Accelerated Certificate III in Early CHildhood Education - get to your diploma faster!
Have you completed your Cert III in Children’s Services CHC30712 (or prior), and been working in Early Childhood within the last 5 years?
You could be eligible to enrol in our Diploma Accelerated Pathway program.
15 Weeks
Potential time saved by choosing our Accelerated Cert III course over the standard option.
Students can complete the course in just 27 weeks instead of the typical 42 weeks, or save up to 4 months if studying part-time, allowing them a fast tracked pathway to their Diploma studies
$10.42 more p/h
Potential earning difference between Cert III and Diploma qualifications.
Cert III Educators start at $27.17/hr, while Diploma-qualified Educators start at $30.59/hr, and Directors earn upwards from $38.59/hr.
Keep in mind – a lot of work places pay well above award rates.
7+ career pathways
Roles you could pursue with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education:
Options include Senior Educator, Team Leader, Educational Leader, Assistant Director, Centre Director, OSHC Manager, Family Day Care Operator, and other senior roles.
Fast-Track Your Career: The Accelerated Pathway to a Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Are you already working in early childhood education and eager to advance your career? The Accelerated Pathway for the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is designed just for you. This streamlined program recognizes your existing experience and Children’s Services Qualification, enabling you to earn your certification faster and move on to diploma studies, bringing you one step closer to achieving your career goals. The Accelerated Pathway is a full-time study course.
Why Choose the Accelerated Pathway?
If you hold a Certificate III in Children’s Services (CHC30712 or earlier) and have been working in the field of early childhood education within the last five years, the Accelerated Pathway offers you a unique opportunity. It’s an efficient, focused way to gain your Certificate III, which is the foundation for further studies like the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Here’s why this pathway could be the perfect fit for you:
- Leverage Your Experience: Your past work and Children’s Services Qualification are recognized, meaning you won’t need to relearn skills you already possess.
- Save Time: By recognizing your prior learning (RPL) and experience, you’ll only need to complete the units that fill in the gaps in your knowledge.
- Career Advancement: Quickly gaining your Certificate III enables you to move on to Diploma studies sooner, opening doors to higher positions and better pay in early childhood education.
Fees for Accelerated Cert III in Early Childhood Education & care
Accelerated Pathway is a unique way to Diploma in ECEC for those who already have prior certification and work in Early Childhood Education & Care setting.
Your Tuition Fee
$579*
* Fee may vary depending on outcomes of individual assessment.
Course Fees eligible for application as Credit Payment if continuing to complete CHC50121, Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Terms & Conditions Apply
How We Assess You: A Student-Focused Approach
Our assessment process is designed to ensure that you not only meet the standards required for the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, but also feel supported and confident throughout your journey. Here’s how we do it:
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Initial Assessment: Recognizing What You Already Know
The first step is to evaluate your previous experience and Children’s Services Qualification through a comprehensive Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment. This assessment helps us identify the units you’ve already mastered through your Certificate III in Children’s Services (CHC30712 or earlier) and your recent work in the industry.
This means you won’t have to repeat content you’re already familiar with, allowing you to focus on new learning that will enhance your skills and knowledge. For example, if you’ve recently updated your First Aid certification, you can receive a Credit Transfer (link to credit transfer and rpl policies/procedure) for the HLTAID012 unit, saving you time and effort.
2.
Tailored Learning Plan: Focused and Efficient
Based on the results of your initial RPL assessment, we develop a customized learning and assessment plan just for you in our student management system aXcelerate. This plan outlines the specific units you need to complete to gain your certification. It’s designed to be efficient, covering only what’s necessary to ensure you meet all the required competencies.
Your learning plan will include:
- Learner Guides and E-Learning Modules: These resources provide the instructions and activities you need to complete each unit.
- Session Plans: Structured guides that help you manage your study time and prepare for assessments effectively.
3.
Learning in Clusters: Thematic and Relevant
To streamline your learning experience, the compulsory full units that you need to complete are grouped into thematic clusters. Each cluster is designed to build on your existing knowledge while providing targeted training in specific areas of the current best practice in early childhood education:
- Cluster 1 – Working in Early Childhood: covers the skills, knowledge and understanding of legal and ethical obligations when working with children and how to adhere to service policies and procedures. You will learn how to identify ethical and legal concerns and how to respond to these appropriately. Lastly, you will learn to identify where work practices could be improved and how to implement these changes.
