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Overview
Get job-ready with hands-on learning in our early-childhood practical rooms, and via two practical work placements in industry.
You’ll complete this Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care programme from Victoria University with the qualification and confidence to work in early-childhood education and childcare centres caring for children from birth to six years old. You’ll:
- learn the fundamentals of early childhood development
- develop skills to support and nurture babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers
- gain expertise to plan and provide enriching educational experiences for children in a range of environments.
Career
Take advantage of the opportunity to become one of the more than 11,000 new early childhood teachers and educator the Victorian Government is estimating we will need over the next decade.
With a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121, you could take on roles such as:
- early childhood educator
- outside school hours care assistant
- playgroup supervisor
- recreation assistant
- family-daycare worker
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Courses include:
- Support inclusion and diversity
- Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
- Nurture babies and toddlers
- Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
- Support children to connect with the natural environment
- Observe children to inform practice
- Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6
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Delivered
On Campus, Blended
Campus Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Disciplines
Early Childhood Education Childhood Studies View 4 other Short Courses in Childhood Studies in AustraliaExplore more key information
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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 6
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 11133H
International applicants must complete to determine suitability:
- Pre-training Review (PTR)
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no band less than 5.5
- Students may be required to demonstrate during the Pre-Training Review process, that they have the capacity to work with children and families in the highly demanding field of early childhood as set out by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations.
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Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents15740 AUD / year≈ 15740 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.
Funding
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