Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 5:17 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Qualification
National Code:
CHC30113
State Code:
J587
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
09/10/2013
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
775
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 06/08/2015 Current Transition (Replaced)
3.00 09/10/2013 Replaced Approved
Description

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 wellbeing, 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 here: www.acecqa.gov.au
^ From 1 July 2022 the core unit HLTAID004 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID012- for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = eighteen (18)
- fifteen (15) core units
- three (3) elective units
- at least one (1) must be selected from the electives list
- up to two (2) units may be selected from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All fifteen (15) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG745 CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence 70 Unit of competency
WG751 CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children 60 Unit of competency
WG746 CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children 50 Unit of competency
WG802 CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk 30 Unit of competency
WG738 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 30 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
WG748 CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks 30 Unit of competency
WG733 HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting 20 Unit of competency
WG749 CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers 60 Unit of competency
WG747 CHCECE003 Provide care for children 60 Unit of competency
WG754 CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning 40 Unit of competency
WG753 CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood 60 Unit of competency
WG752 CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice 35 Unit of competency
WG756 CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice 35 Unit of competency
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least one (1) unit must be completed.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG758 CHCECE015 Attend to daily functions in home based child care 35 Unit of competency
WG757 CHCECE014 Comply with family day care administration requirements 30 Unit of competency
WG760 CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood 300 Unit of competency
AUI33 BSBSUS301 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
C7967 SRCCRO008B Interact positively with infants, toddlers and parents in a recreation environment 40 Unit of competency
AUJ68 BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development 30 Unit of competency
AUL02 BSBINN301 Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
WG750 CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people 40 Unit of competency
WG755 CHCECE012 Support children to connect with their world 30 Unit of competency
WG824 CHCSAC004 Support the holistic development of children in school age care 50 Unit of competency
WG804 CHCPRT003 Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people 45 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J009 CHC30712 Certificate III in Children's Services Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGY3 CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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