Introduction
This qualification covers workers who use organisation policies, procedures and individual children’s profiles to plan activities and provide care to children, facilitating their leisure and play and enabling them to achieve their developmental outcomes. Depending on the setting, workers may work under direct supervision or autonomously.
Job Role/Opportunities >
Job Roles and titles vary across different industry sectors, possible job titles in this qualification are;
- Child care assistant • Outside school hours care assistant*
- Playgroup supervisor • Recreation assistant*
- Family day care worker • Nanny
- Child care worker • Mobile assistant
* Some jurisdictions may require CHC41208 Certificate IV in Children’s Services (Outside school hours care) for these work roles
Entry Requirements >
All employees in the child care industry are required to undergo a criminal record check and ‘working with children check’. There are no other entry requirements into this qualification.
Course Requirements >
To achieve a CHC30708 Certificate III in Children’s Services a total of 15 units of competency must be completed (11 core units plus 4 elective units).
Course Structure >
(recommended)
| Code |
Title
|
Core/Elective |
| CHCCHILD401A |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
Core |
| CHCCN301A |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
Core |
| CHCCN302A |
Provide care for children |
Core |
| CHCCN303A |
Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner |
Core |
| CHCCS400A |
Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework |
Core |
| CHCFC301A |
Support the development of children |
Core |
| CHCIC301D |
Interact effectively with children |
Core |
| CHCPR301A |
Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning |
Core |
| CHCPR303D |
Develop understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs |
Core |
| HLTFA301B |
Apply first aid |
Core |
| HLTOHS300A |
Contribute to OHS processes |
Core |
|
| CHCCHILD301A |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
Elective |
|
|
|
| CHCORG303A |
Participate effectively in the work environment (for centre based care students) |
Elective |
| HLTHIR403B |
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
Elective |
| CHCCN305A |
Provide care for babies (Most Recommended) |
Elective |
*Additional electives are available on request
Pathways >
