To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.

The following are the admission requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
• Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.
• Must hold one of: CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, such as:
  • IBT 60
  • PTE 50
  • CAE 169
  • OET C
  • Duolingo 95
  • General English Advanced*
  • MOI Certificate
  • Certificate IV or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
• Must have the ability to undertake a work placement at a regulated child care centre.
• Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:
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     • Hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or
     • CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

*General English Upper Intermediate is generally considered to be between 5-5.5 IELTS.

This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:

• Childcare Assistant
• Room Leader
• Early Childhood Educator
• Early Childhood Coordinator