av´óƽ̨

av´óƽ̨ logoHome
Students on a university campus

Early Childhood Education and Care, Certificate III, Melbourne Polytechnic

Australia . Cricos: 00724G

Melbourne Polytechnic

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
Certificate IIIFull-time6 monthsfind outAUD 9600 per yearAUD 11100 per year

About Early Childhood Education and Care, Certificate III - at Melbourne Polytechnic

Make a real difference in early childhood education

This course is designed to develop your understanding of issues relevant to the children’s services sector and to enhance your practical skills needed to deliver high quality care and education to young children. You will learn first aid, how to care for babies and toddlers and how to support holistic development of children.

You will learn first aid, how to care for babies and toddlers and how to support holistic development of children.

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care allows you to work unsupervised in a room if required and as an assistant to a Diploma qualified educator.

Notes about fees for this course

As a domestic/local student, you may be eligible for a Victorian Government subsidy. Check with the institution if you want more information about this.

Entry requirements

Melbourne Polytechnic minimum academic level differs depending on the course. Most certificate and diploma level courses require evidence of completion to studies equivalent to Australian Year 11 or 12, bachelor degree courses require evidence of completion to studies equivalent to Australian Year 12, and master degree courses require evidence of completion to studies AQF (Australian) Bachelor degree or overseas equivalent.

If you do not meet Melbourne Polytechnic’s academic entry-level requirements but have acquired skills or knowledge relevant to your chosen course, you may apply as a mature age student. A mature age student is considered to be over 18 years old, and has been out of full-time education for at least one year.

For more information regarding international entry requirements, please visit: https://www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/international-students/admissions-information/entry-requirements/

Courses you may be interested in at other institutions

Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:

Business Administration BS

Webster Geneva Campus

Find out more

AI, Tech & Sustainability MSc

Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences

Find out more

Advanced Bachelor of Bioinformatics at home Advanced Diploma, Bachelor Degree

Howest University of Applied Sciences

Find out more

Digital Design & Innovation BA

CODE University of Applied Sciences

Find out more

Quantum Technologies MSc

Distance and Independent Studies Center, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU), Germany

Find out more

Electronic Music Production – Short Course Summer School

Catalyst - Institute for Creative Arts and Technology

Find out more

Economics and Business BSc

Erasmus University College, Erasmus University Rotterdam

Find out more

Foundation and Pathway Courses at other institutions

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course then consider one of these courses from another institution:

Foundation Program in Business

GBSB Global Business School

Find out more

English Foundation Program

EU Business School, Geneva

Find out more

English Foundation Program

EU Business School Digital

Find out more

English Foundation Program

EU Business School, Munich

Find out more

Total Design

IED – Istituto Europeo di Design

Find out more
See all Foundation and Pathway courses

Other courses at Melbourne Polytechnic

There are 76 other courses listed from Melbourne Polytechnic. A selection of these are displayed below:

Accounting Diploma

Melbourne Polytechnic

Find out more

Accounting Certificate IV

Melbourne Polytechnic

Find out more

Agriculture Diploma

Melbourne Polytechnic

Find out more

Agriculture and Technology Bachelor Degree

Melbourne Polytechnic

Find out more

Agriculture and Technology - Agronomy Bachelor Degree

Melbourne Polytechnic

Find out more

Agriculture and Technology - International Bachelor Degree

Melbourne Polytechnic

Find out more

Arborioculture Certificate III

Melbourne Polytechnic

Find out more
View all 76 courses at Melbourne Polytechnic

Related Information

Find out more about studying in Australia