The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care gives the skills and knowledge required to provide care for individuals and groups of children. It allows you to plan activities facilitating their leisure and play, allowing them to achieve their learning outcomes.
This qualification gives the knowledge and confidence to work in a number of early childhood settings. You will learn to provide high quality care for children as well as creating safe and effective learning environments and implement an approved learning framework to support children’s wellbeing, learning and development. Either this course or its predecessor course, code CHC30113 are a prerequisite to enrolment into CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
– A laptop / computer
– The internet
– A scanner, or a scanner app downloaded on their smart phone
In addition a student must be comfortable in completing the following tasks on a laptop/computer:
Please advise our Training Coordinator during your initial telephone or in-person meeting if you require additional learning support. This allows a support plan to be developed before you commence your course. Support services may be available for students with a disability, impairment or long-term condition, and/or learning, language, literacy or numeracy difficulties. As outlined in the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment, students are encouraged to contact the College at the time of enrolment to confirm whether appropriate support can be provided for their individual needs.
Throughout your studies, you may experience personal challenges that could affect your enrolment. This may include stress at home, difficulties at work, financial pressures, or other personal issues. Our Wellness Coordinator is available to assist as needed. If you are experiencing stress or facing personal difficulties, please inform your Trainer or Training Coordinator, who can refer you to the Wellness Coordinator.
All conversations with the Wellness Coordinator remain confidential unless disclosure is required by law or you provide consent for relevant information to be shared with your Trainer. Counselling offers a confidential space where you can discuss concerns that may be impacting your academic performance or mental health and wellbeing. All NBMC counselling services are free and available to all students. Please note that counselling at NBMC is short-term; if you require ongoing or long-term support, we can provide details for an appropriate external provider.
This qualification can be completed through a traineeship pathway. Please contact Julie Lindfield at julie@nbmc.nsw.edu.au or call 9970 1053 for further information. New entrant traineeship are currently fee free. You can also learn more about traineeships here – https://nbmc.nsw.edu.au/course-funding-option/traineeship/
Microsoft Teams is an easy-to-use video conferencing and collaboration platform with a simple setup. You’ll be able to see your trainer and classmates and interact just as you would in a face-to-face classroom, all from the comfort of your own home.
To join a Microsoft Teams classroom, you will need:
*Most laptops come with built-in webcams and microphones. Smartphones and tablets also include cameras and microphones.
We have a simple instructional video to help you get started, which can be viewed by clicking here.
Please note: Students must watch our Microsoft Teams instructional video before enrolling in any course they plan to attend via Teams if they are not already confident using Teams.
Training in priority qualifications is fee-free and fully funded by the NSW and Commonwealth Governments.
Total number of units = 17
15 core units
2 elective units, consisting of:
1 unit from the list below
1 unit from the electives listed below, elsewhere in the CHC Community Services
Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| 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 | CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
We have selected the following electives to meet industry requirements
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| HLTFSE001 | Follow basic food safety practices |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
Electives – 1 elective to be chosen by student
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCCCS010 | Maintain a high standard of service |
If you have a specific elective in mind which is not listed above, please let us know in your interview process.
To have this qualification awarded, you must complete all 15 core and 2 elective units.
Northern Beaches & Mosman College recognises that you may be able to demonstrate a particular competency based on prior learning, skills gained in the workforce, or skills otherwise gained.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) can be granted if you can demonstrate competency in all the performance criteria in the elements of a particular unit of competency (from a training package).
If you think you may be eligible for RPL in a prospective course, please contact the College for an initial discussion as to your suitability at least 2 weeks before the course commences, or for late enrolments, you must advise the Training Coordinator on enrolment. Students then have 3 weeks to lodge a fully completed application with all supporting documentation. Supporting and current evidence must be submitted with your application. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the evidence to support their claim for RPL. As RPL must be considered and assessed through one-on-one interaction between the applicant and assessor, the course fee remains the same (unless otherwise determined by a funding contract).
Applications received after this time will not be considered. Please be aware, if any of the training for units of competency for which you are applying for RPL are delivered while your application is still being considered, it is strongly recommended that you attend the related classes as we cannot guarantee that your application for RPL will be successful. As a guide the process will take between 2 and 4 weeks once your application has been submitted.
Steps in the RPL Assessment Process
If you decide you would like to investigate the possibility of RPL further:
Step 1 – Request a formal RPL Application Pack from NBMC
The pack will include an application form and details of the units of competency and competency skills required within the relevant qualification. The application must be fully completed with as much supporting documentation as possible before being returned to NBMC. Ensure that all the evidence that you provide is relevant to the units of competency for which you are applying for RPL. The more comprehensive the evidence is, the easier and faster the assessment process will be. You have 3 weeks on receiving the application to complete and return it to NBMC.
