StudyLink 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:

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil: Structural) Graduate Diploma

Engineering Institute of Technology

Find out more

Project Management Graduate Diploma

RMIT Online

Find out more

Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education Graduate Diploma

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Find out more

Nursing Graduate Diploma

James Cook University Online (JCU)

Find out more

Graduate Diploma in Psychology Graduate Diploma

UTS Online

Find out more

Graduate Diploma in Data Science Graduate Diploma

SIM E-Learning

Find out more

Environmental Management Graduate Diploma

Edith Cowan University Online (ECU)

Find out more

Graduate Diploma in IT Management Graduate Diploma

Southern Cross University Online

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:

Graduate Certificate in Business

Northumbria University London

Find out more

Art & Design Pre-Masters

Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts

Find out more

Graduate Certificate (Birmingham)

Ulster University London and Birmingham

Find out more

Master in Global Leadership

Zurich Business School (UIBS)

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