What does this course involve?
This course provides you with the essential skills and knowledge to work in variety of early childhood settings and out-of-school hours programs. This course will also enable you to work as a Level III childcare worker.
Learn how to care and interact effectively with children, provide food and respond to illnesses and accidents. You’ll learn how to foster and support the emotional well being of infants and oversee their physical, social and psychological development.
You’ll also learn how to provide administration support in a child-care facility, and provide a safe and healthy working environment.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may provide you with employment opportunities in
- long day care
- occasional care
- out of school hours care
- family day care and sessional services
- adjunct care
- pre-school or kindergartens
- neighbourhood houses
- Australian migrant education program services
- mobile services and other specialised services
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
What further study options will I have?
You may be eligible to progress into the Diploma of Children’s Services.
Can I apply?
- You must be 18 years or over (or mature age)
- You must have a current National Police Record Check
- You must have a current Working with Children Check
- You must demonstrate skills in literacy (NRS level 4) and numeracy (NRS level 3) by completing a VETASSESS literacy and numeracy test at a cost of around $45. If you have already been tested within the last 12 months attach a copy of your results to your application form. The next round of testing will take place at our Elgar Campus E3.320/321 on Thursday, 6 and 26 November, 6 - 8.30pm. To book a date for your test, go to www.vetassesstest.com.au
For traineeship applicants:
- You must have previously registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre
- You must have a training contract with an employer
How do I apply?
- Direct Entry - Beginning of year
- Supplementary application requirements are necessary for this course. Please read the information contained in the selection process.
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
How will I be selected for this course?
- Assessment of Application
- Test or Examination
- An Information Session will be held on 08/10/2008 at 06:00PM.
Location: Building E3, Level 3 465 Elgar Road Box Hill - Supplementary requirements to the application process apply:
Length of course
Full time - 6 months
Part time - 1 year
Where will I study?
Elgar Campus
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.
Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.
How will I be assessed?
- Oral presentation
- Written assessment
- Practical assessment
- Project work
- Examination or testing
- Workplace Assessment
Will my previous experience or study count?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.