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Certificate IIICurrent release · supersedes CHC30121160 placement hours

CHC30125Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Entry qualification for educators in regulated early childhood education and care services. Includes the updated CHCPRT025 child-safety core unit and practicum evidence tools for the 160-hour mandatory work placement.

What you receive for every unit

  • Learner guide

    Full unit content with activities, case studies and legislation references.

  • Student assessment booklet

    All tasks with instructions, conditions, submission checklists and declarations.

  • Assessor marking guide

    Benchmark answers, observation checklists and decision-making rules.

  • Assessment mapping

    Task-by-task mapping to every unit requirement and the principles of assessment.

  • Session plan and slides

    Sequenced delivery plan with an editable presentation deck.

  • Placement or simulation kit

    Logbook, third-party report and scenario pack where the unit requires it.

  • Validation record

    Pre-use validation and version history.

  • Self-study guide

    Structured reading and activity plan for online and distance learners.

Packaging rules

17 units of competency are required for this qualification: 15 core units and 2 elective units, selected in line with the packaging rules on training.gov.au. Learners must complete at least 160 hours of work placement, and our placement logbook and third-party reports cover this evidence.

Core units for CHC30125
Core unitTitleStatus
CHCECE030Support inclusion and diversityAvailable
CHCECE031Support children's health, safety and wellbeingAvailable
CHCECE032Nurture babies and toddlersAvailable
CHCECE033Develop positive and respectful relationships with childrenAvailable
CHCECE034Use an approved learning framework to guide practiceAvailable
CHCECE035Support the holistic learning and development of childrenAvailable
CHCECE036Provide experiences to support children’s play and learningAvailable
CHCECE037Support children to connect with the natural environmentAvailable
CHCECE038Observe children to inform practiceAvailable
CHCECE054Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ culturesAvailable
CHCECE055Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and careAvailable
CHCECE056Work effectively in children’s education and careAvailable
CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at riskAvailable
HLTAID012Provide First Aid in an education and care settingAvailable
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safetyAvailable

Elective units are available individually. Ask for the full unit list with your sample request.

Compliance features for CHC30125

  • Every assessment task mapped to elements, performance criteria, performance evidence, knowledge evidence, foundation skills and assessment conditions.
  • Benchmark answers and observation checklists with decision-making rules so multiple assessors reach the same judgement.
  • Reasonable adjustment and re-assessment guidance written into the assessor guide.
  • Pre-use validation record and version control history supplied with every unit.
  • Placement logbook, supervisor declaration and third-party report templates aligned to the mandatory work placement requirement.

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