CHC30125 Early Childhood Education: Plain-English Guide
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CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is the entry-level qualification for educators in Australian childcare. It's one of our three Fast-track courses for Working Holiday Makers.
What is CHC30125?
It prepares educators to work in regulated children's education and care services, such as long day care, family day care, preschool or kindergarten. Educators support children's wellbeing, learning and development using an approved learning framework.
CHC30125 replaced CHC30121. Release 2 was published on training.gov.au on 17 July 2026.
What you'll study
The qualification has 17 units: 15 core and 2 electives. Core units include:
Supporting children's health, safety and wellbeing
Nurturing babies and toddlers
Using an approved learning framework to guide practice
Providing experiences that support children's play and learning
Observing children to inform practice
Identifying and reporting children and young people at risk
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
Participating in workplace health and safety
Work placement
You must complete at least 160 hours of work in a regulated children's education and care service. Under Release 2, you must also complete the National Child Safety Training before you start any placement hours.
The qualification itself has no formal entry requirements. Schools and states may have their own checks, so ask before you enrol.
Our Fast-track option
Working Holiday visa holders (subclass 417 and 462) can study or train for up to 4 months in total (visa condition 8548). Course length for our Fast-track options is set by each provider. Weeks, timetables and intakes vary by school, and you'll need to complete classes, assessments and placement on schedule. Read more in our guide to the 4-month rule.
Is it right for you?
It may suit you if you enjoy working with young children, are patient and caring, and want a recognised qualification. Not sure which care course fits? Compare options in Which Care Course Should You Explore in Australia? and on our Fast-track page.
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Sources
training.gov.au: CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, Release 2 (17 July 2026)
ACECQA: first aid qualifications and training
Home Affairs: Working Holiday Maker study limit (condition 8548)
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