Children's Services

Certificate III in Children's Services
Diploma in Children's Services

CERTIFICATE III IN CHILDREN'S SERVICES CHC30708

PRE-REQUISITES

Equivalent of Australian year 11 and IELTS 5.5
Working with Children check and Police clearance required

COURSE DURATION : 36 weeks

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. The course includes work based training.

COURSE CONTENT

Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm*
Ensure children's health and safety*
Provide care for children*
Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner*
Work within a legal and ethical framework*
Support the development of children*
Interact effectively with children*
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning*
Develop understanding of children's interests and developmental needs*
Apply basic First Aid (module delivered by the Australian Red Cross)*
Contribute to OHS processes*
Provide care for babies*
Participate effectively in the work environment
Work effectively with families to care for the child
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

CAREER FOCUS

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

DIPLOMA IN CHILDREN'S SERVICES CHC50908

PRE-REQUISITES

Working with chldren check and Police clearance required, succesful completion of units marked * from Certificate III in Children's Services

COURSE DURATION : 70 weeks

COURSE OVERVIEW

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

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
Use music as a medium to enhance children's experience and development
Manage an accreditation process
Implement and promote inclusive policies and practices
Provide experiences which facilitate children's expressive development
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients
Maintain an effective work environment
Lead and develop others

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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