Children's Services

Certificate III in Children's Services
Certificate IV in Out of School Hours Care
Diploma in Children's Services

CERTIFICATE III IN CHILDREN'S SERVICES CHC30402

PRE-REQUISITES

Equivalent of Australian year 11
Police clearance required

COURSE DURATION : 6 months

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is for people who want to work as child-care workers in centre based and family day care. Workers may work under direct supervision or autonomously. In some settings may also have limited supervisory responsibilities of volunteers.

On completion of the course students may apply for advanced standing in Diploma of Children's Services.

COURSE CONTENT

Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm
Ensure children's health and safety
Care for children
Respond to illness, accidents and emergencies
Work within a legal and ethical framework
Support the development of children in the service
Interact effectively with children
Participate in workplace safety procedures
Deliver services/activities to stimulate children's development and enhance their leisure
Apply basic First Aid
Prepare nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner
Participate in the work environment
Work effectively with families to care for the child

CAREER FOCUS

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

CERTIFICATE IV IN OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE CHC40402

PRE-REQUISITES

Equivalent to Australian year 11
Police clearance required

COURSE DURATION : 1 year

COURSE OVERVIEW

This qualification covers workers who conduct vacation programmes and before and after school activities for children who are of school age.

On completion of the course you can apply for advanced standing in the Diploma of Out of School Hours Care.

COURSE CONTENT

Undertake administrative work
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm
Ensure children's health and safety
Work within a legal and ethical framework
Work effectively with a cultural diverse clients and co-workers
Interact effectively with children
Implement and monitor OSH policies and procedures for a workplace
Deliver services/activities to stimulate children's development and enhance their leisure
Develop an understanding of children's interests and developmental needs
Work effectively with young people
Develop recreation programmes
Undertake risk analysis of activities
Work autonomously

CAREER FOCUS

Child Care Worker qualified, Out of School Hours Care Supervisor, Group Leader, Youth Worker, Special Assistant, Play Leader, Senior Play Leader, Special Needs Inclusion Worker, Mobile Assistant

DIPLOMA IN CHILDREN'S SERVICES CHC50302

PRE-REQUISITES

Satisfactory completion of year 12 or Certificate III in Children's Services
Police clearance required

COURSE DURATION : 1.5 years

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is for people who want to work as qualified child care workers in centre based and family day care.

On completion of this course you may apply for advanced standing at universities offering early childhood courses.

COURSE CONTENT

Support the rights and safety of children within duty of care requirements
Establish, manage and monitor the implementation of a safe and healthy environment
Plan care routines
Foster and enhance children's development
Foster and enhance children's social and emotional and psychological development
Foster and enhance children's cognitive and language development
Establish and implement plans for developing responsible behaviour
Plan the inclusion of children with additional needs
Manage workplace OHS management systems
Design, implement and evaluate programmes of the service
Arrange/organise experiences which facilitate and enhance children's development
Document, interpret and use information about children
Work in partnership with families to care for the child

CAREER FOCUS

Child Care Worker, Team Leader, Group Leader, Programme Leader, Service Manager, Service Director, Special Needs Inclusion Worker

Work experience arrangement:

Practical experience at a local childcare centre and successful completion of the placement is part of this course’s assessment. Kingston International College work closely with a range of local child care centres that provide work placement opportunities to our students. For a list of Child Care Centres please download our Child Care Centre list flyer.

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