- Cluster 2 – Supporting Children’s Development: covers how educators can support a child’s play and learning through curriculum and planning, based on the approved learning frameworks and your services policies and procedures. This cluster will assist you in understanding theoretical knowledge to base your choices when working with children, as well as informing your professional decisions and reflection.
- Cluster 3 – Inclusion and Diversity: explores the how to positively support all children with their unique behavioural needs, promote inclusive practice through a variety of age groups of children and lastly, understand how to support each child in a way that promotes their sense of belonging and encourages them to be individuals.
- Stand-Alone Unit – HLTAID012: In Provide First Aid in an Education and Care setting, you will learn the life-saving skills to provide the best first aid care to children and coworkers.
By learning in clusters, you can see how different aspects of early childhood education connect, making the content more relevant and easier to apply in your work. Depending on the outcome of your initial RPL assessments you may be required to do more of these clusters if you do not qualify for gap training in a specific area.
4.
Practical Assessments: Real-World Application
Our assessments are hands-on and practical, reflecting real-world scenarios you’ll encounter in your career. Whether it’s demonstrating CPR and First Aid skills or conducting workplace observations, these assessments ensure you’re not just knowledgeable but also ready to apply what you’ve learned in a practical setting.
You’ll be assessed on tasks like:
- First Aid Demonstrations: Using CPR manikins and first aid kits.
- Workplace Scenarios: Conducting risk assessments, being observed in the workplace and creating safe environments for children.
These practical assessments are designed to be directly applicable to your work, so you can immediately put your learning into practice.
5.
Continuous Support: You’re Never Alone
We know that returning to study, even in an accelerated format, can be challenging. That’s why our trainers are there to support you every step of the way. They’ll provide feedback on your work, help you overcome any hurdles, and ensure you’re progressing confidently through the course.
When you first choose to enrol in this course, your Trainer and/or our Student Support Co-Ordinator will meet with you to discuss your goals and what support you might need in depth. As you work through your course you will have easy access to your Trainer and Student Support Co-Ordinator to regularly review how you’re progressing and if your support needs to be reviewed. You can always request to speak to us at any point during your study. (link to student support page)
Our goal is to make sure you’re not just passing assessments but truly understanding concepts and gaining the skills you need to advance in your career.
6.
Final Assessment and Certification: Achieving Your Goal
Once you’ve completed the required units, we’ll conduct a final assessment to ensure all competencies have been met. This includes providing evidence of 160hrs worked in an approved early learning service. Successfully completing the Accelerated Pathway will earn you the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care—a significant milestone on your journey.
What’s Next?
Moving On to Diploma Studies
Earning your Certificate III through the Accelerated Pathway is just the beginning. With this qualification, you’re now eligible to enrol in the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. This next step allows you to deepen your knowledge, take on higher responsibilities, and advance your career even further. Positions like Educational Leader or Centre Director become attainable, along with the associated benefits of higher pay and more opportunities for professional growth.
Ready to Accelerate Your Career?
The Accelerated Pathway is an ideal option for experienced early childhood educators who have completed a Children’s Services Qualification looking to formalize their qualifications quickly and move on to more advanced studies. By recognizing your prior learning and focusing on the areas where you need development, we help you achieve your goals efficiently, all while maintaining the high standards of best practice in early childhood education.
If you’re ready to fast-track your career and move closer to your diploma, contact us today to learn more about the Accelerated Pathway and how we can help you reach your goals.
For us, you are not just one among thousands.
At ELC Training Australia we recognise the frustrating experience for those who want to extend their career by studying the Diploma in Early Childhood but are unable as they don’t meet the pre-requisite requirements. Leaving many talented educators unable to further their career unless they redo a Certificate III with the current recognised Qualification. We have designed a specialised pathway for you to help overcome this and get going on your Diploma!
*Please note that upon enrolment students will need to complete an initial Knowledge Assessment and Third-Party Report to confirm the required knowledge from their previous training.
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