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Child Care Course: Certificate III in Children's Services

Who is This Child Care Course for?

Make a positive and meaningful impact upon children's lives with the Certificate III in Children's Services. With the practical training you'll receive during this course, you can look forward to a rewarding career as a childcare assistant, a family day carer or nanny.

This TAFE child care course is especially designed for those who are working or intending to work within the children's services industry. It provides a useful introduction into understanding, caring for and supporting the development of young children.

Please note that due to legislative requirements, you need to be at least 18 years of age to gain employment in the child services industry.

Quick Course Guide
Qualification
Certificate III
Student support
Yes: Expert teacher & online support
Study time
Self-paced
Eg: 1 yr = 10 hrs/week
Pre-requisites
None
Delivery method
Flexible delivery: Online + correspondence
Course materials
All course materials are provided
Enrolment dates
Enrol anytime - start now!
Assessment
By assignment + work placement
Delivered by
OTEN - #1 distance education TAFE provider
Resources required
Internet, email

Child Care Course Requirements

As part of the course assessment, you'll need to arrange work placement for a total of 100 hours. This placement will need to be pre-approved by OTEN. Please note that your work placement must be done in Australia due to Children's Services Regulations and the qualifications the workplace supervisors must hold.

You must also complete a Senior First Aid certificate in order to receive the Certificate III in Children's Services.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about these requirements.

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Career-relevant and Accredited Child Care Course

Gain a qualification that's:

Your TAFE qualification is likely to receive credit at a number of Australian universities. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more.


What You'll Learn with the Certificate III in Children's Services

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Flexible Study with Distance Learning

Fit your learning around your lifestyle - because the course is delivered by distance education, you have the flexibility of when and where you wish to complete your child care training.

Complete the course faster depending on the time you have available! This certificate course of 14 units is typically completed within 2 years, but you can finish earlier by increasing the time you dedicate to your studies.

Study HoursTime to complete
10 hrs/wk=
1 year
7 hrs/wk=
1 year 6 months
5 hrs/wk=
2 years

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Course Units

There are 14 units to be completed in this child care course.

  • Support the development of children
  • Interact effectively with children
  • Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
  • Develop an understanding of children's interests and developmental needs
  • Ensure the health and safety of the children
  • Contribute to OHS processes
  • Provide care for babies
  • Provide care for children
  • Work with in a relevant legal and ethical framework
  • Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
  • Participate in the work environment
  • Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner
  • Work effectively with families to care for the child
  • Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) families to participate in children's services

Please note that you will need to complete Apply First Aid (a Senior First Aid certificate) in order to receive the Certificate III in Children's Services qualification. This can be completed through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), such as St John Ambulance or Australian Red Cross, at your own expense.

For more information, contact a SEEK Learning consultant now.

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