Certificate III in Early Childhood
Certificate III information session recap
Year 10 students attended a short session at the Trade Skills Centre as part of their course selection process. The session included:
- Information about what VET certificates and qualifications are available at TCS, how they work and what the benefits are.
- A fun, hands-on sample of the Certificate III, delivered by our Communities@Work partners.
- A presentation and Q&A session with three Year 12 students who are currently completing the Certificate III and are also in paid employment at the TCS Early Learning Centre.
- A presentation from a former student who was enrolled in the first intake of students for the Certificate III course.
Why it’s worthwhile considering this with your child
In July, we surveyed all the students currently enrolled in the Certificate III and found that:
- 93% of the students would recommend it.
- Over 90% were not specifically planning a career in childcare, but rather in occupations such as teaching, community services work, nursing and medicine.
- 86% believe they get hands-on experience that will help in their careers.
- 71% feel it will help them get a job as soon as they finish school.
- You will experience a unique learning approach that differs from a traditional school environment and is comparable with other adult-education and training.
- Trinity Christian School is currently the only school or college in Canberra where students can study this qualification onsite as part of their Year 12. Last year, Trinity opened a $1.15m purpose-built Trade Skills Centre that provides students with a new and unique learning environment.
Parents were asked to speak with their children about the information session and about whether a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or one of the other VET certificates, is the right option for them to complement their Tertiary or Accredited Year 12 packages.
Want to know more? We have information brochures available here or from Reception.
CertIII-InfoSession Certificate III in Early Childhood and Care course students Nicki, Emily and Rachel are studying the Certificate III Early Childhood and Care course at Trinity. They also work in our Early Learning Centre. Making play dough In one of the workshops students learned how to make play dough from scratch. Information Session in the Trade Skills Centre Mr Davies addressing the Year 10 students at the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care information session. Practical workshops The practical workshops allowed students to get a feel for what is entailed in the Certificate III in Early Childhood and Care course. Communities@work educators Part of the discussion was breaking the mindset that the course is only for females. One of the male educators from Communities@work shared his experience with our Year 10 students. Cert III student's address Nicki, Emily and Rachel shared why they love working at our Early Learning Centre while taking the course. Electronic baby simulators A few of the Year 10 students held the electronic baby simulator's, some even changed their nappies. Amy, a former Trinity student shares her journey Amy shared what she enjoyed most about studying the Certificate III in Early Childhood and Care course, as well as the opportunities it has opened up for her. Outside activities and games Outside activities and games explaining how small children think and interact with the world around them.
