Certificate III in Children’s Services
Course Code:
CHC30712
Duration:
641 hours
First Aid:
All students are required to complete a First Aid Certificate with an accredited provider to gain employment in the industry.
($130.00 Cost to be met by student).
Assessments:
Assessments are competency based and include a variety of written, project and practical work.
Vocational Placement:
Up to 240 Hours on the job.
Classroom & Correspondence Delivery:
Fee Option 1:
$2600 (less non refundable deposit of $250)
Interest free payment plans available – direct debit only
Online Delivery:
Fee Option 1:
Four equal instalments of $486.25 (total = $1945)
First installment must be paid prior to commencement.
Fee Option 2:
Deposit of $250 followed by 44 payments of
$50 per week (total = $2450)
*NB: Fees are subject to change.
Payment Plans:
Available – direct debit only
Refund Policy:
See student handbook go to www.lifetime.qld.edu.au for information regarding our refund policy. A non-refundable enrolment fee of $250.00 must be forwarded with application to enrol.
Study Mode:
External Delivery.
Student Benefits:
Austudy available to eligible domestic students.
Recognition:
This course is nationally recognised in Australia.
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Course Outline:
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.
Occupational Titles May Include:
Early Childhood Educator, Playgroup Supervisor, Family Day Care Worker, Childhood Educator, Childhood Educator Assistant, Nanny, and Mobile Assistant.
A summary of the employability skills developed through this qualification can be downloaded below:
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NB: enter course code CHC30712.
Entry Requirements:
Year 10 or equivalent.
Course Structure
| Course Code | Core Units of Competence |
| CHCCHILD401B | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCCN301C | Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCCN302A | Provide care for children |
| CHCCN303A | Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner |
| CHCCS400C | Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework |
| CHCFC301A | Support the development of children |
| CHCIC301E | Interact effectively with children |
| CHCPR301C | Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning |
| CHCPR303D | Develop understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs |
| HLTFA311A | Apply first aid |
| HLTWHS300A | Contribute to WHS processes |
| Course Code | Elective Units of Competence |
| CHCCN305B | Provide care for babies |
| CHCORG303C | Participate effectively in the work environment |
| HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co - workers |
| CHCRF301E | Work effectively with families to care for the child |





