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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Certificate III in Children's Services combines classroom learning with
concurrent practical experience in a child care centre to equip graduates
with a solid foundation in the essential competencies required to work as a
centre-based caregiver. Students are able to supplement the theory provided
by the trainers with an ongoing practical work placement.
Graduates will use
organisational policies, procedures and individual children's profiles to
plan activities and provide care for children, facilitating their leisure
and play and enabling them to achieve their developmental outcomes.
COURSE DURATION
One semester.
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
Completion of Year 10 or equivalent. Upon acceptance of enrolment, students
need to provide a current medical clearance, and a police clearance.
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates are trained in the competencies required to work as a child care
assistant, family day carer or nanny.
COURSE UNITS*
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CHCCHILD1C
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Identify
and respond to children and young people at risk of harm
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CHCCN1D
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Ensure
children's health and safety
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CHCCN2C
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Care
for children
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CHCCN4D
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Respond
to illness, accidents and emergencies
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CHCCS2C
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Deliver
and develop client services
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CHCCS301A
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Work
within a legal and ethical framework
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CHCCS405A
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Work
effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
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CHCFC1C
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Support
the development of children in the service
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CHCIC1C
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Interact
effectively with children
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CHCOHS301A
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Participate
in workplace safety procedures
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CHCORG3B
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Participate
in the work environment
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CHCPR1C
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Deliver
services/activities to stimulate children's development and enhance their
leisure
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CHCPR3C
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Develop
an understanding of children's interests and developmental needs
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CHCRF1C
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Work
effectively with families in caring for the child
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HLTFA301B
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Apply
basic first aid
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CHCCHILD1C
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Identify
and respond to children and young people at risk of harm
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CHCCN1D
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Ensure
children's health and safety
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* Course units may vary
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