Certificate III In Early Childhood Education And Care

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.

This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:

Early childhood educator
Playgroup Supervisor
Home-based Care Worker

Duration
52 Weeks

The following are the admission requirements of Lead college:

be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement

some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance

Must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution

Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, such as: IBT 60

PTE Academic 50

CAE 169

OET Pass

Duolingo 100

General English Advanced

MOI Certificate

Certificate IV or higher qualification with an Australian institution · Must have the ability to undertake a work placement at a regulated child care centre.

General English Upper Intermediate is generally considered to be between 5-5.5 IELTS.