CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
The sector is demanding higher qualifications and training from educators in this field to ensure consistently high standards of education and care for children placed in these services. This can be achieved by completing the Certificate III in...
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Geraldton | Northam | Kalgoorlie
When Semester 1, 2025 | Available all year round
Study Mode On campus | Online | Online and on campus
The sector is demanding higher qualifications and training from educators in this field to ensure consistently high standards of education and care for children placed in these services. This can be achieved by completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
You'll learn how to interact and foster the development of the children while working within legal requirements and ensuring the children's health and safety are not at risk. You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them in various childcare situations.
You will gain skills in:
- Caring for children
- Applying health and hygiene principles
- Understanding legal and ethical requirements
- Providing nutritional needs for babies and children
- Developing and implementing play experiences
- Understanding child development stages
- Working with families and working effectively in a team environment.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year round, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete seventeen (17) units of competence, comprising fifteen (15) core and two (2) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE031 Support children's health, safety and wellbeing | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE056 Work effectively in children's education and care | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete seventeen (17) units of competence, comprising fifteen (15) core and two (2) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCECE031 Support children's health, safety and wellbeing | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCECE056 Work effectively in children's education and care | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $0.00 | $19.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $19.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $19.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete seventeen (17) units of competence, comprising fifteen (15) core and two (2) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE031 Support children's health, safety and wellbeing | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE056 Work effectively in children's education and care | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete seventeen (17) units of competence, comprising fifteen (15) core and two (2) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity | $0.00 | $8.15 |
| CHCECE031 Support children's health, safety and wellbeing | $0.00 | $22.27 |
| CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers | $0.00 | $14.70 |
| CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | $0.00 | $17.89 |
| CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | $0.00 | $10.37 |
| CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children | $0.00 | $15.78 |
| CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning | $0.00 | $10.37 |
| CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment | $0.00 | $6.99 |
| CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice | $0.00 | $5.94 |
| CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures | $0.00 | $8.15 |
| CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care | $0.00 | $8.15 |
| CHCECE056 Work effectively in children's education and care | $0.00 | $10.37 |
| CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | $0.00 | $5.94 |
| HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting | $0.00 | $2.76 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $0.00 | $4.91 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $10.37 |
|
|
$0.00 | $8.15 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700