Certificate III in Children's Services - SELMAR
The Certificate III in Children's Services 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.
During the Certificate III in Children's Services course you will: - 
• Achieve high levels of professionalism to excel in the childcare
industry
• Learn the required knowledge to interact appropriately with children
• Gain a foundation skills to be used when working with children
• Gain knowledge of the legal and ethical framework for working in children’s services to assist in
identifying and responding to risk factors
• Be qualified to work in a variety of early learning services
Working With Children Check for the Certificate III in Children's Services
It is a requirement when working or volunteering in Certificate III in Children’s Services to hold a current Working with Children card. If commencing in Certificate III in Children's Services, this card must be applied for immediately, as it can take several months for your application to be processed. You may not be able to commence your work placement if you do not have a current WWC card. Your application needs to be lodged at Australia Post with the required identification.
Employability Skills - Certificate III in Children's Services
• Communication - Listening to and understanding work instructions, directions and feedback,
including communicating with children
• Teamwork - Working as an individual and a team member
• Problem solving - Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems
• Initiative and enterprise - Being creative in response to workplace challenges
• Planning and organising - Managing time and priorities
• Self management - Balancing own ideas and values and vision with workplace values and
requirements
• Learning - Being open to learning new ideas and techniques
• Technology - Using technology and related workplace equipment
Job roles - Certificate III in Children's Services
• Childcare Worker
• Nanny
• Kindergarten Assistant
Delivery Options - Certificate III in Children's Services
Campus Class 20 weeks
Workplace Traineeship Group facilitation in the workplace or one on one
Distance training Self-paced
Eligibility for Government Funded Training for the Certificate III in Children's Services
The Victorian State Government supports learning and development for those wishing to advance in their career. In order to receive full government funded training the candidate must satisfy the following requirements:
• Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Must not already hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher
Sample units covered in the Certificate III in Children's Services:
• CHCORG303A Participate Effectively in the Work Environment
• CHCCN301A Ensure the Health and Safety of Children
• CHCCN303A Contribute to Provision of Nutritionally Balanced Food in a Safe and
Hygenic Manner
• HLTOHS300A Contribute to OH&S Processes
• CHCCN305A Provide Care for Babies
• CHCCN302A Provide Care for Children
• CHCFC301A Support the Development of Children
• CHCPR303D Develop Understanding of Children's Interests and Developmental
Needs
• CHCCHILD301A Support Behaviour of Children and Young People
• CHCIC301D Interact Effectively with Children
• CHCPR301A Provide Experiences to Support Children's Play and Learning
• CHCRF301D Work Effectively with Families to Care for the Child
• CHCCS400A Work Within a Legal and Ethical Framework
• CHCCHILD401A Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk of Harm
• HLTFA301B Apply First Aid
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available to all students applying for the Certificate III in Children's Services
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