i. CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Course Details
| Provider Name | Onepath College | This program is delivered in the classroom, through online learning, and in the workplace. |
| RTO Code | 46203 | |
| CRICOS Code | 04257J | |
| CRICOS Course Code | 119689G | |
| Delivery Location | Level 1, 30 Cowper Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 Various workplaces |  |
| Delivery mode | This program is delivered in the classroom, through online learning and in the workplace. | |
| Duration | 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of study and 12 weeks of break. 52 weeks divided into 4 terms and each term includes 10 weeks of study and 3 weeks break. | |
| Study load | 20 hours per week consisting of 14 hours of classroom training and assessment and 6 hours of online scheduled and supervised learning per week. Work placement of 160 hours. Additional 6 hours per week self study recommended. |
Overview of Course
This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centers, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of at least 160 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.
Licensing/regulatory information
Under the Education and Care Services National Law (as applied in each state and territory) 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.
Entry Requirements
Onepath College has the following entry requirements:
- Student must be at least 18 years of age and have completed the qualification equivalent of Australian Year 12
- Student may be required to participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs
- Student must have an IELTS* score of 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old)
- # English language competence can also be demonstrated through any of the following:
- Completion of AQF Certificate III or above in an Australian college.
- English Placement Test (EPT).
- Successful completion of ONEPATH COLLEGE English Placement Test at IELTS level 6.0
Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL are accepted. Students must provide their results to confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
Course Fees
| Tuition Fee | $14000 | Material Fee | $1000 | Enrolment Fee (Non Refundable) | $300 |
intakes
Jan / Apr / Jul / Cct ( Midterm Intake Available )
Target group
This course is targeted at international students who are:
- seeking to pursue or further a career as an educator
- seeking to enter a new industry sector
- seeking a pathway to higher level qualifications.
Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are as an educator in an early childhood education and care setting. Further education pathways may include the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Career outcome
- Early childhood educator
future pathway
Further education pathways may include the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Award of qualification:
Students will need to successfully complete all units in this course to receive certificate of CHC30125 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Learners who partially complete the qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units they are deemed competent.
It is mandatory to complete work placement hours to be eligible for attainment of this qualification.
Units of competency
The following 17 units, 15 core and 2 electives are included in this course, and all are required for the award of the qualification..
| Code | Title | Core or Elective |
| CHCECE030 | Support inclusion and diversity | Core |
| CHCECE031 | Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing | Core |
| CHCECE032 | Nurture babies and toddlers | Core |
| CHCECE033 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | Core |
| CHCECE034 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | Core |
| CHCECE035 | Support the holistic learning and development of children | Core |
| CHCECE036 | Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning | Core |
| CHCECE037 | Support children to connect with the natural environment | Core |
| CHCECE038 | Observe children to inform practice | Core |
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures | Core |
| CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care | Core |
| CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children’s education and care | Core |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk | Core |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting | Core |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in work health and safety | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Elective |
| BSBSUS411 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | Elective |
| Note | Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements. |
Training and Assessment Information
This course is delivered through face-to-face training and assessment, as well as through online learning and workplace-based training and assessment.
You are required to attend 20 Hours a weeks that includes face to face classes for 14 hours and 6 hours online classes. 160 hours of work placement requires for this course in addition to above hours.
The timetable for this course will be advised in your Offer Letter and Student Agreement.
You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include:
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Reports
- Role plays/observations
- Workplace hours logbook
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms, and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.
You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course.
Course Progress and Attendance
Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
Student Support
We offer the following in relation to support and welfare:
- one-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
- support with personal issues
- access to additional learning resources
- reasonable adjustment in assessment
- social events
- information about external sources of support.
You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy.
We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.
Course Credit/ recognition of prior learning (RPL)
You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.onepath.edu.au
Please note that although we are required to offer you RPL, it would not be expected as an international student that you would pursue this opportunity as most likely you would not have relevant workplace experience and existing skills and knowledge.
If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.
For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.
OSHC
You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. Onepath College provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover or Onepath College can organise one for you.
Resource Requirements
You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.
PC
| Minimum Requirements | |
| Processor | Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support*; 2 GHz or faster processor Microsoft Windows 10 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 |
| RAM | 10 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended) |
| Hard disk space | 3.1 GB or more of available hard-disk space |
| Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended. |
| Graphics processor acceleration requirements | OpenGL 2.0-capable system |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
| Minimum requirements | |
| Processor | Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support |
| Operating system | Big Sur |
| RAM | 2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended) |
| Hard disk space | 4 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation. |
| Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended |
| Graphics processor acceleration requirements | OpenGL 2.0-capable system |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
| Name of software | Associated costs | |
| Office 365 | $109 annually | https://products.office.com/en-au/buy/office |
| Laptop details | Associated costs | |
| Any laptop that meets the specifications above | $450 (approximate only) | Various |
How Can I Apply?
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including:
- copy of your High School Certificate and Transcript
- copy of your passport
- Proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.
Where To From Here?
If your application is successful, we will send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.
Once we receive this, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter and an invoice for the first payment.
The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with Onepath College’s International Student Handbook. This can be found online at www.onepath.edu.au