If you love children and are passionate about helping build a brighter future through supporting the development of the young, a career in early childhood education and care may be the right career for you.
Rhodes International College (CRICOS Provider No: 03810G) (RIC)
We are a specialist early childhood education and care training provider that offers high quality training to future early childhood professionals. The aim of Rhodes International College is to help you fulfil your career dreams and support you during your learning process.
Our training includes practical work-experience in accredited childcare centres where you will have an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge you have learnt in a real life
context.
The CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care focuses on the knowledge and skills required of early childhood educators who are responsible for maintaining healthy, safe and caring environments for children and for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services.
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
To be issued the qualification CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care you must be assessed as competent in all 28 units of competency which includes 23 core units and 5 elective units.
In order to provide you with a truly engaging learning experience, we offer training with a combination of face to face and online study. During class time, our highly experienced and knowledgeable trainers will train you on the theoretical aspects of your future occupation as well as assist you in the development of the essential practical skills you would require to work in an early childhood education and care facility.
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ENTRY
Requirements
Rhodes International College offers an open and inclusive learning environment for all students. However, there are some eligibility criteria that you are required to meet before you can be accepted into the course.
- You will need to be aged 18 years or over
- You will need to be able to obtain current Working with Children Check (required before commencement of work placement)
- Year 12 or equivalent and/ or
- CHC30113 – Certificate III in Early Childhood and Care or another qualification at least at the Certificate III level.
As an International Students you will be required to have an English ability at the IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 (International English Language Testing System) level or higher, since written and oral forms of communication are an important part of the course. IELTS is the preferred test for English proficiency; however, results of other testing systems may also be accepted. Students must show certified proof of their proficiency or proof of having passed an English Language Test in the last two years.
You will need to have a reasonable level of physical fitness in order to work with children. Bending, reaching, stretching, kneeling and lifting or carrying children are common movements required by early childhood educators. As part of the course, you must also complete the unit HLTAID004 – Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting which requires you to demonstrate Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) continuously for a minimum of 2 minutes while kneeling on the floor.
You will need to have intermediate level computer skills and will need to provide your own Laptop and/or tablet that is compatible with Australian power voltage requirements to use in class, for online study and/or for self-study. As the learning at RIC includes Online learning, we recommend you have appropriate level of internet connectivity, audio visual features available within your Laptop and/or Tablet which you may like to use for your online learning.
GRADUATE
EMPLOYMENT
Through studying this course, you will create strong potential employability and may take up a variety of roles in the sector including:
– Early childhood educator
– Nominated supervisor
– Service Director/Centre Director
– Children’s Advisor
– Children’s Service Director
– Children’s Service Manager
– Group/Team Coordinator (Children’s Services)
– Group/Team Leader (Children’s Services)
– OOSH Coordinator (In states where
the qualification is recognised as
appropriate)
DELIVERY
MODE
- Classroom training
15 hours per week over 2 days for term 1, 2 and 4
7.5 hours per week for terms 5, 6, 7 and 8 - Work placement – total hours 450 hours:
15 hours (2 days per week) term 3
7.5 hours (1 day per week) for terms 5, 6, 7 and 8 - Online Study:
5 hours per week all terms with trainer supervision
DELIVERY
LOCATION
Classroom based training, including the simulated practical training will be delivered at the Rhodes International College campus located at: Suite 801A, Level 8, Rhodes Waterside, 1 Rider Boulevard, Rhodes NSW 2138
COURSE
STRUCTURE
The course will be delivered in eight 10-week terms, including work placement, over a two (2) year period.
2021 term dates:
- Term 3: 18th July to 25th September
- Holidays: 26th September to 9th October
- Term 4: 10th October to 19th December
2022 term dates:
- Term 1: 31st January to 10th April
- Holidays: 11th April to 24th April
- Term 2: 25th April to 3rd July
- Holidays: 4th July to 17th July
- Term 3: 18th July to 25th September
- Holidays: 26th September to 9th October
- Term 4: 10th October to 19th December
COURSE
DURATION
104 weeks (24 months)
There are 8 ten-week terms plus 24 weeks of holidays.
2020
START DATES
- 20th July (Orientation), 21st July (Course
Commencement) - 12th October (Orientation), 13th October (Course
Commencement)
Course Structure
Payment Schedule
The total tuition fee for the CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is $20,800 plus a $200 non-refundable enrolment fee and a $500 material fee. The total amount of $21500 is payable through twenty three (23) monthly instalments of $935
Application Process
To enrol into a course as an international student at Rhodes International College, you must complete an International Student Enrolment Form available here. The form should be completed in full and submitted by email to: info@ric.edu.au
The application for enrolment must be accompanied by:
• Evidence of meeting the English language requirements.
• Evidence of meeting the Academic entry requirements.
More information about Rhodes International College’s enrolment process can be found in the Rhodes International College International Student Enrolment Policy and Procedure. Please note, if you are accepted in to a course at Rhodes International College, it is your responsibility to apply for a student visa and abide by the conditions of that visa at all times.