CHC30121 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

International Students

• Minimum 18 years of age.

Academic Requirements:

• Successful completion of Year 10, (High School Certificate (HSC) OR equivalent) OR a Certificate II OR equivalent OR be a mature age.

English Requirements:

It is essential that international students must exhibit a strong command of the English language. Undertaken one of the following English Language Tests and met the minimum score.

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 5.0.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test must have scored 35 or higher.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) must have scored 41 or higher.
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) ESOL test must have score 154 or higher.
• Evidence that English is the medium of instruction at the student’s school and has been for the last two (2) years. The student has a satisfactory grade in the language.

If the student does not have current proof of one of the above listed English Language Tests, they will be required to take an English Placement Test administered by Skills Australia Institute (SAI). The student’s Education Agent can manage the English Proficiency Exam on behalf of SAI.

Student Visa Entry Requirements

International students who are looking to apply student visa must comply with English requirements as per Department of Home Affairs Website as Below:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility

Australian Permanent Residents

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Successful completion of Year 10, (High School Certificate (HSC) OR equivalent) OR a Certificate II OR equivalent OR be a mature age.

English Requirement:

• Students need to demonstrate that they have a proficiency in English and a basic understanding of Maths. For students who cannot supply documented proof on their academic and English language proficiency, they will be required to sit a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test prior to a place being offered in the course.

Additional Requirements for all Students

• Students must undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check prior to commencing their work placement.
• From the 1st July 2019, a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) will replace the current system where people can have either national police check assessment done by an employer or a DHS screening.
• For students who have a current, valid DCSI/DHS screening clearance for child-related employment, it will be recognised under the new laws until it expires. You do not need to do anything until it is time to renew your current check.
• Please note: Mature students, who do not meet the admission requirements listed above, may be allowed entrance on the basis of their work experience.

To successfully complete the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, students must complete the following 17 units comprising of 15 core units and two (2) elective units.

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52 Weeks Two (2) Semesters = 26 weeks each Consisting of:

• Four (4) Terms of Study = 10 weeks each, plus
• A three (3) week break at the end of each Term = 12 weeks.

• Fees And Charges

Perth & Adelaide

After successfully completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care students will be able to work in the following job roles:

• Outside School Hours Aide
• Childhood Educator Assistant
• Preschool Assistant
• Nanny

This course includes 480 hours of work-based training which will be completed over a period of 20 weeks. During work-based training, students will be able to practice their skills and knowledge in workplace setting. This will assist students to be job-ready after successfully completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Payment Options

If you wish to accept the offer, you need to sign the Acceptance of Offer form together with the minimum payment of fees. You can use the following payment methods:

• Cash or EFTPOS in person at SAI’s Perth campus
• Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard) via PayPal on the student invoice

We accept credit card payments (Visa or MasterCard only) and a 1% surcharge will be added to the total amount. You can download our Credit Card Authorisation form HERE

Bank draft or money order payable to “Skills Australia Institute” and send to SAI’s Perth campus (all bank drafts must be in $AUD Australian dollars to an Australian bank)

Electronic Bank transfer (Telegraphic Transfer) from an overseas bank account

Bank Account Details:

Note:

All fees must be paid in Australian dollars. Please put your full name or invoice number as reference. An official receipt will be sent to you once your payment is verified. To confirm your payment, please email a copy of the bank transfer receipt to info@skillsaustralia.edu.au

Successful completion of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will lay a foundation for successful students to progress into CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or a range of other Diploma qualifications.