CHC30708 Certificate III in Children’s Services

This qualification will give you the practical skills and knowledge to assist in caring for the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children (aged 0-12) in various care settings. You will learn how to care for, interact with and foster the development of children. You will also learn to work within legal requirements, ensuring children’s health and safety. Gain knowledge of first aid and working with children at risk. As part of this qualification you will undertake a supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
 

CHC41208 Certificate IV in Children’s Services (Outside School Hours Care)

This qualification will give you the practical skills and knowledge to assist in caring for the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of children (aged 5-12) in a range of out of school care settings. You will learn how to care for, play with and foster the development of children. You will also learn about the important role of the family, working within legal requirements, ensuring children’s health and safety. Gain knowledge of first aid and working with children at risk. As part of this qualification you will undertake a supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned. At this level workers may have some supervisory responsibilities for volunteers and other workers.
 

CHC50908 Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)

This qualification will give you the practical skills and knowledge to provide care, and meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children (aged 0-5) in various care settings. You will learn about ethical work practices and legal requirements, as well as learning skills in planning, delivering and evaluating activities and all aspects of a child’s development. You will also learn about working with families, observing and recording behaviour, working with culturally diverse clients and safety in the workplace. At this level workers have responsibility for supervision of other staff and volunteers.
Please note that this year the above Diploma only is Government Funded