Certificate III in Children's Services

15 Units for the qualification11 compulsory units

4 elective units

Child401A Identify and respond to children

and young people at risk

CN301A Ensure the health and safety of

children

CN302A Provide care for children

CN303A Contribute to provision of

nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner

CS400A Work within a relevant legal and

ethical framework

FC301A Support the development of

children IC301D Interact effectively with children PR301A Provide experiences to support

children's play and learning PR303D Develop understanding of

children's interests and developmental needs

HLTFA301B Apply first aid HLTOHS300A Contribute to

OHS processes

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HLTHIR403B Work effectively with

culturally diverse clients and co- workers

CN305A Provide care for babies

ORG303A Participate effectively in

the work environment

RF301D Work effectively with

families to care for the child.

Electives: Certificate III

Diploma of Children's Services(Early childhood education and care)

13 Compulsory units5 Electives

CN511A Establish and maintain a safe and healthy

environment for children

FC502A Foster physical development in early

childhood

FC503A Foster social development in early

childhood

FC504A Support emotional and psychological

development in early childhood

FC505A Foster cognitive development in early

childhood

FC506A Foster children’s language and

communication development

IC501A Manage children's services workplace practice

to address regulations and quality assurance

IC510A Establish and implement plans for

developing cooperative behaviour IC512A Plan and implement inclusion of children

with additional needs PR502D Organise experiences to facilitate and enhance

children's development PR509A Gather, interpret and use information about

children PR510A Design, implement and evaluate programs and

care routines for children RF511A Work in partnership with families to

provide appropriate care for children

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ORG506A Coordinate the work environment

FC507A Use music to enhance children's

experience and development

FC508A Foster children's aesthetic and

creative development

IC511A Implement and promote inclusive

policies and practices in children’s services

INF407C Meet information needs of the

community

Electives

Is the process by which an individuals existing skills and knowledge are assessed and credited towards the achievement of units of competency

Recognition of prior learning

A briefing by your TAFE assessor on the process and requirements, and a preliminary conversation with your TAFE assessor about your background, job role, experience, skills and knowledge, life experiences and activities and identify initial evidence.

Self assessment – you gather evidence based on the briefing. Evidence may include (but is not limited to) job description, resume, workplace training, workshops, supervisor’s letter of support, responses to oral questions, an assessment assignment, skill demonstration, workplace samples, other qualifications.

Planning interview – your TAFE assessor checks evidence (could be workplace based) and works with you to develop a plan for filling gaps (either generating further evidence, or recommendations for training).

  

Recognition process

Assessment interview – your TAFE assessor interviews you to address underpinning knowledge or skills or other gaps for final sign off.

RPL granted, recorded and qualification / statement of attainment issued.

Evaluation – your TAFE assessor will debrief you and you will have the opportunity to give feedback on the process.

 

Process