This course provides foundational knowledge and practical skills to support the learning and development of young children. It covers essential topics such as child health, safety, and wellbeing, developing positive relationships, and using approved learning frameworks. Students are required to complete a practical placement to gain hands-on experience. Graduates can pursue roles such as Early Childhood Educator, Family Day Care Worker, and Nanny, and may continue their studies with higher qualifications in early childhood education.
Total Tuition Fees (AUD):
$ 11,000
Study Load:
Full-time(20 Hours per week)
Campus:
Sydney CBD & Parramatta
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education at Invicta is designed to equip students with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in early childhood education and care. This course provides a blend of theoretical learning and practical experience, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce or pursue further education in this field. Develop a deep understanding of early childhood development and learning.
Gain practical skills in caring for and supporting the development of children from birth to 5 years. Learn to create and implement educational programs that promote the holistic development of children.Understand and apply health, safety, and legal requirements in early childhood settings.Foster effective communication and collaborative relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Invicta Technical College has the following entry requirements:
Students must:
• be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent
• participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs. The course entry interview will also assess whether students can use digital technologies
• applicants may require to undertake the Language, Literacy, Numeracy and digital (LLND) test to achieve a required ACSF level to meet College’s entry requirement
• hold or be eligible to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing any practical placement
• be physically fit to undertake required workplace tasks in an early childhood education and care setting (e.g., lifting, standing, and engaging with children).
• have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
o Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
o successful completion of an English Placement Test at IELTS level 6.0.
• be willing and able to complete a minimum of 160 hours of vocational placement in an approved Early Childhood Education and Care service.
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
| Units of Competency | Core/Elective | |
|---|---|---|
| CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care | Core |
| CHCECE037 | Support children to connect with the natural environment | Core |
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures | Core |
| CHCECE032 | Nurture babies and toddlers | Core |
| CHCECE038 | Observe children to inform practice | Core |
| CHCECE031 | Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing | Core |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in work health and safety | Core |
| CHCECE034 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | Core |
| CHCECE030 | Support inclusion and diversity | Core |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | Core |
| CHCECE033 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | Core |
| CHCECE035 | Support the holistic learning and development of children | Core |
| CHCECE036 | Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning | Core |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting | Core |
| CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children’s education and care | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Elective |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Elective |
>> Tuition Fee: AUD 10,000
>> Enrolment Fee: AUD 250
>> Work Placement and material Fee: $AUD 750
>> Total cost: AUD 11,00
Work placement provides students with the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge gained during classroom and simulated training in a real-world environment under supervision.
Work placement is scheduled at the end of each term for two consecutive weeks, across four terms in total, allowing students to progressively develop their competence while reinforcing theory and simulation activities. Each placement block consists of 40 hours, resulting in 160 hours across the course.
During placement, students will engage in a variety of workplace tasks aligned with unit requirements, including supporting children’s health, safety and wellbeing, nurturing babies and toddlers, planning and facilitating play-based learning experiences, documenting observations, implementing inclusive practices, and working collaboratively with colleagues and families. Workplace supervisors and trainers will provide feedback and confirm that students demonstrate competency in line with the National Quality Framework (NQF), service regulations, and unit performance criteria.
To ensure quality of training and assessment, a trainer/assessor will visit students once during each placement block. The trainer visit provides the opportunity to:
Observe students directly in the workplace,
Verify workplace tasks and performance evidence,
Conduct assessment observations,
Liaise with workplace supervisors, and
Provide guidance, support, and feedback to students.
This structured approach, combined with regular trainer visits, ensures students gain meaningful, hands-on experience while meeting the practical evidence requirements of the qualification and maintaining strong links between the RTO, the student, and the host service.