CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is an entry level qualification to help prepare trainees with the skills and knowledge to work with children 0-5 years in the early childhood industry. Trainees will be given a training contract and allocated a dedicated QAT trainer who will support trainees through their course by conducting regular workplace visits to further develop students’ learning and professional development. After successful completion of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care traineeship with QAT, trainees will be eligible to further their studies within the Early Childhood industry by enrolling in our Diploma of Early Education and Care. This qualification is for people who want to work as an Early Childhood Educator in a centre-based service and family day care. You will be able to facilitate children’s play and ensure children’s health and safety while supporting their learning and wellbeing. Queensland Academy of Technology partners with some of the best early childhood education and care services in the industry to give you practical, on-the-job training, access to childcare traineeship jobs, and industry-relevant experience before you graduate. As a leading training college in Brisbane, QAT has a proven history delivering various workplace traineeship programs. We are committed to fully engaging with our supportive team of reputable Host organisations to understand the specific needs, and provide solutions through implementing our trainee programs for adults and school-based trainee programs, engaging with high performing school students.

Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent in the student’s home country). Students who have not completed Year 12 (or equivalent) must have relevant work experience or a qualification that indicate a likely success of course completion.