CHC30708 Certificate III in Children's Services -BEGINS MONDAY FEBRUARY 15

 The Certificate III in Children's Services is an entry-level qualification which will enable you to gain employment and work with children in childcare centres and out-of-school hours care. During the qualification you will learn about children's development, the important role family and society play in how children develop as well as be given practical input to teach you to care for and provide play activities to help the development of children in a centre-based facility. The qualification will be delivered in flexible mode over a 20-week period including classroom-based learning from 9.00 am - 2.30 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Work-based Learning on Tuesdays and Self-directed Learning on Fridays to complete assessments. A minimum of 100 hours work-based learning must be successfully completed in order to gain the qualification.

 All your textbooks and study materials are included.  Students will be screened for a Working with Children Check for criminal offences relating to children. In addition to the units listed below you will need to meet other course requirements (e.g. practicum) before being eligible for either a Statement of Attainment or a Certificate.

Core units of competency:

• CHCCHILD401A — Identify and respond to children and young people at risk 
• CHCCN301A — Ensure the health and safety of children
• CHCCN302A — Provide care for children 
• CHCCN303a — Contribute to provision of nutritionally-balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner
• CHCCS400A — Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
• CHCFC301A — Support the development of children
• CHCIC301D — Interact effectively with children
• CHCPR301A — Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
• CHCPR303D — Develop understanding of children's interests and developmental needs 
• HLTFA301B — Apply first aid 
• HLTFOHS300A- Contribute to OHS processes

Elective units of competency

• HLTHIR403B — Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
• CHCCN305A — Provide care for babies
• CHCCHILD301A — Support behaviour of children and young people
• CHCPR509A — Gather, interpret and use information about children
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• CHS110A College Monday 8 February
  9.00 am - 2.30 pm x 20 weeks
  Fee $1999(GST free)

 

Important things to know: All Full Certificate Qualifications require the applicant to undergo a VET English Test and an interview prior to enrolling. All Full Certificate Qualifications can be paid in three [3] installments by direct debit. The first installment is to be payed upon enrolment. Debit cards are not accepted.