Duration
2 years
Intake dates
February
What does this course involve?
In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to provide enriching programs for infants, pre-schoolers and school age children. The course also equips you with the skills necessary to provide and maintain a safe working environment and to handle all aspects of administration in a childcare organisation. Completion of this course will enable you to work as a Level III Childcare Worker.
You must enjoy being with children and have patience, understanding, energy, adaptability and a willingness to take responsibility.
Note:
It is a requirement of this course that you have a current Working with Children check and National Police Record Check that must be produced on enrolment.
Entrance requirements
Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass. Relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.
English Language Proficiency
A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic).
A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.
Special admission requirements
Applicants are required to complete a questionnaire - contact International Student Services for details.
Applicants should be physically fit, enjoy being with children, have patience, understanding, energy, adaptability, and willingness to take responsibility.
Students who accept an offer of a place must provide evidence of having commenced an immunisation course against Hepatitis B and be fully immunised against Rubella and Tetanus. An immunisation course against Hepatitis A is also advisable.
Cost
Aus $9,500 per year
plus amenities and materials fees.
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).
What further study options will I have?
This course leads into early childhood studies at University. Credits may apply.
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
Course Structure
Note:
The workplace component of this course is currently under review by the Victorian regulatory authority and there may be changes to its current form in 2008. All Victorian TAFE Institutes will be required to comply with any regulatory changes.
