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To work in child care you must have, or be actively working towards, at least a Certificate III qualification. This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.
They support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s well-being, learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously.
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 on its website here: www.acecqa.gov.au
Please note that this course does not follow our Academic Calendar. Please speak with our team for more information.
Nationally recognised
Important Information About Mandatory Vocational Placement
Vocational placement is a compulsory component of CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and is critical for achieving competency in specific units. Students cannot receive the qualification until all placement requirements are completed.
Students will experience vocational placement in a regulated children’s education and care service within Australia. For those currently employed in the industry, you may be able to use your workplace to meet your placement requirements, provided it meets the necessary criteria. Please note that placement centres must be within a 20km radius of the College.
Placement Duration & Timing
The course requires a minimum of 160 hours of mandatory vocational placement. Vocational placement is typically scheduled towards the end of the course, after completing relevant theoretical components. This ensures students are well-prepared for real workplace environments.
Placement Support
Queensford College assists in arranging suitable placements, but students are expected to actively participate in the process. Comprehensive support and guidance is provided, including detailed information on placement timing, structure, and expectations during course and placement orientation sessions.
Before You Enrol
Understanding the placement requirements is essential prior to enrolling. Students must be able to obtain a Working with Children Government Check that is relevant to their state before commencing vocational placement. Any associated costs will be shouldered by the student.
If you have any questions about vocational placement or how it fits into your course, please contact your course advisor or our Admissions Team for more information.
Enrolling in the this course requires students to participate in practical training and vocational placement in a regulated early childhood setting. By undertaking this course, students acknowledge and accept the following conditions:
By enrolling in this course, students acknowledge these requirements and accept responsibility for meeting all necessary conditions for successful completion.
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer for this course.
Students entering into this program have the minimum knowledge and skills to study at this level, at the minimum of an AQF Level 2 Graduate.
Students must have completed at least an Australian year 11 or equivalent*
*Mature age students, who do not hold a qualification and wish to study with Queensford College, will be assessed based on their work experience.
English Language Proficiency
All students must undertake Queensford College’s Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills assessment via online LLN Robot System.
"This course has no course-specific entry requirements."
Students will need to ensure they are able to connect to the internet and have the capability to use our online learning system that meets the minimum technical requirements, which are:
