Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care SBAT (SBAT)

This SBAT provides learners with a full completion of Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. The course covers the requirements to become an Early Childhood Educator who plans and provides early childhood education and care for infants and children in their early years of development.

Early Childhood educators are actively involved in educating and caring for children to ensure
they gain the knowledge, skills, and attributes that allow children to make the most of their potential. Career opportunities in the sector continue to increase, and the demand for trained educators is projected to grow rapidly in the future.

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SBATs VE2

Places available

Consider this course if.....

Enjoy being part of a diverse team
Are interested in supporting children to learn and develop through play
Are keen to create an environment where children feel safe and secure to learn
An advocate for children’s well-being and sense of self
Are thinking about a career in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector
Are willing to attain part-time employment in addition to class time

Additional Requirements/Information

Students over 18 are required to hold a working with children check prior to commencement of employment or at the time they turn 18 if during employment. Students under 18 are encouraged to hold a working with children check as some services require this.

This is a one-year program (with the opportunity to extend if required).

Please note: Students will need to attend class in the September school holidays. First aid may be completed on a weekend or during the school holidays.

Program Content

Sample competencies include:

Nurture babies and toddlers
Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
Promote innovation in team environments
Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
Support inclusion and diversity, encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ culture

Career opportunities

Graduates can work in any of the following programs/roles:

Long Day Care
Occasional Care
School-age Care
Preschool
Family day care
Aides for children with additional needs

Work placement

Students are required to attain part-time employment as a component of their studies for at least one full day per week. This is in addition to class attendance requirements.

Students are employed to work 1 day a week (7 hours minimum) for the entirety of the course. Students need to be aware that by completing this program they are paid employees (it is not voluntary placement).

Contribution to VCE/VCAL/Vocational Major

VCE/VCAL/VM: There are some changes to how SBATs can contribute to the VCE/VCAL/VCE Vocational Major certificates in 2023, this information is published in the School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs) section. VCAL and the VCE Vocational Major do not contribute towards an ATAR.