-
Courses
-
Industries
- Aerospace, Maritime and Logistics
- Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment
- Automotive
- Building and Construction
- Business and Finance
- Creative Industries
- Education and Community Services
- Engineering and Mining
- English, Languages and Foundation Studies
- Health, Beauty and Fitness
- Hospitality, Tourism and Events
- Information Technology, Library and Digital
SEARCH COURSES
I don't actually know what I want to study. Show me everything. -
Industries
- Future students
- Current students
-
Short courses
-
Industries
- Aerospace, Maritime and Logistics
- Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment
- Automotive
- Building and Construction
- Business and Finance
- Creative Industries
- Education and Community Services
- Engineering and Mining
- English, Languages and Foundation Studies
- Health, Beauty and Fitness
- Hospitality, Tourism and Events
- Information Technology, Library and Digital
- Short course/skill set calendars
SEARCH COURSES
I don't actually know what I want to study. Show me everything. -
Industries
- Employers
-
Campuses
, 
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
National ID: CHC30113 | State ID: J587
Help shape the future of our young people.
Make a difference in childrens’ lives by learning how best to support their wellbeing, learning and development. This course is the nationally regulated entry level qualification for working in Early Childhood Education and Care settings.
Participants will learn how to implement the National Quality Framework, National Regulations and National Quality Standards to support the education and care of children from birth to school age. Participants will develop skills in facilitating children’s play, cultural competence, and creating healthy and safe environments.
As part of this qualification, participants will undertake 120 hours of supervised work placement where they will be able to apply the skills and knowledge learned throughout the course. A federal police clearance and Working with Children Check are required prior to placement.
This course is part of the Lower fees, local skills initiative, allowing you to pay just half of the standard course fees for training in 2020-21.
The following people will be eligible for the $400 annual course fees cap under Lower fees, local skills.
- Persons aged 15—24 years at the time of enrolment (excluding students enrolled at school)
- Persons and dependents of persons receiving JobKeeper payment
- Persons and dependents of persons in receipt of services from one of the following Commonwealth support or employment services programs:
- Jobactive
- Online Employment Services
- ParentsNext
- Persons and dependents of persons receiving the Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY
- Persons and dependents of persons holding:
- a pensioner concession card or Health Care Card; or
- a Repatriation Health Benefits Card issued by the Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Dependents of persons who are inmates of a custodial institution
Please note that only course fees are half price for the Lower fees, local skills qualifications. You may be required to pay other fees that apply to your course. For more details about how the half price course fees and annual fees cap work, please read our FAQs or contact us.
Job opportunities
How to apply
Job opportunities
Other job titles may include:
- Early childhood educator
- Outside school hours care assistant
- Playgroup supervisor
- Recreation assistant
- Family day care worker
- Nanny
- Childhood educator
- Mobile assistant
How to apply
Local student - all study modes
For most courses at North Regional TAFE, you can enrol anytime. Please visit our Apply and Enrol page, contact us on 1300 996 573, email info@nrtafe.wa.edu.au or drop into your local campus.
Apprenticeships and traineeships
To undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship, you must be engaged in a training contract with an employer. To find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships, please click here.
High school students
Please visit our VET delivered to secondary students page by clicking here.
International students
Please apply through TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) by clicking here.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Available all year
Qualification detailsOverview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 18 months |
| When | Available all year |
| Where |
Broome Campus Derby Campus Fitzroy Crossing Campus Halls Creek Campus Karratha Campus Kununurra Campus Minurmarghali Mia (Roebourne) Campus Newman Campus Pundulmurra (South Hedland) Campus Wyndham Campus |
| How |
Distance learning Face-to-face block delivery Face-to-face classroom/campus delivery Full-time On the job/on location Part-time |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page for more information.
Course enquiry
Page last updated January 15, 2021