The Certificate III in Early Education and Care is an entry level qualification to help prepare trainees with the skills and knowledge to work with children 0-5 years in the early childhood industry. Trainees will be allocated a dedicated QAT trainer who will support trainees through their course by conducting regular workplace visits to further develop students’ learning. After successful completion of the Certificate III in Early Childhood traineeship with QAT, trainees will be eligible to further their studies within the early childhood industry by enrolling in our Diploma of Early Education and Care.

Commence your career in Early Childhood Education and Care in Australia with this entry level qualification at QAT.

This qualification is for people who want to work as an early childhood educator in a centre-based service and family day care. You will be able to facilitate play and ensure children’s health and safety while supporting their learning and wellbeing. Queensland Academy of Technology partners with some of the best early childhood education and care services in the industry to give you practical, on-the-job training and industry-relevant experience before you graduate.

QAT as a leading training college in Brisbane has a proven history delivering various work place traineeship programs. We are committed to fully engaging with our reputable Host organisations to understand the specific needs, and provide solutions through implementing our trainee programs engaging with high performing school students.

• 2 years

An Australian school based trainee or apprentice must:

• Be a full time school student aged 15 years or older
• Have the school’s agreement to undertake school-based training
• Have parent/guardian’s permission (if under the age of 18)

Training is free to school based trainees.

Skills and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you study at the Queensland Academy of Technology, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback. Credit transfer is available for students who have successfully completed units of competency through a nationally recognised provided. Evidence of transcript will be requested prior to commencing the course.

At QAT our aim is to assist you in reaching the required competence and confidence to succeed within the Early Childhood Services industry.

Join QAT industry award winning trainers who will provide you with the individual training support to successfully achieve your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care to reach career goals and gain employment in the Early Childhood Service industry.

You will receive:

• Highly informative orientation and induction
• Meet with the lead trainer to discuss all aspects of the course including work placement
• An individual training schedule which includes assessment due dates
• Meet the student support officer dedicated to assist you
• Access to the QAT student portal, E-learning portal and virtual classroom
• Access to QAT student Facebook, student activity calendar and QAT job club
• Work placement at an Early Childhood Centre to receive hands on experience
• Access to Early Childhood job vacancies
• Receive specific training in special needs and have the opportunity to work alongside children with additional needs through our industry partnership program
• Pathway towards career development into university to complete BA in Education

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 18 units of competency. Completing placement is compulsory, and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete your shifts. You are required to complete a minimum of 750 hours of placement to satisfy this component of your qualification.

Job prospects upon successful completion of this course include:

• Early Childhood Educator
• Early Childhood Education and Care Assistant
• In Home Care Provider
• Family Day Care Educator
• Out of School Hours Care Worker
• Playgroup Supervisor

Students can pursue further studies by enrolling into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care through our pathway programs.

Alternatively, for a shorter study duration and reduced tuition fees, apply to study a packaged course. In this packaged course you will study both a Certificate III and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.