Learning Mode

VDSS Classroom (Lilydale) Work based/Traineeship

Duration:

Classroom:12-18 Months
Work-based or Traineeship:12-18 Months
VDSS (VET Delivered to Secondary Students):2 years

Next Intake:

Classroom:July 2025
Work-based or Traineeship:Enrol anytime

Location:

School-based
Workplace
Lilydale Campus

Want to inspire the next generation through early learning?

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is the minimum requirement to work in the early childhood education and care sector. This qualification provides entry level job pathways in early childhood centres, home-based care, and before and after school hours care.

The course includes a hands-on work placement with children aged from birth to 6 years, offering you practical experience in real-world early childhood settings.

You will complete a minimum of 120 hours placement, organised by Cire Training, ensuring you gain exposure to a variety of childcare environments that will help you build your skills and confidence.

Cire Training actively supports students to find and complete their required placements by working in partnership with local employers and community organisations. Our dedicated team assists with preparation, placement coordination, and ongoing support to ensure students gain valuable, hands-on experience in real-world settings.

Who should enrol?

People who would like to pursue a career in the early learning industry.

Delivery Mode and Duration

Classroom | 12-18 Months

Two days a week in the classroom, online self-study activities and 180 hours of work placement is required to be completed in three placement blocks throughout the course.
Work-based or Traineeship | 12-18 Months

Self-paced online learning using interactive eLearning content. Regular sessions with your trainer in the workplace to support your studies.
VDSS (VET Delivered to Secondary Students) | 2 years

Delivery Mode

Classroom | 12-18 months

Two days a week in the classroom supplemented by online activities. 180 hours of work placement is completed in three placement blocks throughout the course.

Work-based or Traineeship | 12-18 months

Monthly sessions with your trainer in the workplace to support your studies. Online learning using interactive eLearning content. Students will require a clear Police Check and a Working with Children Check for work placement.

Secondary School (VDSS) | 2 years

Earn a qualification while completing your Year 10, 11, or 12 studies. Choose from a partial or full course to suit your school workload. Ideal for VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) and Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) students.

Entry Requirements

Students will require:

Victorian Police Check
Working with Children Check
Moderate computer, email and internet skills.

Cire Training will assess prospective students’ existing skills, knowledge, and abilities (including Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) skills) and will identify any specific needs to ensure that their chosen course is suitable.

Career opportunities

Employment options for graduates of this course include:

Kindergarten Assistant
Family Day Care Educator
Playgroup Assistant
Early Childhood Educator
Nanny.

Pathways

Graduates of this program can pursue a variety of career paths in early childhood education at early learning centres, private homes, or outside school hours care services.

This course also serves as a foundation for further study, such as:

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Units

Core units

CHCECE030 – Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE031 – Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
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
CHCECE037 – Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCECE038 – Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE054 – Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
CHCECE055 – Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
CHCECE056 – Work effectively in children’s education and care
CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective units

CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Fees

Please note the below fees are listed as the total course cost and are inclusive of the tuition, resource, and amenities fees. The student tuition fees, as published, are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

Skills First Government Subsidised Positions (Concession Card)
Tuition: $96
Amenities: $100
Textbook: $120
Uniform: $45
Total: $361

Skills First Government Subsidised Positions (Non-Concession Card)
Tuition: $480
Amenities: $100
Textbook: $120
Uniform: $45
Total: $745

Fee For Service (Non-Funded)
Tuition: $4,500
Amenities: $100
Textbook: $120
Uniform: $45
Total: $4,765

The eligibility criteria for accessing Skills First funding have changed, providing more funding options for prospective students. We encourage you to speak to an enrolment officer to understand how this may impact you.

Disclaimer: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Eligibility criteria apply. Cire Services Inc. recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs. We encourage individuals with disabilities to access government-subsidised training.

Training Organisation Identification (TOID) 4150

Categories:

Vocational Education & Training (VET) Early Childhood Education & Care

Contact Our Support Team

Our friendly team are always happy to help and can be contacted by:

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Learning Mode

Duration:

Next Intake:

Location: