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.
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Unit Code |
Unit Description |
Nominal Hrs |
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Core Units |
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CHCCHILD1C |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm |
30 |
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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 |
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HLTFA402B |
Apply Advanced First Aid |
18 |
|
Elective Units |
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CHCORG3B |
Participate in the work environment |
20 |
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CHCCN5C |
Care for babies |
40 |
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CHCCN3C |
Prepare nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner |
20 |
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CHCRF1C |
Work with families in caring for their child |
25 |