Early Childhood Open Day
CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Love working with children? Turn it into a career.
Meet the industry trainers, tour the campus, and get straight answers to all of your questions.
- Wednesday 14 October 2026
- 10:00am to 12:00pm
- Payneham SA 5070
- Free
Select the statements that fit you best.
Six months, two days a week, and you are qualified.
Duration
6 months
26 weeks, start to finish
Delivery
2 days a week
Face to face, 9:30am to 3:00pm, Payneham
Placement
160 hours
Supervised, in a real service, mandatory
Assessment
No exams
Practical and workplace based
What you actually study
What you need to start
- 18 years or over
- A National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and any other required clearances
- A short suitability interview with us
- A language, literacy, numeracy and digital assessment
- Your own laptop.
Unit list is indicative. The full unit set is confirmed in your enrolment pack. Screening requirements are set by the SA Department of Human Services, not by Auctus.
$595**Subject to funding availability
Eligibility usually comes down to
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen
- a permanent Australian resident, or an eligible visa holder
- Residing in South Australia
$5,550Payment plans available.
Eligibility usually comes down to
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen
- a permanent Australian resident, or an eligible visa holder
- Residing in South Australia
What happens on the day
Come in, meet us and explore the course
10:00am
Doors open
Grab a coffee and meet the team.
10:15am
Course overview
Learn about CHC30125, course length, placement, fees and assessments.
10:35am
Campus and training room tour
See where you’ll learn and the resources you’ll use.
11:00am
Placement
Learn how placement works and where it can lead.
11:20am
Funding and eligibility, one on one
Talk one on one with our Student Advisors about fees, funding and eligibility.
11:45am
Ready to enrol?
If you’re ready, we can help you get started on the day.
12:00pm
Finish
Ask any final questions before you go.
Why early childhood, and why now.
10,700
10,700 Employment growth over the past years
17%
Projected growth in Child Carer demand by 2034
$35/hr
Median hourly earnings for Child Carers
$96.6M
Invested in growing SA’s early childhood workforce
Sources: Jobs and Skills Australia, Child Carers occupation profile and ECEC Workforce Capacity Study; South Australian Department for Education. Accessed September 2026.
The experts who will support you.
Rhiannon Murray
Trainer and Assessor, Early Childhood
10+ years experience in the field.
Rebecca Caon
Placement Coordinator
The person who arranges your 160 hours
and checks in while you are there.
Vicky Donato
Student Advisor
Funding, eligibility, clearances and enrolment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does subsidies funding work
If your training is subsidised, the South Australian Government pays part of your course fees for you. The money goes straight to your training provider, so you can focus on your training. You will be required to pay only the co-contribution.
Am I eligible?
You may be eligible for subsidised training if you live or work in South Australia, and you are:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen
- a permanent Australian resident, or
- an eligible visa holder
Am I eligible if I am employed?
Yes, employment status does not impact your eligibility to access government subsidised training.
Do I need to hold a concession card to be eligible for government funding?
No, you do not need to hold a concession card.
Why do I need to complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital assessment when I enrol for a subsidised course?
Every learner studying in a nationally recognised training organisation must meet the criteria which includes completing the Language, Literacy and Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment as part of the requirements to access Government subsidised funding for each course they enrol in. Subsidised funding cannot be accessed without the completion of the LLND assessment. The LLND assessment is also aimed at checking if students meet foundation skills requirements for the qualification.
Payneham, and easier to park at than you think.
Parking
Free street parking.
Public transport
Bus stops are located nearby on Payneham Road, just a short walk from Auctus.
Wednesday 14 October, 10am to 12pm
- Confirmation email with the address
- Turn up, have a coffee, ask us anything
Book your place
First name, email and a mobile. That is all we need.
Auctus Training Institute · RTO 40879 · CRICOS 04213K
Payneham, South Australia · 1300 511 519 · auctus.com.au
CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is nationally recognised training delivered under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Subsidised places are subject to eligibility and funding availability. Auctus does not guarantee employment.
Wed 14 October10am to 12pm · Payneham · free
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