Certificate III in Children's Services
| Course Code: | CHC30708 |
| Department: | Centre for Community Wellbeing |
| Study Area(s): | Children's Services |
| Location(s): | Broadmeadows |
| Course Length: | Full-time (6 months) Part-time night (1 year) |
| Direct Entry: | You can apply for this course directly through Kangan Institute. |
Need more information?
Call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233)
or +613 9279 2222
Email us at enquiries@kangan.edu.au
Or fill in our feedback form
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Course overview
The Certificate III in Children's Services prepares you to use organisational policies, procedures and individual children’s profiles to plan activities and provide education and care for children. You will learn to facilitate their play and leisure to help them to achieve their developmental outcomes. Workers may work under direct supervision or autonomously and in some settings have limited supervision of volunteers.
Kangan Institute offers:
- Additional language support throughout the duration of the course
- Arrangements of student placements
- Mentoring of our students on placement
In addition to this we also offer:
- Level 2 First Aid
- Anaphylaxis Certificate
- Food Handlers Certificate
- Pathway to Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)
Course modules
| CORE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCHILD401A | Identify and Respond to Children and Young People At Risk | 30 |
| CHCCN301A | Ensure Children's Health and Safety | 60 |
| CHCCN302A | Provide Care For Children | 70 |
| CHCCN303A | Contribute to Provision of Nutritionally Balanced Food in a Safe and Hygienic Manner | 20 |
| CHCCS400A | Work Within a Relevant Legal and Ethical Framework | 50 |
| CHCFC301A | Support The Development of Children | 45 |
| CHCIC301D | Interact Effectively With Children | 70 |
| CHCPR301A | Provide Experiences to Support Children's Play and Learning | 40 |
| CHCPR303D | Develop Understanding of Children's Interests and Developmental Needs | 20 |
| HLTFA301B | Apply First Aid | 18 |
| HLTOHS300A | Contribute to OHS Processes in The Health Industry | 20 |
| Total hours: | 443 | |
| ELECTIVE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCN305A | Provide Care For Babies | 40 |
| CHCFC508A | Foster Children's Aesthetic and Creative Development | 70 |
| CHCORG303A | Participate Effectively in The Work Environment | 20 |
| CHCRF301D | Work Effectively With Families to Care For The Child | 25 |
Course Fees
Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!
You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!
| Government Subsidised | Fee For Service (Full fee) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession | Non concession | RPL | Concession | Non concession | RPL | |
| Tuition fees | $ 188 | $ 990^ | $ 95 | n/a | $ 6,500^ | $ 3,250^ |
| Student Services & Amenities Fees | $ 32 | $ 212^ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ancillary Fees | $ 26 | $ 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
^ Fees will not be more than stated.
* Approximate fees displayed are based on calendar year calculations. The fees apply to the units enrolled in 2012 only. Any enrolments in subsequent years will be charged at the rates applicable for that year.
* Materials fees may be required.
How to calculate fees? See the examples here.
| Tuition fee | Student Services & Amenities Fees | Ancillary Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example 1: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Building program with 200 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1.75 x 200 = $350.00 | $0.32 x 200 = $64.00 | $26.00 | $440.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $8.00 x 200 = $1,600.00 | n/a | n/a | $8.00 x 200 = $1,600.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $4.00 x 200 = $800.00 | n/a | n/a | $4.00 x 200 = $800.00 |
| Example 2: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Building program with 900 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1.75 x 900 = $1,575.00 but capped at the maximum of $990.00 | $0.32 x 900 = $288.00 but capped at the maximum of $212.00 | $26.00 | $1,228.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $8.00 x 900 = $7,200.00 but capped at the maximum of $6500.00 | n/a | n/a | $6500.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $4.00 x 900 = $3,600.00 but capped at the maximum of $3250.00 | n/a | n/a | $3250.00 |
See the detailed fees structure.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Contact us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or (03) 9279 2222 for a fee schedule. There may be additional costs for books and materials.
What employment opportunities will I have?
The new Children's Services Regulations have set the Certificate III as the minimum qualification for all workers in Children's Service settings. Certificate III graduates can work under the direction of more qualified or experienced staff in centre-based day care services, kindergartens and out-of-school hours services.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
You will gain the skills necessary to work under supervision with infants and children up to 12 years of age.
What qualifications will I receive?
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Children's Services. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
Graduates of this course are eligible to study the Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care).
Can I apply?
You will need to have passed Year 11 or equivalent or be mature age and demonstrate satisfactory written and spoken communication skills.
Applicants must be 17 years of age on February 1, 2012 as Children's Services staff need to be a minimum of 18 years of age in order to gain employment.
Applicants without current child care experience are encouraged to do one day’s voluntary work experience in a child care centre prior to an interview.
How do I apply?
Applications are open for 2012 intake. Apply now online or with an application form from the Customer Service Centre.
Application pack can be downloaded from http://www.kangan.edu.au/departments/centre-for-better-living/
How will I be selected for this course?
Course is now full for 2012
How long is the course?
The course involves approximately 550 hours and is delivered over approximately six months full-time or 12 months part-time.
Where and how can I study?
There are three delivery modes for this qualification:
*four days per week from 9am-4pm.
*four days per week for ESL applicants 9.30am-3pm - inclusive of language support.
*two nights per week (Mon/Thurs) 6pm-9.15pm.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is a necessary part of this program to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge set out in the competency standards. You may be assessed by demonstration, written work, projects, case studies, log books, on-the-job and off-the-job tasks, supervisor reports or a combination of these methods. You will be informed in advance about the assessment procedure and criteria.
Additional comments
For enquiries phone us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or (03) 9279 2222. Alternatively email enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a Children's Services Application Package from August 2011.
What will I study?
Development, Health, Communication, Interaction, Programming and Professional Studies.
