Certificate III in Children's Services

With the growth of the Child Care industry, a raft of new opportunities has arisen for people who want to find employment in this field.

About this Qualification

The Certificate III in Children’s services will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to assist in the implementation of educational and engaging programs for infants, pre schoolers and primary school aged children within a children’s service. 

We offer training with the most up to date information incorporating the new Early Years Learning Framework that is guiding the way programming and planning is developing and moving ahead and also the new National Quality Framework that has brought about long awaited changes to the professionalism of the industry with minimum qualifications being a requirement for intended early childhood educators. Our training will keep you ahead of the recent exciting changes in the Children’s Services Industry.

What you will Learn

Learn how to use children’s services policies, procedures and individual children’s profiles to implement planned activities and provide care to children. Learn how to facilitate children’s play and leisure, and encourage children to achieve their developmental outcomes. Learn how to provide children with a safe, healthy and secure environment in which to achieve their goals.

Your Career

The Certificate III in Childrens Services offers a useful and practical qualification enabling you to become a Level 3 Childcare worker as a:
• Childcare Assistant
• Family Day Carer
• Nanny
• Out of School Hours Care Assistant
• Recreation Assistant

Units of Competency

The Certificate III in Childrens Services requires 15 units of competency:

Core 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 relavant 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 Develop understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs
HLTFA301B Apply first aid
HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes

Elective Units

Recommended for people working in Centre Based Care
CHCIC302A Support Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander families to participate in children’s services
CHCCN305A Provide care for babies
CHCORG303A Participate effectively in the work environment
CHCRF301D Work effectively with families to care for the child

Recommended for people working in Family Day Care
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCCN305A Provide care for babies
CHCCS310A Support the inclusive practice in the workplace
CHCRF301D Work effectively with families to care for the child

Duration

6 to 12 months

Cost

$190* (Training delivered across Victoria with Victorian State & Commonwealth Government funding. People with disabilities encouraged to apply for training)

Pathways

Successful completion means you are eligible to enrol in CHC50908 Diploma of Childrens Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)