CHC30402 Certificate III in Children's Services

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course gives students nationally recognised qualifications to work in child care centres, vacation care centres, occasional care centres, family day care centres and home-based care services. You will learn to work in a team environment supporting the needs of and giving care to children aged 0 to 12 years.

You will learn about appropriate interaction with children and how to fulfill their physical, emotional and self-care needs. You will also learn about organisational policies, procedures, how to plan activities and provide care for children, how to facilitate their leisure and play and how to enable them to achieve their developmental outcomes.

Career Opportunities:

At the completion of this course you can work as a

  • Child Care Assistant
  • Family Day Carer
  • Nanny
  • Out of School Hours Care Assistant
  • Recreation Assistant
  • Unqualified Child Care Worker

Articulation:

When you finish this course you may apply for advanced standing in the Diploma of Children's Services. You may also get credit for some modules that address common units of competency if you choose to enrol in courses for other sectors in Community Services.

Entry Requirements:

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

Course Content:

The Certificate III in Children Services consists of 15 units of competency including 11 Core Unit and 4 electives.

Unit Code

Unit Description

Nominal Hrs

Core Units

CHCCHILD1C

Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm

30

CHCCN1D

Ensure Children’s health and safety

30

CHCCN2C

Care for children

70

CHCCN4D

Respond to illness, accidents and emergencies

30

CHCCS301A

Work within a legal and ethical framework

50

CHCFC1C

Support the development of children in the service

40

CHCIC1C

Interact effectively with Children

70

CHCOHS301A

Participate in work safety procedures

30

CHCPR1C

Deliver services / activities to stimulate children’s development and enhance their leisure

40

CHCPR3C

Develop an understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs

20

HLTFA402B

Apply Advanced First Aid

18

Elective Units

CHCORG3B

Participate in the work environment

20

CHCCN5C

Care for babies

40

CHCCN3C

Prepare nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner

20

CHCRF1C

Work with families in caring for their child

25