Take the next step in your childcare career
You’ve already built a strong foundation. Now it’s time to build on it. Completing your Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care can open the door to new opportunities, increased confidence, and greater impact in your role.
(CHC30121) Certificate III in Early Childhood – Education and Care
A day that changes everything
On your first morning at our South Terrace campus, your trainer greets you by name. The room is small, friendly and calm. You meet classmates from different backgrounds who all want the same thing as you do, a meaningful role helping children learn and grow in Adelaide. By lunchtime you have practised a safe nappy change routine, talked through child-safe policies, and already feel more confident than you did yesterday. Your trainer checks in, answers your questions in plain English, and sets you up for success in your first workplace visit. This is how hundreds of students describe their start with Enable College, a local RTO trusted by Adelaide services for practical, job-ready training Enable College
What this course does for your future
This nationally recognised qualification opens the door to entry roles like early childhood educator, preschool or kindergarten assistant, OSHC educator, and family day care assistant in regulated services across Adelaide. It is also the first step toward higher responsibilities and pay with the Diploma, and longer-term pathways that align with the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework used in South Australia’s services Training.gov.au
Why students choose enable
Students regularly mention approachable trainers, clear explanations, and confidence built through hands-on practice and supportive placement guidance. They talk about feeling looked after, getting quick answers, and seeing how class activities connect directly to what centres expect on the floor Enable College
Course at a glance
You study face to face in Adelaide. You complete 160 hours of work placement in a regulated early childhood service, supervised by qualified staff. Most students finish in 6 to 12 months depending on timetable and experience. Only 16 seats are available in each intake to keep classes small and focused Training.gov.au
What you will learn in simple steps
Across your units you will learn how to keep children healthy and safe, nurture babies and toddlers, support play-based learning aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework, build positive relationships, document learning, and follow legal, ethical and child-safe procedures in a regulated service. You will practise these skills with your trainer before you apply them in your placement service so you feel ready on day one.
Your 160 hour placement, explained
Placement is where everything clicks. We help you arrange or approve a suitable host service in Adelaide. You complete your hours under supervision, with a logbook that links tasks to your assessments. Many students say this is where their confidence grows and where casual shifts often begin Training.gov.au
Career paths and real roles in Adelaide
You can step into educator roles in long day care, preschool and kindergarten, OSHC, and community-based programs. With experience and further study you can progress toward room leader and higher responsibilities. If you decide to continue at university level later in your journey, there are recognised pathways toward early childhood teaching that align with ACECQA information and state settings.
Entry requirements made clear
You need enough English language, literacy and numeracy to complete study and placement. You will complete required screenings such as Working With Children and a National Police Check. You will also need immunisations as required by services and be comfortable with the physical tasks of an educator. If you are unsure, our team will walk you through each step in plain language.
This course is also a stepping stone to further qualifications in child services, including the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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Fees and funding in South Australia
Subsidised training may be available if you live or work in South Australia and meet Skills SA criteria. We help you check eligibility and explain total costs before you enrol, including concession options if you hold a relevant card. If you are not eligible for subsidy, a full-fee place may be available. We confirm everything in writing so there are no surprises.
How enrolment works
First, enquire or apply. Next, we call you to confirm details and answer questions. You complete a short LLN indicator and provide ID. We help you organise checks and prepare for placement. On orientation day you meet your trainer, learn how classes run, and set up your timetable so it fits your life
Units you will study
Core units include inclusion and diversity, children’s health and safety, caring for babies and toddlers, building positive and respectful relationships, using an approved learning framework, supporting play and learning, connecting with the natural environment, observing children to inform practice, meeting legal and ethical obligations, working effectively in children’s education and care, and participating in workplace health and safety. Electives are chosen with industry input so what you learn matches what Adelaide services need Training.gov.au
What graduates say in their own words
Public reviews about our childcare training often mention friendly trainers who check in, clear guidance that makes assessments straightforward, and supportive help to organise placement. Many reviews talk about feeling more confident, enjoying small classes, and being treated with respect as an adult learner. These are the things we keep doing every intake so you get the same experience students before you have described Enable College
Fast facts for searchers
- Qualification code CHC30121
- Location Adelaide campus, Level 2, 47 South Tce SA 5000
- Delivery classroom with workplace placement
- Duration most students finish in 6 to 12 months
- Placement 160 hours in a regulated service
- Seats per intake 16 only
- RTO code 4849
- Funding subsidised training may be available for eligible students in SA.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take
Most students complete in 6 to 12 months depending on timetable, prior skills and placement availability. We will help you choose a plan that fits your life.
How many placement hours are required
A minimum of 160 hours in a regulated early childhood service. Your trainer and our placement team support you throughout Training.gov.au
Can I get funding
You may be eligible for subsidised training if you live or work in South Australia and meet Skills SA criteria. We check this with you and confirm all costs before you enrol.
What jobs can I apply for after I finish
Entry roles include early childhood educator, preschool assistant and OSHC educator in Adelaide services. With experience and further study you can progress to higher-level responsibilities that align with the National Quality Framework.
Do you offer online delivery
Training is delivered face to face in Adelaide with workplace placement
Upcoming Dates
ECEC (Full Time) – Courses being scheduled. Contact us for more information