Certificate III in Children's Services
Course Code: CHC30402

(This qualification is nationally recognised)
This qualification is aimed at those working or intending to work with children in care settings. Child care workers are expected to use organizational policies, procedures and individual children's profiles to plan activities and provide care for children, facilitate their leisure and play and enable them to develop in a positive environment.
Whilst the bulk of the course is face to face training, it is expected that students will also do research and study at home for assignments and essays.
A workplace component is required for successful completion of the course.
Occupational Outcomes
Once completed, this certificate enables you to work in child care centres, under direct or regular supervision, within clearly defined organisational guidelines. The activities that would be carried out relate to the maintenance of a child's care and recreational activities.
This certificate provides a pathway to the Diploma in Children's Services.
Occupational options may include:
• Child Care Assistant
• Family Day Carer
• Nanny
• After School Care Assistant
• Recreation Assistant
• Unqualified Child Care Worker

11 Compulsory Units

Nominal Hours

CHCCHILD1C	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm.	30
CHCCN1D	Ensure child'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 workplace 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
HLTFA1A	Apply basic First Aid.	10

4 Elective Units

Nominal Hours

CHCCN5C	Care for babies.	40
CHCRF1C	Work effectively with families in caring for the child.	25
CHCORG3B	Participate in the work environment.	20
CHCPR2C	Arrange/organize experiences which facilitate and enhance children's development.	40

Enrolment:
The Information Session forms the initial stage of the enrolment process, providing an opportunity for prospective students to come along and meet some of the tutors as well as finding out more about the course, prior to enrolment. A student information booklet will be circulated to those who choose to enrol at this stage.

Fees:
Total fees in 2009 for the Certificate III in Children's Services, (applicable a week prior to course commencing) are:
• $800.00 (Tuition fee) plus $120.00 (Amenities fee)
OR Concession Rate:
• $55.00 plus $120.00 (Amenities fee)
(Refunds will be paid in full if course cancelled, No refunds after 4 weeks' of course commencement)

Tutors:
ECEC has a bank of highly qualified industry tutors with a high standard of training education and recent or current industry experience in the Children's Services sector.
Delivery:
Training is delivered part time, at times and days that are mutually compatible with prospective participants and tutors. However, students must allow for a substantial amount of time outside class hours to complete assignments, projects and work placement where required.

Who is this course for?
The Certificate III in Children's Services is for those wishing to or already working in the centre or home-based child care sector.
• Child care workers in occasional or long-day care centres who report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.
• Home-based child care workers who provide care and recreational facilities for children in their homes.
• For those wanting to gain an accredited qualification.
• Provides a pathway to articulate into Diploma qualifications in the Community Services Training Package.
ECEC prides itself on delivering quality training and uses qualified trainers with current or very recent industry experience.
This qualification meets the requirements for employment in the children's services sector.
A satisfactory police check must be undertaken as part of the course requirement.