What does this course involve?
This course provides you with the ability to work as a Level 3 Childcare worker in a variety of early childhood settings.
The course has four strands to provide you with enhanced employability prospects, and prepare you for further studies at a higher level.
You will learn how to handle all aspects of administration in a child care environment and support children’s rights and safety within your duty of care.
You will develop problem solving and communication skills, and learn how to work effectively within a team.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may provide you with Level 3 Child Care worker employment opportunities in:
- long day care
- occasional care
- out-of-school hours care
- family day care
- sessional services
- neighbourhood houses
- Australian migrant education program services
- mobile services
- pre-school/kindergartens
- other specialised services (such as nanny work)
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 wish to progress into the Diploma of Children Services or related higher education courses.
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
- You must have basic computer skills
- You must demonstrate skills in literacy and numeracy by completing a test at a cost of around $45. The next round of literacy and numeracy testing will take place at our Elgar Campus Building 3, Level 3, on Thursday, 18 December at 6:30.
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
- Supplementary requirements to the application process apply:
- Download and complete the application form to express your interest in this course for study in 2009.
Length of course
Full time - 1 year (5 days per week)
Where will I study?
Elgar Campus,
Industry Site
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
- Online 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.
All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.