CHC30121 + CHC50121
Dual Qualification in Early Childhood Education
The childcare industry is facing a national shortage of qualified workers!
In response to this shortage, ACTAC is proud to offer its industry-leading Dual Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care for just $2000 to help much-needed workers enter the industry.
Course Overview
Duration: Self Paced (up to 30 months)
Total Units: 32 units (17 units for Certificate 3 and 15 units for Diploma)
Fees: $2000 Upfront OR $50/week Payment Plan
Minimum age 18
Must have a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Career Outcomes
Students undertaking this course can apply it to many potential job outcomes, including:
- Lead Educator
- Family day care coordinator
- Educational Leader in a service
- Lead Kindergarten Educator
- Lead Pre-school Educator
- Nominated Supervisor at service
- Service Assistant Manager/Director
Service - Manager/Director
- Area Coordinator for a group of services
- Long Day Care Educator
- Kindergarten Assistant
- Family Day Care Educator
- Pre-school Educator
Course Units
Upon successful enrolment, you will begin with units from CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Satisfactory completion of these units will allow you to progress to units from CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
CHC30121
Core Units
- CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
- CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
- CHCECE032 Provide care for 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
- CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
- CHCECE054 Promote understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures
- CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
- CHCECE056 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
- CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
- *HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
Elective Units
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
*HLTAID012 Provide First Aid is required to be completed externally, it is not provided online. We recommend consulting St John’s Ambulance
CHC50121
Core Units
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
- CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
- CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
- CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
- CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
- CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
- CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning
- CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families
- CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
- BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
- CHCECE049 Embed sustainable practices in service operations
Elective Units
- CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
- CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
- CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
Work Placement
Learners will be required to undertake a Work Placement minimum:
- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood of 160 hours
- CHC50121Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care 280 hours
Please note that work placements need to be taken separately.
Ready to get started?
Enrol in CHC30121 + CHC50121 Dual Qualification in Early Childhood Education and kickstart your career in Childcare!
If you’re still unsure, our friendly team can assist with any questions or guidance.