Certificate III in Children's Services
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Course Notes
Applies to all Student Groups
- A satisfactory police check and/or DECS criminal history screening will be required at the expense of the student prior to commencing a vocational work placement or gaining employment. All students are required to complete vocational placements (unless currently employed in an appropriate setting) and be assessed in the workplace.
Expected Employment Outcome Example
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. Possible job roles include child care assistant, playgroup supervisor, family day care worker, child care worker, nanny, and mobile assistant.
Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.
Skills Covered
Certificate III in Children's Services
11 core units: identify and respond to children and young people at risk; ensure the health and safety of children; provide care for children; contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner; work within a relevant legal and ethical framework; support the development of children; interact effectively with children; provide experiences to support children's play and learning; develop understanding of children's interests and developmental needs; apply first aid; contribute to OHS processes; plus 4 electives.
Modules/Units: View Modules/Units
Minimum Entry Requirements
Award - SATAC application process
Any one of:Note: more information on selection
Qualification/Certification
Successful completion of this course provides you with the:
Certificate III in Children's Services (CHC30708)
Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.
Application Selection
Award - SATAC application process
- Applications for the 2012 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian
Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
- Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.
Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.
Fees
Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus.
The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2,210 in 2011. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.
Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.
TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information
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Note: The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes
necessary.
Further Information
For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or enquire online