Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

• Flexible Learning: Online theory classes with on-campus simulation workshops.
• Assured Placement: Gain hands-on experience with professional placements.
• Monthly Intakes: Enrol anytime with flexible start dates.
• Comprehensive Student Support: 24/7 access to resources, personalised guidance, and career support.
• Industry Connections: Network with healthcare leaders and gain real-world exposure.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Train with the latest equipment in modern learning environments

17 units of competency are required for this qualification.

• 15 core units
• 2 elective units

CORE UNITS

ELECTIVE UNITS

(Blended: online real time theory tutorials with on campus skills training in a simulation environment)

Students are required to attend 20 hours of classes per week including simulation based assessment and professional experience placements

20 contact hours per week will be delivered through synchronised Online learning which includes on- campus simulation based training and Professional experience placement.

Besides the above structured learning, students are advised that they will be required to do approximate 10 hours per week of unstructured learning.

Students must meet additional requirements for Professional Experience Placements as required such as a clear police check, working with children check & immunisations.

SBA (1 to 2 weeks) at campus and Professional placement (160 hours – 3 to 4 weeks) is mandatory.

Professional Experience Placement (PEP) is an essential component of most of the units of this course. IHNA Guarantees Professional Experience Placement for all its student studying Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Students will commence the PEP upon the completion of theory assessments and SBA. During the PEP, students will apply the required essential knowledge and skills to demonstrate competency for each unit of this course. They are to complete 160 hours of PEP in a regulated childcare centre (long day care) that provides three different age groups (infant, toddlers and pre-schoolers). Students will have to undertake the PEP at the end of the course.

Each student will work with a workplace supervisor during the PEP.

An IHNA trainer and assessor will monitor the student’s progress during practical placement. Students may arrange PEP by themselves, if preferred, as agreed with and in consultation with, the course coordinator.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, however applicants should demonstrate ability to perform task as required by the industry.

IHNA Admission requirements

• Applicants are required to be 17 years and 03 months old and above.
• Successful completion of the Australian Year 10 or equivalent*.
• Successful completion of the language, literary and numeracy (LLN) test and demonstration of competence level as exit level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
• Mature age students (22+) will also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the student to meet course requirements.

*Students are required to meet the Department of Home Affairs English language requirements for student visa applications, which may differ from the above course entry requirements.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND)

All IHNA students must complete the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) assessment to ensure that students meet the necessary requirements for successfully undertaking the course. IHNA administers the LLND test to evaluate each student’s suitability.

• Digital literacy
  

  • Should possess basic computer skills covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use.

  • Students should be in possession of their own laptops to facilitate the training and assessment.

Professional Experience Placement Requirements

• A National Police Clearance or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate.
• Immunisation is required prior to undertaking ‘Professional Experience Placement’(PEP) in healthcare facilities.
• Please declare in your application if you have a disability, disorder, or if you’re on any medication that’ll require reasonable adjustments to fulfil these requirements.
• Working with Children Check: Student may have the opportunity to work with patients under the age of 18. However, before Student can be allowed contact with these minors Student needs to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Check.

The course is assessed using the following 3 methods.

• Questions
• Projects
• Simulations

The questions or knowledge-based assessments are made up of a series of relevant short to medium length questions and multiple-choice options for learners to respond.

The projects assessments require learners to respond to relevant scenarios, case studies and tasks. These can include, writing short or medium length reports or proposals. Analysing data and preparing reports. Templates are provided to assist learners to write policies and produces. Composing appropriate business style emails, preparing notes for meetings, presentations and reflecting on the learning.

The simulation assessments are supervised, in-class or online (real time) simulated activities consisting of various methods. They may inc

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

With RPL we assess your competency based on formal, non-formal, informal learning or direct work experience based on the required skills of the course.

Credit Transfer(CT)

We use CT where you’ve completed units of study at another TAFE College or Registered Training Organisation that meet the requirements of another course. We grant credit according to the Certification, Issuing, and Recognition of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment. Assessing a CT is free.

If you’re eligible for RPL or CT you may be able to complete the course in a shorter duration with reduction to total course fees. Check your eligibility with us.

1. Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol Now” on the top right corner of the course page.
2. Interview: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria you will be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant
3. Offer Letter: If you’re successful with the interview you will be offered a place for the course as per the availability of each intake.
4. Enrolment Fee: After signing the offer acceptance an invoice will be issued for the course. You may be eligible for government funding, so please call our team to know more.
5. Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a conformation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.

Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.

• How long it will take to complete this course ?

  Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care courses is 52 weeks long. But you can fast-track the study.

• How many days I must visit campus for SBA ?

  One to two weeks

• Is there any flexibility in attending SBA ?

  It is preferable to attend SBA in a childcare simulated environment.

• How long it will take to complete the professional placement ?

  3 to 4 weeks (160 hours)

• Are the SBA and PEP (Professional Experience Placement) mandatory ?

  Yes, student must finish both SBA and PEP component of the course.

• How many days I must attend class, if I prefer Blended mode delivery? Is there any flexibility in attending class ?

  If you are preferred Blended mode delivery – 2.5 days of class a week (Online interactive session). 4 hour class a day, Wednesday (Half day) support session.

• How long it will take to get the certificate ?

  Maximum 30 days as per IHN