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Certificate III in Children's Services

Course Code: DCHC30708 CRICOS Code: 071435G

Duration	Campus and Intake	Fee*
6 Month/s (Students are generally required to complete the Certificate III in Children's Services prior to commencement of the Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and Care). The combined duration of this approved course sequence is 2 years.)	Lilydale (Term 1, Term 3, Term 4) Prahran (Term 1, Term 3, Term 4)	A$5,850 (total for 2012)

*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

About the course

Course Description:

Students will be equipped with the skills and expertise for a challenging career with young children aged 0-6 years.

Course Structure:

Full-time (6 months)
Five scheduled days per week involving campus based delivery and industry based delivery
Class Time: 8.30 am to 3.30 pm

Part-time (12 months)*
One scheduled day per week in addition to full-time or part-time placement in a children's services setting.
Class time: 1.30 to 8.30 pm.
Students will also be required to attend one Saturday workshop per term.
The course will require off-campus time completing assignments and self-paced exercises.

Traineeship
If you are a new employee in childcare or about to commence employment you may be able to combine work with study and undertake your Certificate III in Children's Services as a trainee. Trainees, with the agreement of their employer, undertake training in the workplace combined with workshops conducted by Swinburne staff.

International students will be given a progression offer after the successful completion of Certificate III in Children's Services.

*International students holding a student visa are required to study full-time and cannot take the part-time or traineeship study modes.

Units of Study:

15 units required for award of this qualification including 11 core units and four elective units.

Core units

CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCCN301A 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
CHCCS400A Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCFC301A Support the development of children
CHCIC301D Interact effectively with children
CHCPR301A Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
CHCPR303D Develop understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs
HLTFA301B Apply first aid
HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes

Elective units
CHCORG303A Participate effectively in the work environment
CHCRF301D Work effectively with families to care for the child

CHCCN305B Provide care for babies
CHCFC507A Use music to enhance children's experience and development

Students will be required to undertake a minimum of two placements throughout the course with children aged 0-6 in a children's services environment. All placements will be arranged by the department.

Employment Outcomes

Career opportunities:

Employment in a range of children’s services including long day care (0-6 years), occasional care (0-6 years) and family day care.

From 2012, the Certificate III in Children’s Services will be a minimum entry qualification for those seeking work in child care.

Professional recognition:

The course has national accreditation, which allows domestic graduates the opportunity to apply for work throughout most states/territories of Australia. Graduates of this course are recognised in the award as Level 3 Child Care Workers.

How To Apply

How to apply:

Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

English Language Requirements:

Satisfactory completion of the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level certificate at the Pathways level (EAP 4: Pathways -60%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 527 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL Computer-based) minimum score of 196 (with Written Writing score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 71 with no band less than 18.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

Find Out More

For further information:

Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

Information Sessions:

Visit our Meet Us page to see when we are visiting your home country (or here in Australia)

Scholarships:

A range of scholarships is available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.