from school form.
• If you are under 18 you need parental agreement.
Physical:
• stand, walk or move across spaces for prolonged periods (more than 30 minutes) to support the needs of children.
• lift, hold or assist infants, toddlers and children of varying size and capability (i.e. bottle feeding, nappy change, support children in climbing)
• squatting &/or getting down on the floor (at the child’s level) to support and engage.
• provide basic cleaning duties including but not limited to, wiping down surfaces, mopping, using cleaning products.
• be physically capable of engaging with children, families, and colleagues for a maximum 7.5 hours per day, up to 5 days per week.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14611 AUD / year

≈ 14611 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

15093 AUD / year

≈ 15093 AUD / year

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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