This Certificate III is designed to develop the range of skills for an Educator to work competently and support Lead Educators in the Early Childhood industry.

Duration and Scheduling
Learning will be conducted in the training centre for 3 hours of face to face training. These sessions are held on Wednesday nights from 5:30pm – 8:30pm. We have a campus on the Northside and Southside of Brisbane. VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR
There are 2 options for delivery of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care:
- Workplace delivery
- Blended flexible options including RPL where appropriate and by application.
Both modes of learning are structured over a 1 – 2 year period, as per the Australian Qualifications Framework volume of learning indicators. A minimum of 1200 hours study is required to allow for sufficient understanding and application of the required skills and knowledge.
The learner must complete the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care within an early childhood education and care setting and the learner will be either an employee or volunteer. It is the responsibility of the learner to source work placement. The training package specifies 160 hours within an early childhood education and care setting.
Methods of Study
We use competency-based assessment for all assessment activities. Students prove competency with demonstrations of written knowledge and practical skills. We take timelines into consideration for practical skills and students must meet the criteria as deemed industry competent by the assessor.
Formative evidence will be assessed in the form of an Assessment Task Portfolio. The Assessment Task Portfolio uses several assessment tools to accommodate the student’s individual needs. The assessment types include:
- Written Assessments
- Reflective Questions
- Workplace Tasks
- Third Party reports
- Observation Tools
- Recognition of Prior Learning
Entry Requirements
There are no academic pre-requisites. However, we require students to take a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test at time of enrolment.
Units
CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples cultures
CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
CHCCEC056 Work effectively in children’s education and care
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
*HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
* HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
NOT delivered by Building Futures Education; learners must organise and complete this unit via an external provider. A certified copy of the statement of attainment must be provided to Building Futures Education. This may incur additional costs depending on learner funding.
Elective Units
CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
HLTFSE001 – Follow basic food safety practices
Cost
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care costs $3060.
How to Apply
Step 1: Enrolment Enquiry
To let us know that you are interested in studying this course complete an Enquiry Form by clicking on Apply. Once we have received this form and confirmed eligibility we will send you information regarding your course. You will be required to send back a confirmation that you would like to go ahead training with us.
Step 2: Complete Induction course
You will be sent a link to log into our Student Management System Axcelerate to complete our online induction course. During this induction you will be given in depth information about your course and Building Futures Education. Once this is complete you will be sent the online enrolment form.
Step 3: Commence Training
You will be enrolled into the Nationally Recognised Course you have chosen with Building Futures Education and you can commence your training.