About This Training Course

This Certificate III in Childrens Services Training Course covers workers who use organisation policies, procedures and individual children's profiles to plan activities and provide care to children, facilitating their leisure and play and enabling them to achieve their developmental outcomes. Depending on the setting, workers may work under direct supervision or autonomously.

Subjects Covered

This Certificate III in Childrens Services Training Course will cover the following subjects:

Certificate III in Children's Services is made up of 15 Units of study, divided into 11 compulsory and 4 elective units. Our range of electives is based on our experience, knowledge and understanding of what employers and the industry are most looking for. There can be some variation to the range of elective units.

Compulsory
CHCCHILD401A
• Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCCN301B
• Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCCN302A
• Provide care for children
CHCCN303A
• Contribute to the provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner
CHCCS400B
• Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCFC301A
• Support the development of children
CHCIC301E
• Interact effectively with children
CHCPR301B
• Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCPR303D
• Develop understanding of children's interests and developmental needs
HLTFA301C
• Apply First Aid * This needs to be obtained locally and is not included in the price of our course
HLTOHS300B
• Contribute to OHS processes

Elective Units
CHCCN305B
• Provide care for babies
HLTHIR403B
• Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCORG303B
• Participate effectively in the work environment
CHCRF301E
• Work effectively with families to care for the child
CHCCHILD301A
• Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCIC302A
• Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families to participate in children’s services

Training Course Outcomes

At the end of the Certificate III in Childrens Services Training Course participants will be able to be:

• Child care assistant
• Playgroup supervisor
• Family day care worker
• Child care worker
• Outside school hours care assistant*
• Recreation assistant*
• Nanny
• Mobile assistant

* Some jurisdictions may require CHC41208 Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside school hours care) for these work roles

Prerequisites

Students must be able to read, write and have a commitment to learning. Students also need to obtain a Police Check prior to commencing work-placement. Assessments will be conducted throughout the course, with some occurring in the workplace.

Other Information

This is an online course that uses a Learning Management System. Some work placement is required. Students need to obtain a Police Check prior to commencing work-placement.

Assessments will be conducted throughout the course, with some occurring in the workplace.

The course fee includes online study materials, work placement, job search and referrals to work.
$500 is paid prior to commencement of the course followed by Ezidebit monthly payments.

If you need further information contact Startnextweek.com.au on 1300 728 102