Working with children as an early childhood educator is one of the most valuable and rewarding professions a person can choose.

CIT offers a range of courses in children’s education and care – get started today! You will learn valuable skills where education and play go hand-in-hand for children and young people. Train in CIT’s dedicated facilities with our simulated early learning centre at CIT Bruce – allowing you to gain real-world skills and experience!

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Overview: This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to assist in the planning of learning environments and experiences for young children as well as provide for their physical and emotional care.

Program No: C3-HC56

Campus: CIT Bruce 

Duration: 2 semesters full-time (approx. 20 hours per week) OR part-time equivalent. You will also need to complete approx. 8 hours per week of independent and self-directed learning to practise and develop your skills.

Indicative Cost: $2,074 | Apprentice/trainee $430

Likely Job Outcome: Child care worker, Child care assistant, Family day care worker and Learning Assistant in Schools.

Additional Information: This program has a mandatory industry placement (approx. 240 hours in total). You must also have a 'Working with Vulnerable People Check' before undertaking any professional placement with children. Information will be provided on enrolment.

Entry Requirements: On entry, you will need to demonstrate appropriate reading, writing and oral communication skills by undertaking a literacy assessment (ASCF level 3). You may be required to undertake additional Foundation Skills subjects to support your learning and success in this program.

If you are entering this program as a trainee under the Australian Apprenticeships arrangements you must be employed in the industry and you must register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP) prior to enrolment.

Further Study: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care