Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Study a Certificate III in Childcare in Sydney

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30125) at Sydney School of Business and Technology (SSBT) is a 52 week childcare course at SSBT's Burwood campus in Sydney. Tuition is $2,000 per term over 4 terms ($8,000), and the course includes 200 hours of work placement.

Love working with children? This Certificate is the minimum qualification to work as an early childhood educator in childcare, long day care or family day care, so it is the natural place to start your childcare career in Australia.

Who this course is for

• People who want to start a career in early childhood education and care
• International students who prefer practical, hands on learning
• Students planning to continue to the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

What you will learn

You will learn the foundations early childhood educators use every day. Across the course you will learn how to:

• Work effectively in children's education and care
• Meet legal and ethical obligations
• Support children's health, safety and wellbeing
• Nurture babies and toddlers
• Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
• Support the holistic learning and development of children
• Observe children to inform practice
• Support inclusion and diversity

Career opportunities

After graduating you could work as:

• Early childhood education assistant
• Outside school hours care assistant
• Family day care provider, working from home

Work placement

You will complete 200 hours of work placement, about 10 weeks, in a real childcare centre. Your trainer will help you find a placement, so you can grow your skills with children and gain experience before you graduate.

Entry requirements

• Year 10 or equivalent
• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
• A language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) test if you do not have formal qualifications

Intakes and study mode

Childcare courses at SSBT start four times a year. The 2027 intakes are 11 January, 12 April, 12 July and 11 October.

The course runs for 52 weeks including holidays. Classes are two days a week, from 9:00am to 4:30pm, and international students study 20 hours a week face to face, including an online component.

Course fees

Tuition is $2,000 per term plus $100 per term for materials, over 4 terms. That is $8,000 tuition and $400 materials, a total of $8,400 for the course, plus a $250 enrolment fee. You pay term by term, and a monthly payment plan is available for a $150 fee. These are SSBT's partner prices for students applying from within Australia. If you are applying from overseas, contact us and we will confirm your price.

As an international student you will also need Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for your student visa. You can choose your own provider, so compare OSHC prices here to find the cheapest cover for your dates.

Study pathway

After the Certificate III you can continue with the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care at SSBT. SSBT also offers a combined pathway to the Bachelor of Education (The Early Years) at the University of Wollongong, about 5 years in total.

Ask us about visa options after your studies. Every Study Anywhere student gets free, personalised visa advice from a registered migration agent, so we can look at your situation and help you plan the right pathway.

Campus

• Sydney: Suite 405, Level 4, 4 Railway Parade, Burwood NSW 2134

Enrol now

Enrol in the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at SSBT with Study Anywhere and get free help with your Student Visa from our registered migration agent. Contact us for more information.

As an international student you will also need Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for your student visa. You can compare OSHC providers here.