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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC30125
Care & communityCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
17Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
334Training providers
Jul 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CHC30125, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Child Care Worker
Industries
Community Services
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CHC30125 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 17 units: 15 core plus 2 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environments
BSBSUS411Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCECE030Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE031Support children's health, safety and wellbeing
CHCECE032Nurture babies and toddlers
CHCECE033Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE034Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE035Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE036Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE037Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCECE038Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE039Comply with family day care administration requirements
CHCECE040Attend to daily functions in home-based child care
CHCECE054Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
CHCECE055Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care
CHCECE056Work effectively in children's education and care
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at risk
CHCSAC009Support the holistic development of children in school age care
HLTAID012Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
HLTFSE001Follow basic food safety practices
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CHC30125 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

334 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

ACADEMIA AUSTRALIABased in VIC · Registered since 2005→
Academy of Early Learning Training Pty LtdBased in SA · Registered since 2025→
Academy of Education and Innovation AustraliaBased in NSW · Registered since 2017→
Academy Of Workplace Learning Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2013→
Academy Training & Assessment Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2025→
Access Skills TrainingBased in VIC · Registered since 1999→
ACORN COLLEGEBased in QLD · Registered since 2024→
Active RTO Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2026→
Actors Centre AustraliaBased in NSW · Registered since 2016→
AdvancED Education & TrainingBased in VIC · Registered since 2015→
AGAEBased in VIC · Registered since 2014→
Aged Care Training AustraliaBased in VIC · Registered since 1999→
AICHMBased in VIC · Registered since 2025→
AIMERS COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONBased in QLD · Registered since 2016→
AIO Training Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2020→
Alana Kaye CollegeBased in NT · Registered since 2010→
AlffieBased in VIC · Registered since 2015→
Allied InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 2018→
Allora CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 2015→
Alma Mater College Australia Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2022→
ALPINE EDUCATIONBased in NSW · Registered since 2016→
ANAE COLLEGEBased in VIC · Registered since 2018→
ANE CollegeBased in NSW · Registered since 2020→
Angel Institute of EducationBased in WA · Registered since 2008→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.