What does this course involve?
If you enjoy being with children, and possess patience, understanding and a willingness to take responsibility for your actions, this is the course for you.
This course will give you the skills and knowledge to design and implement engaging programs for infants, pre-schoolers and school-age children.
Learn all about children’s social, emotional and psychological development, planning care routines and handle all aspects of administration in a child care environment.
You’ll also learn how to provide children with a safe and healthy environment and work with children who have additional needs.
This course is also available to international students.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may provide you with employment opportunities as a Level 3 or 4 Child Care worker in:
- long day care
- occasional care
- out-of-school hours care
- family day care
- sessional services
- adjunct care
- pre-schools and 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?
This course leads into early childhood studies at University. Credits may apply.
Can I apply?
- You must be 18 years or over (or mature age)
- You must have a current Working with Children Check
- You must have a current National Police Record Check
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?
- To apply for a full time position in this course you must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.
- 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
- Assessment of Application (VTAC)
- 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 - 2 years
Part time - 3 years
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.