Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Course Overview
This qualification prepares you for a rewarding career as an early childhood educator in a regulated Australian care service. You will learn to support children's wellbeing and development while implementing an approved learning framework. The course includes a mandatory 160 hours of work placement to equip you with essential practical experience.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain the skills to support children's development and wellbeing in a regulated education and care setting
- Complete 160 hours of practical work placement in a real-world environment
- Learn to operate within established policies and procedures using discretion and judgment
- Prepare for roles in long day care, family day care, pre-schools, and kindergartens
- Receive comprehensive pre-enrolment consultation to ensure the course is the right fit for you
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Nov 2025
Feb 2026
Jul 2026
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Nov 2026
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Campus
AIBT NSW Blacktown Campus
AIBT TAS Hobart Campus
AIBT QLD Mount Gravatt Campus
Mode of study
Fees and deadlines depend on the selected options. Fees and currency conversion are approximate.
Offer response
4 - 6 weeks after your application is submitted
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Course Overview
This qualification prepares you for a rewarding career as an early childhood educator in a regulated Australian care service. You will learn to support children's wellbeing and development while implementing an approved learning framework. The course includes a mandatory 160 hours of work placement to equip you with essential practical experience.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain the skills to support children's development and wellbeing in a regulated education and care setting
- Complete 160 hours of practical work placement in a real-world environment
- Learn to operate within established policies and procedures using discretion and judgment
- Prepare for roles in long day care, family day care, pre-schools, and kindergartens
- Receive comprehensive pre-enrolment consultation to ensure the course is the right fit for you
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Tuition fee
Apply by
Start date
Nov 2025
Feb 2026
Jul 2026
Sep 2026
Nov 2026
Duration
Campus
AIBT NSW Blacktown Campus
AIBT TAS Hobart Campus
AIBT QLD Mount Gravatt Campus
Mode of study
Fees and deadlines depend on the selected options. Fees and currency conversion are approximate.
Offer response
4 - 6 weeks after your application is submitted