Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
If you have an interest in how children grow, develop, and learn, then CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is the course for you. It will prepare you for a future career in an early childhood setting, helping educators to provide a healthy, safe, and caring environment for children.
You will develop the skills to work closely with people from different ages, cultures, and backgrounds, including children, families, and communities to support the holistic wellbeing, health, and safety of all children. You will master the skills to encourage children to learn and become confident, and develop an understanding of how to support children with behavioral issues.
During your studies, you will have many opportunities to develop creative and sustainable educational programs, to be part of a team, and navigate and comply with all the current legal and industry-related requirements, policies, and procedures needed to operate a Centre. You will be required to undertake a supervised work placement where you will apply all the skills and knowledge gained throughout your studies in a real workplace setting.
Campus Information
North Metropolitan TAFE
North Metropolitan TAFE offers campus locations in the heart of Perth’s cultural district, surrounded by restaurants, cafes and bars. Students learn through practical training from industry experts, in state-of-the-art facilities. The college has strong partnerships with industry that ensure courses remain current and provide you with job-ready skills.
Intakes
- Feb
Application Processing Time in Days: 7
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
- Childcare Assistant
- Playgroup Assistant
PSW Opportunity
- N/A
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Secondary School Certificate – pass
- Higher Secondary Certificate (minimum GPA of5
- 60% in HSC first division pass ) GCE A-Level (2 subject passes)
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
- State Education Boards 65% overall across all academic subjects.*
- Central Board Secondary Education (CBSE) with 60% average overall across all academic subjects.
- Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) with 60% average overall across all academic subjects.
- * TAFE International Western Australia does not accept results from some State Education Boards.
- Diploma qualifications: Average mark of 60% or above, should be VITC recognized and of 2-3 years duration.
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
- Higher Secondary Education Board Certificate (Grade 12) (Minimum 60% overall)
- Higher Secondary Education Board Certificate (Grade 12) (Minimum 60% overall)
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
- ?Higher Secondary School Certificate/ Intermediate Certificate (55% overall minimum)
- Higher Secondary School (Intermediate) (55% overall minimum) Certificate Diploma (Polytechnic/Vocational)
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
- GCE 0 levels (4 subject passes)
- Sri Lankan GCE A-Level (3 passes) British GCE A-Level (2 passes)
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
- Course Code: 082832C
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
13060 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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