The CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is a nationally recognised course that gives you access to up to (# of jobs) in Australia
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will qualify you to enter this exciting field. It will qualify you to work in the following roles:
And it can pave the way to further education courses in this related area, including:
No matter where you choose to steer
your career in the future,
Fill out the online application form.
If your application is approved, you proceed to the next step; if not, you cannot enroll at Apex Training Institute.
Additionally, there might be some cases where you need to fulfill some requirements before your application can be approved; an Apex team member will advise if this is the case.
Once you have enrolled, you can pay via one of the payment methods available.
Once we have received payments, we will send you your enrollment information and student onboarding information within one business week.
The course consists of 13 units of competency:
Do you think the Certificate III In Early Childhood Education And
Care (both online and in-person) is the course for you?
There are just a few essential requirements you will need to meet, namely:
Communicate effectively
You must be able to communicate effectively in an English-speaking workplace.
Get a Blue Card
Should you work in an organisation involving children in Queensland, you will
require a Blue Card.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Apex requires your Unique Student Identifier (USI) within 14 days of enrolment with
us. And at any stage during your studies, you may also request access to your USI
transcript (per our privacy policies and procedures).
To take part in the course, you will need to have access to these resources:
A reliable internet connection
A computer with a functional webcam
Microsoft Office (or Open Office, the free, open-source equivalent)
Zoom webinar software
PDF reading software
Apex Training Institute is a renowned education provider for people like you who seek a career
to make a difference in childrens’ lives.
Flexibility is factored into our curriculum to ensure you succeed in obtaining your qualifications,
no matter what your circumstances or preferred learning style.
Our course enables you to study for your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care in
a variety of learning environments:
In-person on campus
Where you can interact with our qualified, industry-experienced trainers.
Online live classes & Online study
Study in the comfort of your own home without the need to travel to campus each time.
Simulated work environment
A great hands-on way to get a feel for what the working environment is really like. Available on-campus at Apex
Actual work environment
This includes 160 hours of vocational placement at an actual child care centre.
Supplementary study materials
Powerpoints and other written supplementary study materials are available to you as part of this course.
And importantly, with Apex, you can finish your qualification at your own pace. You have up to 12 months to complete all modules and can attend an unlimited number of face-to-face and online classes and support sessions within that time.
Your love of children will spur you on to complete the 17 units of competency (consisting of 15 core and 2 elective units). Our highly qualified trainers are there to help every step of the way.
If you are eligible, government funding may be available for you (see question below). And being Austudy approved, you can still receive your Centrelink payments while taking our Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course. Even if you are a self-funded student, you can still be assured of massive discounts with Apex Training Institute.
And as you study, you can look forward to great new job opportunities that await you. Because according to Job Outlook, demand for childcarers is set to grow from 130,000 in 2020 to approximately 144,000 by 2025. In addition, Apex Training Institute partners with more than 20 partner organisations Australia-wide. This all gives you tremendous potential for future job prospects.
If you are considering taking the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you may be eligible for government funding.
The Criteria for government funding for this course include being:
At least 15 years of age and no longer attending school
A Queensland resident
An Australian Citizen or Permanent Australian Resident
Additionally, you should not have completed a Certificate III or above within Australia to be
eligible for the funding.
Please remember that at Apex Training Institute, huge discounts are available for self-funded
students. And being an Austudy-approved course, you can continue receiving your Centrelink
payments while you are studying.
Our staff not only share your passion for giving young children the best start in life in their
formative years - we care about you, our students.
Our qualified and experienced trainers are on hand to make your learning experience
stimulating and enjoyable. They are outcome-driven and will support you in this exciting new career path.
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It’s time to take the first step into your new vocation. Secure the qualifications you need to work in early childhood education and childcare with a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
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