• Overview
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Certificate III in Children's Services

 

Certificate III in Children’s Services Course Code:  CHC30708  Internal Code:  CSE3A
Unit Code	Unit Title
CHCCS400A #	Work within a legal and ethical framework
CHCCN302A *	Care for children
CHCCN305A *	Care for babies
CHCCN301A *	Ensure children’s health and safety
HLTOHS300A *	Contribute to OHS processes
CHCIC301D *	Interact effectively with children
CHCPR303D # *	Develop understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs
CHCFC301A *	Support the development of children
CHCPR301A *	Deliver experiences to support children’s play and learning
CHCCHILD301A	Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCCN303A *	Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner
CHCCHILD401A #	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm
HLTHIR403B #	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCIC302A #	Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families to participate in children’s services

 

Units marked with a * require completion of a work placement.
Units marked with a # require completion of a practical component in a simulated work environment.

 

The course also requires the completion of HLTFA301B Apply First Aid.  If you do not already hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate, you are required to complete a suitable First Aid course to obtain competency for HLTFA301B Apply First Aid.  The Institute will provide details of First Aid Course providers in your area.

 

The information included in this Course Outline is indicative of the final curriculum but may not necessarily contain all units necessary for completion of the course.  All assessment you complete throughout your studies will contribute to your final award.  The Institute periodically revises its curriculum to comply with industry changes and any changes, upgrades or expansions will be instigated in such a way that your studies are affected as little as possible.

 

After enrolling into your course with the Institute, you are progressively provided with a workbook for each of the units of the course.  You complete the workbooks in the order shown in the table above.  The workbooks cover the theoretical information you need to know before moving onto demonstrating your competency in a simulated setting and the workplace.

 

Some units of the Certificate III in Children’s Services require you to demonstrate various skills in a simulated setting, either at a seminar, private assessment or by sending in a video recording of your skills demonstration.  The following practicals need to be completed during the course:

 

Practical Name	When to Complete	Duration (if completed via seminar)
Legal & Ethical Frameworks **	Complete after workbook for Unit CHCCS400A is competent	1 day
Working with Children	Complete after workbook for Unit CHCPR303D is competent	1 day
Supporting Children & Young People **	Complete after workbook for Unit CHCCHILD401A is competent	1 day
Working with Diversity I **	Complete after workbook for Unit HLTHIR403B is competent	1 day
Working with Diversity II **	Complete after workbook for Unit CHCIC302A is competent	1 day

 

**  These practicals are also included in other qualifications offered by AICS.

 

To assist with transitioning your knowledge and skills into the workplace, the course also requires the completion of a work placement.  If you have not worked in a child care role previously, we recommend you start your placement once you have successfully completed all workbooks up to unit CHCCN303A and the following practicals:  Legal & Ethical Frameworks, Supporting Children & Young People, and Working with Children. 

 

Whilst you can study at a pace that suits you, students progressing steadily through their course complete the qualification in approximately 6 months. 

 

If your course is funded by Centrelink or another funding program, you’ll need to progress through your course in accordance with the timeframes indicated on your Course Planner provided with your first Study Pack.  On a full time study workload you will complete the course in approximately 6 months.