Courses

ACEC offers practice-based course work which delivers high-quality, employment-ready graduates through an integrated program of the latest educational theory with professional experience every semester, every year. Students continually expand their knowledge and competence throughout the entire course.

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is the latest qualification for people who wish to commence a career in the early childhood industry. This qualification will give you an orientation to the workplace along with theoretical and practical knowledge to work with children between the ages of birth and 6 years in a long day care, preschool, occasional care and family day care service.

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. This qualification addresses the skills and knowledge required to provide the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children's wellbeing, learning and development.

ACEC offers two flexible study options:

OPTION 1 - Distance Learning (full unit)
CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk provides explicit alignment to legislative and organisational reporting frameworks to deliver duty of care requirements, working within an ethical framework and apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures when dealing with children and young people. The training also provides an update on legislative changes in your state. This unit is an approved Child Protection training course required for compliance under section 162A.

OPTION 2 - BRIDGING COURSE
If you have attained a Statement of Attainment in CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk you may choose to complete our Bridging Course to achieve the Statement of Attainment in CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk. The Bridging Course involves reading learning material and completing required assessments to update your knowledge and skills to ensure you meet the requirements of CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk. The Statement of Attainment in CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk qualification meets the Education and Care Services National Regulations requirements.