Step 2 – Conversation with Assessor
If required, the assessor will conduct a competency conversation with you. You will be required to answer questions related to the industry area to identify your current skills.
Step 3 – Practical demonstration of your skills
If required, the assessor will conduct a practical skills test at your workplace (if appropriate) or at another suitable venue. This, again, is an opportunity to demonstrate your level of competence. This assessment will be focussed on skills that are required in the qualification. Your assessor will identify the skills that he/she will want you to demonstrate.
Further steps
After the assessment, your assessor will give you information about the skills that have been recognised and whether you have gained any of units of competency applied for through RPL.
Northern Beaches & Mosman College recognises Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations (RTO) where the Training Package guidelines allow it.
If you have a current qualification from another RTO that you wish to seek credit for (towards a course offered by NBMC) you can apply to the College for recognition of this achievement, including Credit Transfer where appropriate. You will be required to give permission to NBMC to verify the authenticity of the qualifications provided by contacting the issuing Registered Training Organisation or by checking your Unique Student Identifier records.
You must make this application within one week of the commencement of the course.
Credit Transfer may only be awarded for whole units of competence that meet the packaging rules of the Qualification they are enrolled in. Where a mapping guide identified a partial credit, this will not be considered for credit transfer, and the applicant will be advised to seek RPL.
-70 hours – 0-2years
-30 hours – 2-3 years
-60 hours – 3-5 years
(Note: additional workplace hours may be required if assessment tasks have not been satisfactorily completed within the mandatory 160 hours)
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121 can provide a pathway to the Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care CHC50121 and a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education.
All NBMC Trainers/Assessors are current industry professionals with the required qualifications to deliver and assess this course. Trainers draw upon and share their own experiences in the industry to ensure that the training delivered to you is current and relevant. For information about individual trainers, please click on the trainer name in the class details below for the trainer’s bio
From 1 January 2015 it is a requirement of the Federal Government that all students undertaking nationally recognised training will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This involves an easy online application. See USI Fact Sheet for information on how to apply for a USI go to the Unique Student Identifier (USI) Website for additional information: https://www.usi.gov.au/students/get-a-usi. Please ensure when completing your enrolment information, that the details relating to your name are identical to those on the identification evidence (eg passport or driver’s licence) used when creating your USI, eg no abbreviations or nicknames should be used. Once created, it is important that you keep a record of your USI and access to your accredited training records in a safe place. You will need this information for any future enrolments into accredited training in Australia. Please contact the College on 9970 1000 if you require assistance.
Enjoy smaller class sizes, a personalised relationship with your trainer, face-to face teaching sessions and qualifications that include real life work experience, when you choose to study at Northern Beaches & Mosman College. (NBMC)
With classes available across the Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore in Brookvale and Mosman, the College offers increasing numbers of accredited and vocational qualifications. Students include those looking to upskill, to change career direction and school leavers keen to step onto a career pathway. Courses on offer can lead directly to employment and/or go towards future learning opportunities.
This course may be delivered at one of the following campuses.
The NSW and Federal Governments have signed an agreement to deliver more fee free vocational education places in NSW in 2025 and 2026. Funding is being rolled out in stages and for priority qualifications. The next funding period is for training to commence between 1 January 2026 and 1 June 2026.
To be eligible you must be:
If you meet the above criteria, along with the Course Entry Requirements, you can apply to study this course fee free (includes course resources). Fee-free places are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
NOTE: NSW Fee Free applications for Semester 1 2026 are limited. Where NSW Fee Free applications are exhausted applications for subsidised enrolments under the Smart & Skilled Program are still being accepted. See fee structure below. No payment required until application has been approved.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
For further information, please contact Julie Lindfield, Training Coordinator at julie@nbmc.nsw.edu.au or phone 9970 1051.
| Title | Fee |
| Exempt or NSW Fee Free | $0 |
| Concession | $240 |
| If no prior post school qualification | $1600 |
| If a post school qualification has previously been completed | $1930 |
| Not eligible for Smart & Skilled | $8000 |
If there are no NSW Fee Free places available and you wish to enrol under the subsidised Smart & Skilled Program, the course cost can be paid:
If not eligible for subsidised training course cost is $8,000 – please contact us for payment options.
*Enrolment instalment is payable on acceptance into the course.
Below are our available intakes to the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care. Select the intake you wish to enrol into and complete the Online Enrolment Form
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If you have any questions related to the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care please enquire here. Alternatively you can email one of our course-cordinators here