Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Children's Services
Certificate III in Children's Services
CHC30712
J009
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/05/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
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
* Outside school hours care assistant
Playgroup supervisor
* Recreation assistant
Family day care worker
Nanny
Childhood Educator
Mobile assistant
Childhood educator assistant
* Some jurisdictions may require CHC41208 Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside school hours care) for these work roles
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fifteen (15) units are required for award of this qualification including:- eleven (11) core units
- four (4) elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A elective which is recommended for all work roles except those where services specifically exclude caring for babies
- Group B electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
- Group C electives which are recommended for centre-based care
- Group D electives which are recommended for playgroup supervision
- Group E electives which are recommended for family day care work
- Group F electives which are recommended for nanny work
- Other relevant electives listed in the qualfication outline
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
- Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD146 | HLTFA311A | Apply first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D2307 | CHCCN303A | Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WD312 | HLTWHS300A | Contribute to WHS processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D2671 | CHCPR303D | Develop understanding of children's interests and developmental needs | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WC832 | CHCCN301C | Ensure the health and safety of children | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WC821 | CHCCHILD401B | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8574 | CHCIC301E | Interact effectively with children | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D2306 | CHCCN302A | Provide care for children | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WC972 | CHCPR301C | Provide experiences to support children's play and learning | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D2510 | CHCFC301A | Support the development of children | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WC843 | CHCCS400C | Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Working With Babies
The following unit is recommended to be completed to address working with babies role.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options and units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8554 | CHCCN305B | Provide care for babies | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Culturally Aware and Respectful Practice
One or all units are recommended, but not mandatory to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options and units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2563 | CHCICS302A | Participate in the implementation of individualised plans | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8283 | HLTHIR404D | Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8281 | HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Centre-based Care
One to six (6) units are recommended, but not mandatory to be completed for centre-based care.
Note: CHCIC302A OR HLTHIR403C OR CHCCS310A may be chosen, NOT ALL.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options and units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC953 | CHCORG303C | Participate effectively in the work environment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D8554 | CHCCN305B | Provide care for babies | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D2555 | CHCIC302A | Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families to participate in children's services | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WC823 | CHCCHILD301B | Support behaviour of children and young people | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D2323 | CHCCS310A | Support inclusive practice in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D2325 | CHCCS312A | Use electronic learning materials | 15 | Unit of competency |
| D8281 | HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8611 | CHCRF301E | Work effectively with families to care for the child | 25 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D274 | CHC30708 | Certificate III in Children's Services | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J587 | CHC30113 | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from the national register at www.training.gov.au.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Curriculum Services, Dept of Training & Workforce Development on 20/7/2012.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships