This course is suitable for:

• Existing early childhood educators seeking a leadership qualification
• Certificate III qualified educators looking to progress their career
• Lead Educators wanting to become Educational Leaders or Centre Directors
• Educators seeking advanced knowledge of child development, curriculum planning and service operations
• Professionals working in long day care, preschool, kindergarten or OSHC settings
• Educators wanting to strengthen their leadership, compliance and management skills
• Individuals seeking a nationally recognised qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Educators wishing to pursue further study pathways in early childhood teaching or education leadership
• Early childhood professionals seeking Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for existing skills and experience
• Educators looking for flexible online study while continuing to work in the sector

On successful completion, participants will be able to:

• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing
• Plan and implement curriculum experiences
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Promote inclusion, diversity and creativity
• Maintain safe and compliant learning environments
• Lead and support early childhood teams
• Develop leadership and professional practice skills
• Prepare for roles such as Lead Educator, Educational Leader and Centre Director

• 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

• 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

• Qualification Code: CHC50125
• Qualification Name: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• Nationally Recognised Training
• RTO: BEST Training (RTO 40651)
• Delivery Mode: Online with Trainer Support
• Duration: Approximately 12–18 Months (Self-Paced)
• Work Placement Requirement: Minimum 280 Hours
• Entry Requirements: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent) and relevant industry experience requirements
• Core Units: 12
• Elective Units: 3
• Assessment Methods: Knowledge Questions, Case Studies, Projects, Workplace Tasks, Third-Party Reports and Practical Observations
• Study Pathways: Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Other Higher Education Qualifications
• Career Outcomes: Lead Educator, Educational Leader, Centre Director, OSHC Coordinator, Family Day Care Coordinator
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Available
• Credit Transfer (CT): Available at No Additional Cost
• Enrolment Fee: $50
• Unit Cost: $190 Per Unit
• Workplace-Based Learning: Yes
• Trainer Support: Included Throughout the Course

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.

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 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.

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.

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.