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How to Choose Your Childcare Qualification: Certificate III or Diploma

Written by Career Advisor | Feb 12, 2020 3:28:16 AM

There are endless choices when it comes to tertiary study, from different training providers to hundreds of subjects and various courses. Navigating the world of tertiary education can be a bit daunting at first. In this post we'll give you some tips to help you choose whether you should study a Certificate III or Diploma. 

CHC30113 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care
What's great about it? 

This is the level qualification for anyone who wants to work in the childcare industry and gain employment in ACECQA approved early childhood services. You'll study for 12 months and clock up 120 hours of work experience in a childcare environment. By the end of the course, not only will you be qualified but you'll also have practical on the job experience. It is possible to start your career in early childhood before you graduate, however, you must be enrolled and working your way through this course. If you choose to continue with your study and become more qualified, you'll rest easy knowing that you've started in the right place. With the recognition of prior learning, none of your hard work will go to waste.

 

What will I learn?

This qualification covers the fundamentals of early childhood development, education and care. It reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings. You'll graduate from the CHC30113 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care with the skills, knowledge and experience to support the development of relationships, learning and education with children, families and the community. 

When can I start?

If you study with us at Venture Education you can start as soon as your enrolment is complete, so the question is: how quickly can you enrol!? Contact us if you'd like to speak about enrolling in a course.

How much does it cost?

You may be eligible for government funding, or you may even be eligible to study for free! Check out our fees and funding page for up to date fee information. Or contact us and we'll get back to you shortly to discuss fees and funding. 

 

CHC50113 - Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
What's great about it?

If you're a born leader or you know that you want to work your way up once you've started your career in Childcare, then this is the course for you. The Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care is the qualification required to work in supervisor and senior roles such as a lead educator, coordinator or director in an early childhood service. When you graduate you'll be confident in your abilities, after all, you will have been studying for two years, and you will clock up over 200 hours on the job! If you decide to keep studying, after you've received your qualification you'll be able to gain recognition of prior learning towards an advanced diploma or bachelor's degree!

What will I learn?

The CHC50113 - Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so, students work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standards. With topics on management, you will also develop the ability to lead and support other staff, implement and lead educational programs, and manage a variety of tasks within an early childhood service. You'll gain the skills to design and implement curriculum in early childhood education and care services.

When can I start?

If you study with us at Venture Education you can start as soon as your enrolment is complete, so the question is: how quickly can you enrol!? Contact us if you'd like to speak about enrolling in a course.


How much does it cost?

You may be eligible for government funding, or you may even be eligible to study for free! Check out our fees and funding page for up to date fee information. Or contact us and we'll get back to you shortly to discuss fees and funding. 

So what are you waiting for? Check out our courses in childcare and get yourself on your way to becoming a professional in a career you'll love!