Early Childhood Program
Are you considering a career in Early Childhood Education and Care?
First Steps to Shaping Little Futures is your perfect starting point – designed as a supported pathway into the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
This introductory program gives you a real taste of studying and working in early childhood settings, including:
• Childcare
• Kindergarten
• Family Day Care
• Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)
It’s an ideal way to explore the industry before committing to a full qualification.
⭐ What This Program Offers
✅ Insight into the early childhood sector and what it’s really like to work with children
✅ Hands-on learning to explore the role of an educator
✅ Clear guidance on your next steps toward formal qualifications and employment
✅ On successful completion, participants receive a Statement of Attainment
📘 Accredited Units Included
These nationally recognised units form part of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, creating a direct pathway into the full qualification:
• HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
• CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
• CHCECE055 – Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
💼 Skills for Study, Work & Life
You’ll also build essential foundation skills through:
• Employability skills – Key workplace expectations in Early Childhood
• Study skills – Strategies to support current and future learning
• Career planning – Exploring job options and setting career goals
• Wellbeing support – Supporting a smooth transition into work or study
• LLND skills – Strengthening language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills
🎓 Your Pathway Forward
Once these accredited units are completed, you’ll be well placed to enrol directly into the full Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, accelerating your journey into the industry.
📍 Course Delivery
Location: Mount Gambier
Mode: Face-to-face
Duration: 3 days per week for 5 weeks
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: $60
✅ Funding & Eligibility
This training is supported by the South Australian Government.
Eligibility criteria apply.
This is Nationally Recognised Training (NRT).
RTO Code: 40376
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