Certificate III in Children's Services (CHC30708)

Students have the choice of studying on-line or with a workbook. Both are very "user friendly" and you can complete your training modules working at your own pace in the comfort of your own home.

Certificate III requires observation in a workplace such as a childcare centre, which allows assessment of your practical skills against the knowledge that is required for Certificate III. Assessment and supportive evidence is done through assessment tasks in your work book, as well as observation and workplace tasks. All you need is a small amount of time in a workplace to practice (80 hours).This can be undertaken throughout your training or near completion. Childcare Training Professionals  will assist you with a workplace so that you are able to undertake these assessments. You can work at your own pace and decide when and how learning and assessment will take place.

11 Compulsory and 4 Elective to be completed

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. In some settings, the worker may also have limited supervisory responsibilities of volunteers.

Workers at this level are required to have an understanding of Indigenous culture and history and to work with local communities in the provision of services.

Occupational names may include:

• Child Care Assistant

• Family Day Carer

• Nanny

• Out of School Hours Care Assistant

• Recreation Assistant

National Code and Unit of Competency

HLTOHS300A	Contribute to OHS Processes
CHCHILD401C	Identify and Respond to Children and Young People At Risk
CHCCN301A	Ensure the Health and Safety of Children
CHCCS400A	Work within a Relevant Legal and Ethical Framework
CHCORG3030A	Contribute to Provision of Nutritionally Balanced Food in a Safe and Hygienic Manner
CHCIC301D	Interact Effectively with Children
CHCFC301A	Support the Development of Children
CHCPR303D	Develop an Understanding of Children's Interests and developmental needs
CHCCN305A	Provide Care for Babies
CHCCN302A	Provide Care for Children
CHCRF301D	Working Effectively with Families in Caring for the Child
CHCPR301D	Provide Experiences to Support Children's Play and Learning
HLTHIR403B	Work Effectively with Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers
HLTFA301B	Apply First Aid

* Students will need to have completed and hold a current Basic First Aid Certificate in order to obtain this qualification.

Upon successful completion of all course requirements, you will receive a nationally recognised Certificate III in Children's Services (CHC30708). Certificate III is a pre-requisite of Diploma in Children's Services (CHC908)

RPL Process

We also offer a RPL process – Recognised Prior Learning. RPL is a valid process that ensures that you are not offered structured training for competencies you have already achieved, and that you gain appropriate recognition for the competencies you have already acquired. The RPL process is generally offered to those who have previously or are currently working in the industry required to complete your qualification. If you think you may be a candidate for an assessment only RPL process, or if you have previously obtained some units of competence then please speak to us regarding prices.

Previous Studies Recognition

The two qualifications encompass National Recognition. You will find the Units of Competency listed for each qualification further on in our information pack. If you have successfully completed any units from the qualifications at another Registered Training Organisation (RTO), we will recognise this study as partial completion of the qualifications. Please contact us to discuss further.

The difference between RCC and Credit transfer

Recognition of Current Competency is quite distinct from Credit Transfer. Credit transfer is a process where credit is automatically granted by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to clients who have documented evidence of achievement (eg. a Statement of Attainment/Certificate) in the relevant competency or qualification from another RTO.

Certificate III Children’s Services (CHC30708)

Diploma Children’s Services (CHC50908)

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