The quality of care and education we provide young children relies heavily on the level of training undertaken by staff. To maintain quality care, children services prefer to employ staff with formal qualifications.
The Certificate III in Children’s Services provides a fabulous introduction to children services and is suitable for anyone considering a rewarding career in child care. Depending on the setting, you may work under direct supervision or autonomously. In some settings, you may also have limited supervisory responsibilities of volunteers.
Occupational positions may include:
Child Care Assistant
Family Day Carer
Nanny
Out of School Hours Care Assistant
Recreation Assistant
Unqualified Child Care Worker
Certificate III in Children’s Services is a Nationally Accredited Course which covers children 0-12 years.
Preschools
Long Day Care Centres
Family Day Carer
Occasional Care Centres
Island resort child care centres (Day Dream Island etc)
Cruise liner child care facilities
OOSH- Before and After School care and Vacation care Programs
Nanny (in Australia and Overseas)
CHC30402 Certificate III in Children’s Services comprises of the first 15 units of the CHC50302 Diploma of Children’s Services.
Upon the successful completion of CHC30402 Certificate III in Children’s Services you are then eligible to enter the Diploma of Children’s Services.
The Diploma of Children’s Services leads directly into the 2nd year of the Bachelor of Education at university. Advanced Diploma not required.
We offer a pathways workshop to assist your entry to university as part of your course.
We also have available an ongoing University Mentoring Programme to further assist your transition to university.
All courses are competency based. You show competency in each unit by submitting assessment tasks. There are no exams.
During your course you are also assessed working with children.
Must be 16 years of age Demonstrated ability at Reading, Writing and Comprehension in English.
We understand that every circumstance is different. If you unsure of your eligibility please contact us and we can discuss this with you.
(02) 4926-1092 or admin@atkinsontraining.com.au