Embracia EDUCATION
CHC30121 – Certificate III In Early Childhood Education and Care
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is a comprehensive course that will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to provide quality care and education for young children.
Course Duration
12 months
Priority Employment Opportunities
with Embracia Childcare & Kindergarten
Delivery Mode
Blend of Face to Face, online and placement
Work Placement
160 hours – Guaranteed at Embracia Childcare & Kindergarten Centres

CHC30121 – Certificate III In Early Childhood Education and Care
Interested in working with young children and inspiring the next generation of young learners?
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is a great start to your career in the childcare industry and will provide you with all the necessary skills to get started within our Embracia Victoria childcare centres.
Delivery Mode
Our courses are delivered in a blended mode combining classroom training with self-paced online learning and a practical work placement. The classroom training takes place at our Campus in Avondale Heights or Kew East.
Units of Competency
- 15 core units
- 2 elective units
We have selected the elective units of competency with a focus on promoting innovation and reflecting on professional practice within team environments.
Core Units
- CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- HLTAID012 – Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
- HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
- CHCECE030 – Support inclusion and diversity
- CHCECE031 – Support children’s health, safety and well-being
- CHCECE032 – Nurture babies and toddlers
- CHCECE033 – Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
- CHCECE034 – Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
- CHCECE035 – Support the holistic learning and development of children
- CHCECE036 – Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
- CHCECE038 – Observe children to inform practice
- CHCECE054 – Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Straight Islander Peoples cultures
- CHCECE055 – Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
- CHCECE056 – Work effectively in children’s education and care
- CHCECE037 – Support children to connect with the natural environment
Elective Units
- CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- BSBSTR401 – Promote innovation in team environments
Course Length
- 12 months. This includes term breaks and your work placement.
- 160 hours of work placement
We guarantee every student undertaking the placement at one of our centres a job interview after completion of the course.
Entry Requirements (Domestic)
Australian and permanent residents undertaking this course must fulfill the following entry requirements:
- Must hold a satisfactory Australian police check
- Must hold a Working with Children’s check
- Must able to commit to the course attendance requirements
- Undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment
- Undertake a Pre-Training Review (PTR) to provide us with an indication of existing skills and experience
Entry Requirements (International)
International students undertaking this course must fulfill the following entry requirements:
- Be over the age of 18
- Demonstrate good command of written and spoken English
- Verified evidence of IELTS Level 6
- Hold a minimum of a Higher School Certificate (or equivalent)
- Meet the following Student Visa 500 subclass requirements:
- Be a genuine temporary entrant
- Meet English language test score requirements
- Demonstrate financial capacity
- Hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- Meet the health requirements
- Be of good character
Fees & Charges
Payment plans are available to both Domestic and International students.
To secure a place in this course students are only required to pay $300 upfront as an Enrolment Fee which is non-refundable.
Enrol now by paying $300 today and get started on your Child Care career path with Embracia Education!
Domestic Students
$1,500
The course fee of $1,500 includes the application fee of $300 (non-refundable) and $1,200 tuition fees for the 12-months training and your placement. Benefit from our studentfriendly payment options and split your student fees in several instalments.
International Students
$10,000
The course fee of $10,000 includes the application fee of $300 (non-refundable) and $9,700 tuition fees for the 12-months training and your placement. Benefit from our studentfriendly payment options and split your student fees in several instalments.
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Enrol Now!
Enrol now and secure your place by submitting your application form and the $300 application fee (non-refundable) today and get started on your Child Care career path with Embracia Education!
Name | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Domestic Enrol | International Enrol |
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Feb 2025-Mar2026 | 03/02/2025 | 08/03/2026 |
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