Entry Requirement:
You must have completed year 10 or equivalent or be considered a mature aged student.
Course Duration: 17 weeks (approximately)
including 6 weeks of Supervised Field Placement
Delivery Mode: Full Time
Flexible /External (only available for students working in the Childcare Industry
RPL/RCC available: Contact the Academy if you need more details
Course Costs:
Contact the Academy for current course costs
Certificate III in Children Services may be available FREE to eligible participants of the Productivity Places Program. This program is jointly funded by the Commonwealth Government and the Government of Western Australia.
Qualification Information
This qualification covers workers who use organisational 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.
Occupational titles may include:
• Child Care Assistant
• Family day care worker
• Childcare worker
• Nanny
What does the course cover?
Compulsory Units
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 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 Provide understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs
HLTFA301B Apply First Aid
HLTOHS300A Contribute to OH&S process
Elective Units Included
CHCCN305C Provide care for babies
CHCORG303A Participate effectively in the work environment
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCRF301D Work effectively in families to care for the child
Please Note:
*** All units require students to demonstrate that they have gained competence from on-the job training (Supervised Field Placement).
*** Students must ensure they can obtain a Working With Children’s Check. This is not provided as part of the course and is the responsibility of the student. Students may also be required to provide a medical clearance at their own expense.
*** All resources are provided on loan for use by students during the course.
