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Online learning is now available at MCIE, giving you the flexibility to study when and where it works best for you!
Whether you’re balancing work or family life, our courses are designed to fit around your schedule while still offering expert guidance and industry-relevant learning. You’ll get access to our digital courses, experienced trainers, and support every step of the way.
If you’re looking to build a rewarding career shaping young minds, the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is now offered online—so you can take the first step toward becoming an educator, from wherever you are.
Satisfied with training
92.4% Satisfied
Improved work status
74.4% Improved work status
Average weekly pay
$953 Weekly pay
Program details
National Code
CHC30121
Units
15 core + 2 elective
Total duration
38 weeks
Program delivery
Fees and payment options
Weekly payments
Pay in 40 instalments over the length of your course.
$150.00
Weekly FFS
Monthly payments
Pay in 10 instalments over the length of your course.
$600.00
Monthly FFS
Career Prospects
Job titles may include:
- Childcare Worker
- Family Day Carer
- Child Carer
- Childcare Assistant
Workforce demand
According to the Victorian Skills Authority, there were 31,021 Child Carers employed in Victoria in 2022, with 2,734 workers required by 2025.
The National Skills Commission indicates:
- There are currently 136,100 Child Carers employed in Australia
- Future growth for this role is at nearly 6%
- Weekly earnings for Child Carers are around $1,059
- 47% of Child Carers work full-time
- 95% of Child Carers are women, with an average age of 33.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Education and skills
Regulatory
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of at least 18 years of age.
All candidates require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students, or you can give MCIE administration staff permission to apply on your behalf.
Students with disabilities
Digital technology
Industry requirements
Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of the following for work placement (requirements vary according to host employer policies):
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- Flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccinations
Prior experience
Work placement
Students must complete 160 mandatory placement hours for the work-based training component of this program. Students are required to find placement in a licensed Long Day Care setting, with an appropriate range of work tasks and ratios of children, and access to qualified supervisor (i.e. a person who holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care of equivalent).
You can look up eligible services by using this link: https://www.acecqa.gov.au/resources/national-registers
MCIE can organise your work placement for a $300 fee if required.
Delivery and assessment
Course is accessed online via our user friendly learning management system. Work-placement will be undertaken at a MCIE approved Early Childhood Education and Care service.
This course is also available as a traineeship for domestic (local) students and blended delivery.
Assessment
Assessments include written short answer questions, case study/scenario and practical demonstrations and work placement portfolio and reflective journal.
Required equipment
Students must have access to a computer or laptop and have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions, attach and upload documents, communicate with trainers via email, the student portal and the learning management system.
Student support
3 hours real-time facilitator led support webinars are available for students weekly. Students may access an optional 1 hour, one-on-one trainer session per month.
Course Units
Core Units
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
- CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
- CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
- CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
- CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
- CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
- CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
- CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
- CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
- CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
- CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and care
- CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
- CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
- CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
Elective Units
- BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
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