Early Childhood Education Courses

If you are considering working with children and helping to shape their learning and development during those critical early stages then these courses are your first step to a rewarding career.

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Code: CHC30113
This is the course you need to be able to work with children in those precious years when they are starting to engage with the world around them. It is...
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Code: CHC50113
When you know that you’re on the path to a career within childcare, this is the course to give you the strongest foundation. It brings in all of the elements...
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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Code: CHC30113

  • Qualification
    Certificate III
  • Study
    Online & Face to Face classes
  • Duration
    6-12 Months
  • Prior Learning
    Credit Recognised
  • Price
    Start now from $200

Course Details

This is the course you need to be able to work with children in those precious years when they are starting to engage with the world around them. It is widely known that this is an exceptional time in a child’s life and the right combination of encouragement and learning-through-play can set them up for a lifetime of confidence and a love of learning.

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113) prepares you for the role of educator in a range of early childhood settings and operates under the national and state legislative guidelines and regulations provided for education and care services.

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113) is a nationally recognised qualification from the Community Services Training package for those who wish to commence a career in the early childhood sector. Employment opportunities for those completing the course include: working in a Long Day Care or Family Day Care service, in-home care or as a nanny.

The course is made up of 18 units over a 6-12 month period. Students are working with text books (to be purchased), online resources and on-going student support from qualified trainers and assessors experienced in the field of early childhood. Students are required to complete 120 hours of practical experience in a registered early childhood education and care facility.

PEAK Training offers Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113) online or in classroom in Sydney metro, regional or remote New South Wales, dependent upon the number of enrolled students.

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  • Smart and Skilled Funding

    Smart and Skilled is a reform of the NSW Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. From 1 January 2015, Smart and Skilled provides eligible students with:

    • An entitlement to government-subsidised training up to and including Certificate III.
    • Government funding for higher-level courses (Certificate IV and above) in targeted priority areas.

    Smart and Skilled funding is available for eligible students in Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113) run by PEAK Training. Normally, this Certificate III costs $2590. With the Smart and Skilled funding, this course costs $1590.

    For more information including eligibility criteria, available places and enrolment, please contact PEAK Training on info@peaktraining.net.au or phone PEAK Training on 02 9779 9999.

    You can also find information on eligibility on the Smart and Skilled website www.smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au

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  • Unique Student Identifier

    Every student with PEAK Training will need to create a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Or if you already have one, let us know on your enrolment form.

    Your USI will help keep your training records and results together in an online account controlled by you. By having a USI you will be able to access your training records and results (or transcript) whenever you need them. For example for a new employer. Your USI can be accessed online from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

    To obtain your USI, please go to www.usi.gov.au and create an account.

  • Credit Transfer

    PEAK Training recognises all Australian Qualifications Framework accreditations and Statements of Attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations.

    Recognition of prior learning may also be undertaken. Learners need to gather evidence of their prior learning and experience to enable PEAK Training to assess their compatibility with the current educational requirements.

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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Code: CHC50113

  • Qualification
    Diploma Certificate
  • Study
    Online and Face to Face
  • Duration
    18-24 Months
  • Prior Learning
    Credit Recognised
  • Price
    up to $4590

Course Details

When you know that you’re on the path to a career within childcare, this is the course to give you the strongest foundation. It brings in all of the elements of a Certificate to help you inspire and encourage children’s educational development, plus additional learning on leadership and management.

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113) prepares students for the role of educator in a range of early childhood education settings, operating under the national and state legislative guidelines and regulation provided for education and care services. Educators help support the implementation of an approved learning framework to facilitate children’s wellbeing, learning and development.

This is a nationally recognised qualification from the Community Services Training Package. It is a prerequisite for educators who wish to equip themselves for leadership and management positions within the early childhood sector, such as: room leader, family day care service coordinator and centre director.

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113) contains 28 units studied over a maximum period of 24 months. Students are provided with textbooks, online resources and on-going student support from qualified trainers and assessors experienced in the early childhood field. Students are required to complete 240 hours of practical experience in a registered early childhood education and care facility.

Peak training offers this course online. It is also available in classroom dependent upon the number of enrolled students and can be delivered in Sydney metro, regional or remote New South Wales.

Download Course Information Booklet


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Flexible Learning.

At your Own Pace.

Study Online

Enrol

  • Credit Transfer

    PEAK Training recognises all Australian Qualifications Framework accreditations and Statements of Attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations.

    Recognition of prior learning can also be undertaken. Learners need to gather evidence of their prior learning and experience to enable PEAK Training to assess their compatibility with the current educational requirements.

    Download Credit Transfer Form

  • Unique Student Identifier

    Every student with PEAK Training will need to create a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Or if you already have one, let us know on your enrolment form.

    Your USI will help keep your training records and results together in an online account controlled by you. By having a USI you will be able to access your training records and results (or transcript) whenever you need them. For example: for a new employer. Your USI can be accessed online from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

    To obtain your USI, please go to www.usi.gov.au and create an account.

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