--- title: Study early childhood online | Practical Outcomes description: Study child care online with early childhood specialists! Dedicated trainer support, flexible delivery modes and practical placement we help you organise. image: https://childcare.practicaloutcomes.edu.au/hubfs/PO-ECE-Inspire_1200x628.jpg --- [![](https://childcare.practicaloutcomes.edu.au/hubfs/Practical%20Outcomes/PO%20Identity/Practical%20Horiz%20white-225px_SVG.svg)](https://practicaloutcomes.edu.au/) Open main menu Close main menu - [1300 799 610](tel:1300799610) # Inspire young minds! Study early childhood education and get qualified in a career you can love × ### Enquire Now ### Enquire Now! ## Study with an expert in Early Childhood Education ### At Practical Outcomes we support you throughout your entire learning journey! ✓ Online or workplace learning ✓ Dedicated trainer support from start to finish ✓ Ongoing access to study support resources ✓ Practical placement we can help organise ✓ 15+ years' sector experience ✓ Government funding\* and payment plans ![shutterstock\_1994220248 (2)](https://childcare.practicaloutcomes.edu.au/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1994220248%20(2).jpg?width=1000&height=667&name=shutterstock_1994220248%20(2).jpg "shutterstock_1994220248 (2)") ## Early Childhood Courses ### CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care ![shutterstock\_1357631108](https://childcare.practicaloutcomes.edu.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Practical%20Outcomes/PO%20images/shutterstock_1357631108.jpg?width=600&height=401&name=shutterstock_1357631108.jpg "shutterstock_1357631108") Delivery modes and duration: Workplace or distance – 12 months: Online learning followed by workplace/placement observations. Practical placement: 180 hours (2 days per week, 7.5 hours a day) in a long day care environment that we can help you organise. Job outcomes: Early learning educator, kindergarten assistant, family day care educator, nanny/in-home carer. Entry requirements: - Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills must meet required standards for ACSF LEVEL 2. - A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required for practical placement. - Evidence of COVID-19 vaccinations may be required by a service to undertake your practical placement.^ Fees and funding: Government funding for eligible applicants\*, Interest-free payment plans available.   ![Orange buttons-enquire now](https://childcare.practicaloutcomes.edu.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Selmar/Selmar%20Buttons/Orange%20buttons-enquire%20now.png?width=180&name=Orange%20buttons-enquire%20now.png) ### CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care ![shutterstock\_635590379](https://childcare.practicaloutcomes.edu.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Practical%20Outcomes/PO%20images/shutterstock_635590379.jpg?width=600&height=401&name=shutterstock_635590379.jpg "shutterstock_635590379") Delivery modes and duration: Workplace or distance – 12 months: Online learning followed by workplace/placement observations. Practical placement: 280 hours (2 days per week, 7.5 hours a day) in a long day care environment that we can help you organise. Job outcomes: Early learning educator, kindergarten assistant, family day care educator, nanny/in-home carer. To qualify for the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, students must hold (one of the following): - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113 or CHC30121) - Australian Certificate III in Children Services AND demonstrate at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence. - CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. **Additional Requirements:** - Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills must meet required standards for ACSF LEVEL 3. - A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required for practical placement. - Evidence of COVID-19 vaccinations may be required by a service to undertake your practical placement.^ Fees and funding: Government funding for eligible applicants\*, Interest-free payment plans available.   ![Orange buttons-enquire now](https://childcare.practicaloutcomes.edu.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Selmar/Selmar%20Buttons/Orange%20buttons-enquire%20now.png?width=180&name=Orange%20buttons-enquire%20now.png) ![NRT-&-AQF-lockup](https://childcare.practicaloutcomes.edu.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Catalyst/Shared%20logos%20and%20icons/NRT-%26-AQF-lockup.jpg?width=300&height=103&name=NRT-%26-AQF-lockup.jpg "NRT-&-AQF-lockup") *\*Skills First Program: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding to eligible individuals.  offer ends 15th December. Fee for service options also available. [Click here for fees and charges.](https://practicaloutcomes.edu.au/child-care-courses-fees/) For full course details, [click here.](https://practicaloutcomes.edu.au/courses/)* *^ While not a Government public health mandate, individual services have the choice to require evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 and other illnesses. Depending on the service you attend and their vaccination policy, this may affect your ability to undertake practical placement. Practical Outcomes has no authority over the decisions made by individual services and cannot warrant you will be able to be placed elsewhere if you are unable to attend an early childhood service because of your vaccination status and will not be responsible for any impact which this may cause on your ability to complete your course requirements.* ## Why choose Practical Outcomes? ![SEL USP icons-white-01](https://childcare.practicaloutcomes.edu.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Selmar/Selmar%20Icons/SEL%20USP%20icons-white-01.png?width=80&height=80&name=SEL%20USP%20icons-white-01.png "SEL USP icons-white-01") #### Experienced, caring trainers Your dedicated trainer will guide and mentor you throughout every step of your learning journey, including while on placement. ![SEL USP icons-white-03](https://childcare.practicaloutcomes.edu.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Selmar/Selmar%20Icons/SEL%20USP%20icons-white-03.png?width=80&height=80&name=SEL%20USP%20icons-white-03.png "SEL USP icons-white-03") #### Dedicated learner experience Leads Our passionate learner leads will provide study support and help you navigate any learning obstacles. ![USP icons-white-04](https://childcare.practicaloutcomes.edu.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Selmar/Selmar%20Icons/USP%20icons-white-04.png?width=80&height=80&name=USP%20icons-white-04.png "USP icons-white-04") #### Sector specialists With 15+ years' experience, our team of 140+ experienced sector professionals are waiting to mentor you. ![PO\_ECEC\_eBook\_ipad\_thumbnails\_March21](https://childcare.practicaloutcomes.edu.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Practical%20Outcomes/PO%20images/Download%20images/PO_ECEC_eBook_ipad_thumbnails_March21.png?width=500&height=330&name=PO_ECEC_eBook_ipad_thumbnails_March21.png "PO_ECEC_eBook_ipad_thumbnails_March21") ## Ready to get started and get your free eGuide? ![Orange buttons-enquire now](https://childcare.practicaloutcomes.edu.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Selmar/Selmar%20Buttons/Orange%20buttons-enquire%20now.png?width=180&name=Orange%20buttons-enquire%20now.png) ![PO Tagline](https://childcare.practicaloutcomes.edu.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Practical%20Outcomes/PO%20images/PO%20Tagline.png?width=800&height=92&name=PO%20Tagline.png "PO Tagline") ![Practical Horiz white-225px\_SVG](https://childcare.practicaloutcomes.edu.au/hubfs/Practical%20Outcomes/PO%20Identity/Practical%20Horiz%20white-225px_SVG.svg "Practical Horiz white-225px_SVG") --- --- [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/PracticalOutcomesRTO) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://au.linkedin.com/company/practical-outcomes-group) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/PO_childcare) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/Practical_outcomes) [Follow us on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcpjpvI-CMa3kpTRbIA0dUg) - [Courses](https://practicaloutcomes.edu.au/courses/) - [Fees and funding](https://practicaloutcomes.edu.au/child-care-courses-fees/) - [Blog](https://practicaloutcomes.edu.au/blog/) - [Job outcomes](https://practicaloutcomes.edu.au/job-outcomes/) - [Practical placement](https://practicaloutcomes.edu.au/practical-placement/) - [Contact us](https://practicaloutcomes.edu.au/contact/) Practical Outcomes. 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