If you love children and are passionate about contributing to their lives, enrolling in the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care at Chelsea College is a great idea if you are committed to this meaningful, valuable career working with children!
This nationally recognised course will equip you with the knowledge and skills that you need to have when you are working in the field.
In this blog, we will see why this education pathway is special and why it may be the best way to kick-start your career.
Nationally-recognised qualification with industry relevance
The CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care that Chelsea College offers is an accredited qualification that is the minimum requirement to work in a regulated early childhood education setting in Australia.
This means that upon successful completion, you can work in roles of early childhood educator assistant, preschool assistant or outside school hours care worker – starting your meaningful career pathway.
Practical hands-on learning and professional experience
The course at Chelsea College has a compulsory professional experience placement of at least 160 hours in a regulated children's education and care service.
This means you don't only learn theory; you gain hands-on experience working with children to develop skills, confidence, networks and workplace knowledge before you graduate.
Flexible delivery mode to fit into your life and plans
Chelsea College offers the course in different formats, including face-to-face, blended and online learning.
Whether you are transitioning to work from school, changing your working life, or returning to work while managing home commitments, you will have a pathway that works for you!
Find an able fortune and a meaningful vocation
A certificate III provides a solid foundation in early childhood education in relation to children’s health, safety and wellbeing, play-based learning and child development.
At Chelsea College, you will learn key units, including
- Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
- Nurture babies and toddlers
- Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
From this, you can develop your education with higher qualifications (e.g., Diploma of Early
Childhood Education & Care) and move into senior roles.
If you are interested in supporting people, a meaningful industry and creating a career to be
proud of.
An encouraging environment of learning and equitable access
Chelsea College’s entry requirements are intentionally designed to welcome a variety of learners and backgrounds. There are no formal requirements for previous study to enrol in the program; however, a Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment and a Pre-Training Review will be conducted so that we can determine supports that may be valuable. So whether you are a school leaver, a career changer, or haven't participated in formal study for a period of time, we can support you in accessing the qualification with appropriate levels of support.
Options that are affordable and government-funded
The tuition for this certificate program at Chelsea College is extremely affordable for eligible students, partly due to government funding. The course is funded by the Victorian Government for those students who meet their eligibility criteria for funding. This results in the cost being affordable, ensuring you can focus on your education and career goals rather than finances.
Why is Chelsea College the best Choice?
This course has been tailored to meet the needs of the early education industry, and so your skills will be relevant and sought after.
Learning is supported by professional trainers who have been or still are experienced practitioners, to support you in transforming your training into job-ready skills.
The flexibility of delivery allows you to choose how you study, making it more achievable in the context of your lifestyle.
Given the growth in demand for early childhood educators, your qualification will provide you with access as a skilled professional to the sector.
In Conclusion
If you are interested in a career with true impact and meaning, while also having a chance for career development, the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care at Chelsea College is a wonderful place to start your career.
You will graduate with:
- A nationally recognised qualification,
- Practical experience working in the field (160 hours+ placement),
- An option to study in line with your lifestyle,
- A pathway to move into higher roles,
- A rewarding job supporting children's development and families,
- Support and affordable pricing to get started.
Are you ready? Contact Chelsea College, find out about the next intake for CHC30121, enquire about your eligibility for funding, and reserve your place today. Your career in early childhood education starts now.
