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About the course
This Certificate III prepares you to work in regulated early childhood education and care services in Australia. You’ll build practical skills to support children’s wellbeing, development and learning using an approved learning framework, with significant time spent in supervised placements. Training covers planning safe, engaging experiences and working within policies and procedures. This is a Certificate III qualification in Education & Teaching with pathways to further study such as a Diploma.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue entry-level roles supporting children’s learning and care in early childhood settings such as long day care, family day care and preschool environments. Typical job outcomes include Early Childhood Educator, Education Assistant, and Outside School Hours Care Worker. Work may be independent or under guidance depending on the service context. This Certificate III supports employment in early childhood services within the Education & Teaching sector. Preparing graduates for teacher aide, early childhood support, and education assistant roles, or degree articulation.
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