ACTB is CRICOS registered and welcomes students from all over the world.
ACTB is CRICOS registered and welcomes students from all over the world.
CRICOS Course Code: 114221F
This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site. Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens. To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.
A total of 18 Units (15 Core and 3 electives)
There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students and Penfold College requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
Please Note: All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLN test on the orientation day to assist ACTB to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with ACTB
Pathways for Students
Participants are provided with advice on employment and training options throughout the delivery of the program.
Training Pathway
Students who satisfactorily complete the Certificate III of Early Childhood Education and Care could continue their studies in the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care because number of the same units are in both qualifications, learners would receive credit for the relevant units in the Diploma. Students could also enrol in a degree program in Child Care and may be eligible for advanced standing depending on the individual Higher Education provider’s policies
Students who successfully complete this qualification will be awarded the nationally recognised SIT30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
This program requires the completion of 10 units of competency.
Total: 5 core units and 5 elective units.
A total of 18 Units (15 Core and 3 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 18 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
Unit of Competency | Core / Elective | |
Code/Title | ||
Cluster 1 | CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | Core |
CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | Core | |
BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development | Elective | |
Cluster 2 | CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence | Core |
CHCDIV002 Promote aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Core | |
Cluster 3 | HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting | Core |
Cluster 4 | HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | Core |
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children | Core | |
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | Core | |
CHCPRT003 Work Collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people | Elective | |
Cluster 5 | CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers | Core |
CHCECE003 Provide care for children | Core | |
CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks | Core | |
Cluster 6 | CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice | Core |
CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning | Core | |
CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood | Core | |
Cluster 7 | CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | Core |
CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people | Elective |
*Electives may be changed at any stage at the discretion of the College.
Classroom based
Course Details | |
Provider Name | Australian College of Technology & Business |
RTO Code | 32017 |
CRICOS Code | 03164M |
Delivery Location | 100 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia |
Kitchen Location | 29/115 Wickham St Fortitude Valley, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 |
Delivery Mode | Face to face (Classroom based) |
Duration | 52 weeks, including 44 study weeks and 8 weeks of holidays. |
Study Load | 20 hours per week in the classroom |
Work Placement | 160 hours |
Estimated Self-Study Hour | 5 hours per week ((may be more or less depending on learner’s pre-existing skills and knowledge) |
Students will have access to the following course materials:
Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:
Research
Case Study
Portfolio
Projects
Workplace reflection
Supervisor report
Role plays/observations
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
400 hours
Please refer to ACTB Term Dates
Particular | Amount |
Tuition Fees | AUD 15,000 |
Non-Tuition Fees | AUD 2,000 |
Total Fees | AUD 17,000 |