CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
B.E.S.T training
CHC30125 - CERTIFICATE III IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
CHC30125 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is a nationally recognised qualification for people seeking to work in regulated early learning services across Australia. This qualification provides the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to support the learning, development and wellbeing of children from birth to preschool age.
Delivered flexibly by BEST Training (RTO 40651), this course combines online learning with mandatory work placement in a regulated early childhood education and care service. Learners can enrol and start online, complete theory at their own pace, and undertake practical placement to meet industry and regulatory requirements. Upon successful completion, graduates receive a nationally recognised qualification.
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for:
- People seeking to start a career in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Educators currently working in childcare without a formal qualification
- School leavers and career changers
- Early learning staff requiring a nationally recognised qualification
- Those wanting to pathway into Diploma-level early childhood qualifications
What You Will Learn
On successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Support children’s learning, development and wellbeing
- Implement safe, inclusive and child-centred practices
- Work within the National Quality Framework (NQF)
- Promote child safety, wellbeing and development
- Support play-based learning programs
- Communicate effectively with children, families and colleagues
- Follow legal, ethical and workplace requirements in early childhood settings
Online Learning & Access
- Flexible online learning through Moodle
- Self-paced theory components
- Access learning resources, videos and assessments online
- Trainer support throughout your course
- Start your online learning instantly after enrolment
- Practical placement must be completed in a regulated early childhood service
Assessment & Certification
- Knowledge quizzes and written assessments
- Practical tasks and workplace-based evidence
- Observation and evidence collection during placement
- Assessment must meet unit requirements
- Upon successful completion, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification
- Certificates issued in line with ASQA and RTO compliance requirements
Course Details
- Qualification: CHC30125 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Delivery mode: Online theory + mandatory work placement
- Work placement: Required (in a regulated early childhood service)
- Duration: Flexible (self-paced theory; placement hours as per training package requirements)
- Nationally recognised training delivered by BEST Training (RTO 40651)
FAQs
Is this course nationally recognised?
Yes. This is a nationally recognised qualification issued by a registered RTO.
Is work placement required?
Yes. Mandatory placement in a regulated early childhood education and care service is required to complete this qualification.
Can I study online?
Yes. The theory components are delivered online. Practical placement must be completed face-to-face in an approved service.
Can I start straight away?
Yes. Online access is available once your enrolment is processed.
Do I need to be working in childcare already?
No, but you will need to secure a placement to complete the practical components.
AVETMISS & USI Requirements (Mandatory)
As this is a nationally recognised qualification, we are required to collect:
Your Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Personal details for AVETMISS reporting
- Proof of identity
- These are mandatory compliance requirements under ASQA and the National VET Data Policy. Certificates cannot be issued without this information.
WORK PLACEMENT – REQUIREMENTS
Work placement is a mandatory requirement for CHC30125 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and must be completed in a regulated early childhood education and care service.
You must secure a suitable placement with an approved early childhood service.
A Work Placement Agreement must be completed and signed by:
- The student
- The host employer
- BEST Training (RTO 40651)
- Placement hours must meet the training package requirements.
- You are required to complete practical tasks and observations during placement.
- Your workplace supervisor will be asked to support and verify your practical skills.
- BEST Training will provide placement documentation and guidance to support you and your employer.
Enrolment – Start Instantly
Click Commence Enrolment and pay the $50 enrolment fee to begin.
Once payment is received, you will be issued with:
- An LLN assessment, and
- An enrolment interview questionnaire.
- After suitability is confirmed, your first unit will be issued, along with an invoice for that unit.
- Units are delivered on a pay-per-unit basis.
- Most units are $150 per unit, unless otherwise specified.
- Access to each unit is provided once payment for that unit is received.
- You can progress through the qualification unit by unit at your own pace.
ENROL AND START INSTANTLY
Login and startHere’s the final **short, step-by-step version** with that extra instruction added:
What happens next?
You’ll be taken to Moodle to pay the $50 enrolment fee by **PayPal or credit card**. Click **Create new account**, complete all required details, then **select CHC30125 from the list of available courses** and proceed with payment. After payment, log in and complete your student profile and personal details in Moodle. You’ll then receive an LLN assessment and enrolment questionnaire. Once approved, your first unit will be issued and invoiced.
