Certificate III in Children'S Services (CHC30402) - Casuarina - Northern Territory - Charles Darwin University Casuarina Campus - I830

This course is a starting point for a career in early childhood services. Students do not have to be working in an early childhood service when they start the course, but they will experience on-the-job training through regular placements in an early childhood service during their studies. For all students, class times ensure that they receive a thorough grounding in early childhood development theory and learn how to implement best practice in early childhood care and education. Students learn how to develop positive relationships with children and their families, how to interact appropriately with children of all ages, how to keep them safe and how to support their development by working co-operatively with other members of their team to provide stimulating, child focused experiences. Students also develop supportive relationships with other students, sharing knowledge, ideas and experiences that are unique to the early childhood field. Your training plan is individualised to your needs so that you can complete the whole qualification or just one or two units at a time. Many students who are already working in early childhood services are able to combine workplace assessment of their existing skills with their studies.

There are no prerequisites for enrolling in the course. However participants are encouraged to have completed year 10 and meet the minimum age required by the industry.

Certificate III in Children'S Services (CHC30402)

Course Structure

VET in Schools (VETiS) Program

When this course or individual units of competency are offered as a VETiS program, it is only offered on a part time basis. The course and unit details listed below are for main stream VET students.

    * When undertaking this course as a VETiS program, the details of units offered, duration and realistic achievement will be provided at the time that the prospective student completes a DEET 'Expression of Interest to undertake a VET program" form.
    * VETiS programs are offered to Secondary School students as a process of enabling informed career choices to be made and to allow for a head start to that career.
    * VETiS programs should be viewed as a training pathway that will lead to a future career. The achievement of that career is unlikely to be achieved while still at Secondary School.


Course Requirements for main stream VET students
To achieve a Certificate III in Children's Services students must complete a total of FIFTEEN (15) units of competency . This comprises ELEVEN (11) compulsory core units of competency plus FOUR (4) elective units of competency as detailed in the packaging rules.

Total Nominal Course Hours: 515 - 555

CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Code    Unit of Competency Title    
Hours
CHCCHILD1C    Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm    
30
CHCCN1D    Ensure children's health and safety    
30
CHCCN2C    Care for children    
70
CHCCN4D    Respond to illness accidents and emergencies    
30
CHCCS301A    Work within a legal and ethical framework    
50
CHCFC1C    Support the development of children in the service    
40
CHCIC1C    Interact effectively with children    
70
CHCOHS301A    Participate in workplace safety procedures    
30
CHCPR1C    Deliver services/activities to stimulate children's development and enhance their leisure    
40
CHCPR3C    Develop an understanding of children's interests and developmental needs    
20
HLTFA301B    Apply first aid    
18
AND/OR
HLTFA402B    Apply advanced first aid    
30
    
Hours
420-440


ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY (select 4 units of competency)

Code    Unit of Competency Title    
Hours
CHCCN3C    Prepare nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner    
20
CHCCN5C    Care for babies    
40
CHCCS405A    Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers    
30
CHCORG3B    Participate in the work environment    
20
CHCRF1C    Work effectively with families in caring for their child    
25
    
Hours
95-115


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Employability Skills

Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: http://employabilityskills.training.com.au.

Skills Recognition

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.
This can include skills from:

    * Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college,
    * through adult education classes or training programs at work;
    * Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
    * Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).

RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.

Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.

See the RPL Guide for Applicants for further information on the RPL application process.


Credit Transfer or Recognition of Previous Study

Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.

In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.

Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.
This course is the latest version of the National Training Package. Students who have completed units from previous qualifications may be eligible for credit and should consult your course coordinator for transfer arrangements. Alternatively check your credits from these transfer materials.