Certificate III in Children's Services

 
 

Traineeship option available
National Code
: 
CHC30402 
CRICOS Code:  
Centre:
Health and Community Services
Location:
Elgar Campus,Industry Site,
Study Area: Children’s Services 
Study Area Sub Category:  
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Units of Competency

Duration

Intake dates

What does this course involve?

This course provides you with basic training in a variety of early childhood settings and out-of-school hour's programs. You will be able to work as a Level II childcare worker.

You will learn about providing food and physical care; responding to illnesses and accidents; and how to foster and support the emotional well being of infants while overseeing their physical, social and psychological development. You will also be able to provide appropriate administration support in a child-care facility, while also providing a safe and healthy working environment.

Note:
It is a requirement of this course that you have a current National Police Record Check that must be produced on enrolment.

Entrance requirements

English Language Proficiency

Special admission requirements

Cost

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.

What further study options will I have?

You may be eligible to progress into the Diploma of Children’s Services.

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus,Industry Site,
All fees shown are in Australian dollars and do not include living or accommodation expenses. All fees quoted are indicative and are correct at the time of publishing. 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.
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Units of Competency

Core Units
CHCOHS301A
Participate in workplace safety procedures
30 hr
CHCCN1D
Ensure children's health and safety
30 hr
CHCCN2C
Care for children
70 hr
CHCCN4D
Respond to illness, accidents and emergencies
30 hr
CHCCS301A
Work within a legal and ethical framework
50 hr
CHCFC1C
Support the development of children in the service
40 hr
CHCCHILD1C
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm
30 hr
CHCIC1C
Interact effectively with children
70 hr
CHCPR3C
Develop an understanding of children's interest and developmental needs
20 hr
CHCRF1C
Work effectively with families in caring for their child
25 hr
HLTFA301B
Apply first aid
18 hr
Elective Units
CHCPR2C
Facilitate & enhance children's development
80 hr
CHCCN5C
Care for babies
40 hr
CHCORG3B
Participate in the work environment
20 hr
CHCPR1C
Deliver services/activities to stimulate children's development and enhance their leisure
40 hr
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