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CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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Flexible Study ‧ Payment Plans Available ‧ Online Delivery

Start your career in childcare with the CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. This nationally recognised qualification prepares you to work in long day care, family day care, kindergartens and a wide range of early childhood education settings.

Through practical, experience‑based training, you’ll build the foundational skills needed to support children’s development, creativity and curiosity from birth to five years old. You’ll learn how to create engaging, safe and inclusive environments, support play‑based learning, and guide children through key developmental stages.

Choose the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care if you’re looking for a flexible, supportive way to start your career in childcare. Our training is designed to help you succeed, whether you’re studying around work, family or other commitment

Why Choose This Course?

  • Convenient online learning
  • Flexibility with self-guided study
  • Unlimited one-on-one phone and email support
  • Practical experience to provide job-ready skills
  • Personalised assessments designed to support you

About Flexible Delivery

Our online, flexible delivery model is ideal for learners who need a study option that fits into busy schedules. The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is offered through a blend of self‑guided study, interactive online training sessions, and face‑to‑face practical workshops.

This approach gives you the structure you need, without the limitations of traditional classroom learning, making it easier to balance study with work, parenting, or other commitments.

About Workplace Placement

To complete the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you’ll undertake a practical work placement in a real early childhood education environment.

You can nominate your own approved workplace, or we can help you find a suitable early learning setting that matches your goals. Before you begin placement, you’ll attend face‑to‑face workshops designed to build your confidence, develop core practical skills and prepare you for real‑world experience with children aged birth to five years.

  • CHCECE055 – Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care

  • CHCECE056 – Work effectively in children’s education and care

  • BSBPEF201 – Support personal wellbeing in the workplace

  • HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety

  • CHCECE031 – Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing

  • CHCECE032 – Nurture babies and toddlers

  • CHCPRT025 – Identify and report children and young people at risk

  • CHCECE033 – Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

  • CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people

Placement Block 1 - 80 hours
  • CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
  • CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
  • CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
  • CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
  • CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
  • CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
  • CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
  • HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
Placement Block 2 - 80 hours
  • 12 months
  • This is a Fee for Service Course. Multiple payment plans are available, starting from $60 (interest free) per week
  • Please refer to our Fees and Funding page for more information about Fee-for-Service courses or  reach out to our team to discuss payment options.
  • Please refer to our Fees, Charges and Refunds Policy for more information on cancellation and refunds.
To successfully complete the qualification, 160 hours of practical placement are required.
  • Prior to starting the placement, students must:
    • Have a valid Working with Children Check.
    • Attend a face-to-face Practical Placement Preparation Workshop.
  • During the placement, students will complete various work placement activities and will be observed by a Trainer and Assessor in a Registered Early Learning Service.
  • AGA will assist the students to find their work placement in their local area. If a student is currently working in an Early Learning Service, work placement may be completed by their employer with approval from AGA.
  • Host employers may have a vaccination requirement for students undertaking placement. Students will be advised of this by the employer prior to starting their placements.
  • Early Childhood Assistant Educator
  • Kindergarten Assistant
  • Family Day Care Educator
  • Professional Nanny
This course is delivered through a combination of online training,  face to face workshops and practical assessment in the workplace. Students will complete:
  • 90-minute training session each month (online or face to face) 
  • Structured self-timed online study with access to phone an email support 
  • Two 1-day face-to-face practical placement preparation workshops
  • 160 hours of Work placement across 2 blocks at an approved Early Learning Service 
If a student is currently working in an Early Learning Service, work placement may be completed by their employer with approval from AGA. For students who do not currently have a suitable workplace, AGA will assist the student to find a location in their local area.  
  • An Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.  
  • Students must complete a Pre-Training Review including language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessment
  • Have sound computer skills to navigate simple software to complete assessment activities within AGAs online learning management system
  • Students must have access to a laptop to complete online learning activities
  • Have the ability to complete 160 hours of practical placement
  • Working with Children Check
  • Students obtaining a ‘Competent’ result for all units studied will be issued a ‘Qualification’ – CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care by AGA.
  • Should a student not complete the full qualification, a ‘Statement of Attainment’ will be issued for the units which the student is deemed ‘Competent’.
  • Online and in the workplace 
  • No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification 
Please review our Student Resources page for information on policies, student support services, terms and conditions, and more

* Please note: the information on this page is subject to change in line with industry and regulatory requirements

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