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Make a positive and meaningful impact upon children's lives with the Certificate III in Children's Services. With the practical training you'll receive during this course, you can look forward to a rewarding career as a childcare assistant, a family day carer or nanny.

This TAFE child care course is especially designed for those who are working or intending to work within the children's services industry. It provides a useful introduction into understanding, caring for and supporting the development of young children.

Please note that due to legislative requirements, you need to be at least 18 years of age to gain employment in the child services industry.

Child Care Course Requirements

A Prohibited Employment Declaration must be signed by students in courses where contact will be made with children. SEEK Learning will provide you with this form when you enrol.

As part of the course assessment, you'll need to arrange work placement for a total of 100 hours. This placement will need to be pre-approved by OTEN.

You must also complete a Senior First Aid certificate in order to receive the Certificate III in Children's Services.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about these requirements.

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Career-relevant and Accredited Child Care Course

Because OTEN TAFE vocational courses are developed in consultation with relevant industry and community groups, you can rest assured that your qualification is highly valued by industry employers, education and training providers and the wider community.

This children's services certificate has been developed under the Australian Qualifications Framework, so it's government-accredited as well as a nationally recognised course.

Your TAFE qualification is likely to receive credit at a number of Australian universities. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more.

What You'll Learn with the Certificate III in Children's Services

• Child development
• Health and safety
• Hygiene practices
• Nutrition
• Caring for babies and children

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Flexible Study with Distance Learning

SEEK Learning Makes Learning Easier

• Credit your existing knowledge
• Student Support
• Fee Support
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Course Units

There are 18 units to be completed in this child care course. Support Children's Development in a Service Care for Babies Interact Effectively with Babies Care for Children Deliver Services/Activities to Stimulate Children's Development and Enhance their Leisure Develop an Understanding of Children's Interests and Developmental Needs Ensure Children's Health and Safety Respond to Illness, Accidents and Emergencies Apply Basic First Aid Participate in Work Place Safety Procedures Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk of Harm Work with a Legal Duty of Care and Ethical Framework Prepare Nutritionally Balanced Food Workplace Hygiene Participate in the Work Environment Work Effectively with Families in Caring for the Child (including Aboriginal Australia) Professional Experience Orientation to Children's Services