Course Overview
Demand for childcare is on the rise in Australia, with population forecasts estimating there will be 2.2 million children aged under 5 years in Australia by 2031, and 2.6 million by 2051. This population growth is driving increasing demand for early childhood educators. Up to 50% of workers in regulated early childhood education and care centres are Certificate III qualified early childhood educators. The Australian Skills Priority List identifies this as a profession with a current worker shortage and strong future demand.
Kirana Colleges is excited to be one of the first training providers offering students the NEW and improved CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. This nationally recognised qualification is for those that want to work as an educator in any licensed centre-based service such as long daycare, preschool, kindergarten, or family daycare. You may also go on to study a higher-level course before gaining employment.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Nanny
- Early Childhood Educator
- Family Care Educator
- Outside School Hours Care Educator
- Playground Supervisor
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration and Study Load
- 12 months
Entry Requirements
- Early Childhood Education and Care qualifications consist of a range of practical tasks and in order to meet workplace experience and job role expectations, students should be physically, mentally and emotionally healthy to meet duty of care obligations
- There are no course requirements for this qualification, but it is preferred that the students have obtained a minimum of a School Certificate or equivalent
Course Features
- Access to Canvas – Kirana Colleges’ virtual campus
- Work Placement Assistance – a team dedicated to assisting with work placement during your course which may, in turn, lead to future job prospects
- Welcome placement & job ready packs to assist with work placement
- 24-7 access to the Student Assistance Program (counselling support & advice, delivered by Access EAP)
- Kirana provides both telephone and face to face support through zoom
- Student support services, where students can receive support or assistance in the use of Canvas or other administrative enquiries
- Access to leading industry trainers and assessors who care about how you progress in the course
- Flexible online learning
- Our online learning is interactive and encourages collaboration for when you want to be inspired by like-minded students and teachers
- Access to a simulated Early Learning Centre
Testimonials
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"From someone studying later in life, no stress, my lecturer Shelley was always there to help me. I was nervous about studying again after 20 years in the workforce I had decided to study my Cert 3 in Child Care online any time I needed help or started to feel a bit overwhelmed because I was also working full time my lecturer Shelley was there for me The course content prepared me well and has given me plenty of confidence to be a valuable team member in a childcare centre."Donna
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"Excellent support and a good tutor. I have just completed my Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care with Kirana Colleges. My online learning went well and smoothly even though I had to add a period of one month to complete this course due to my daughter’s health factors and mine which did not allow it. The source is up-to-date, very simple and easy to understand. The student support was impressive. I highly recommend Kirana Colleges to everyone who wants to take an online course and graduate smoothly and on time. I would like to thank my Assessor, Sheralyn Dix for her time, patience, guidance and concern in helping me to complete my assignment. Not forgetting the management of Kirana Colleges. They were very friendly and easy to talk to when I was in trouble."Hairani
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"Super Happy. I have just completed my Diploma of Early Childhood education and care with Kirana colleges and couldn’t recommend anyone enough, My assessor Shelley was amazing and super helpful throughout the entire process, she encouraged me to keep going even when I had a period of time when I was thinking of giving up and just not going through with completing, I’m so happy that I went through with it and had an excellent teacher to guide me the way through! I also studied my cert 3 in early childhood with Kirana colleges as well and was very lucky to be able to do my diploma with them as well."Abigail
Subjects
To achieve CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, students are required to be found competent in a total of 17 units (15 core units and 2 elective units).
About Kirana Colleges
At Kirana Colleges we believe you can change the world by starting with yourself.
Vocational education plays a critical role in creating a strong and healthy economy by equipping people with the skills they need to succeed. Kirana Colleges provides work-ready courses and qualifications that help build Australia’s economy and help graduates reach their potential by equipping them with the skills and ‘can do’ attitude employers are looking for.
Kirana Colleges nurtures people to reach their potential and create positive change in individuals, which leads to a better society in which to live and work. We’re focused on delivering the training outcomes our students and business need to thrive.
Kirana Colleges is a subsidiary brand of Kirana Education Group.
Maxis Solutions Pty Ltd (RTO 91428) is a Registered Training Organisation and will be awarding the qualification on completion.
