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CHILD CARE
Certificate III in Children's Services (CHC30708) CRICOS Code 071619K
This course covers interesting aspects of child development, play support, behaviour management and health and safety including essential First Aid*.
* First Aid Training is provided by Surf Life Saving NSW Inc RTO ID 90394
Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and Care) (CHC50908) CRICOS Code 071623C
Covering theory in child development, centre programming and evaluation this course can lead to careers up to Child Care Supervisor.
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More detailed information follows below
Community Services Program
Childcare Courses
University Preparation College (UPC) offers courses in Childcare
at the Certificate III and Diploma levels. Our courses are nationally
recognised qualifications through the Australian Government's Vocational Education
and Training Advisory Board (VETAB) of New South Wales.
The UPC Childcare courses are small classes with excellent teachers and facilities. There is a high demand for well
qualified childcare assistants and managers in Australia. Our courses prepare students
for this career with work placement in a childcare centre built into the
course.
General
Course Information
The Certificate III in Children's
Services is offered as a 6 month full time course including work placement.
You will be qualified as a Childcare Worker.
The Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and Care) is offered as a 12 month full time course. You will be
qualified as a Childcare Coordinator. In this role
you are expected to supervise staff and manage a centre. There is work
placement built into the Diploma level course.
Under the Children's Services Regulation 2004 you cannot be employed in children's services until you are 18 years of age. Specified units from the Certificate III in Children's Services are required for entry to the Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and Care).
Entry for Local students
The Higher School Certificate (HSC) or an equivalent Senior Secondary School completion is required. Students must be 18 years or older to commence the course.
Entry for Overseas students
Education:
The Higher School Certificate (HSC) or an equivalent Senior Secondary School completion is required. Students must be 18 years or older to commence the course.
English Language Proficiency for overseas students:
Students should have an English proficiency of at least 5.5 on IELTS score or equivalent. If English level is less than 5.5, students need to successfully complete English courses for a minimum of 10 weeks to the Intermediate English level. UPC can offer these English courses.
Working with Children Check
All students must complete a Declaration of Prohibited Employment or a Working with Children Check before commencing work placement in a centre.
Course Structure and Assessment
The Childcare courses are structured around four 10-week terms (36 weeks
per calendar year). Typically, you complete 2-3 Subjects per term. These Subjects
are completed in a combination of classroom lectures and practicals and work experience.
Assessment is competency-based which means you
will show your knowledge through completion of written exercises, projects and assignments.
Your communication and practical skills are tested through demonstrations and
observation reports during the course, in play sessions and from supervisors in the work experience.
Course Content
The Subjects for Childcare focus on areas such as Workplace and
Professional Skills, Families and
Community, Child Protection and Safety, Child Development and Experiences You
progress through the Subjects, starting at Entry level, through to Diploma. The
list of Subjects at each level is shown below.
Attending Classes at the College
You attend this course three days per week (excluding school holidays). This includes work experience
in a Child Care facility. A total of 22 hours per week is timetabled for every week.
Completing Work Placements in a Child Care Facility
The College arranges Work Experience
(Certificate III – 112 hours work placement)
Students enrolled in the Certificate III level course will complete 112 hours of work placement – average 14 days in a childcare setting across the six months.
You will be provided with the opportunity to work with children in different ages and situations. This may be in the same centre or different centres.
(Diploma – 309 hours work placement)
Students enrolled in the Diploma level course complete 309 hours of work placement in Childrens' Services organisations. There are 36 days allocated to placement.
Students gain experience in different child care setting and organisations The College Work Placement Co-ordinator will find the facility that suits your interests and may move you to different child care settings to work with different ages; these may be long day care and kindergartens, family day care, out-of school care and recreation programs. Your work experience is recorded and signed off by the centre supervisor. Assessment is part of the work placement and it is a mix of practical projects, observation of your work and some written activities.
Research and community projects are required at Certificate III and Diploma level. We support you through the assessments and our childcare teachers will visit and monitor the work placement.
The College also offers a play group registered through Playgroups NSW for local parents and children one morning per week. This session gives students under supervision of the teacher, time to interact with children and babies and prepare for work placement.
Extra
tuition in English to help with students understand child development
terminology
The College is
aware that some students are studying in English as their second language. We
also know there is a lot of language about child development that is quite
technical and academic. As part of the course our subjects include extra time on the language and terms specific to Children's Services.
At Diploma level students are working towards an English
level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or higher to gain employment in the child care
industry and recognition through the Australian accreditation body.
Recognition
Students who have successfully completed any units of these qualifications at another RTO or through other forms of formal study or overseas qualifications may be eligible for recognition in our courses. Please discuss this with our staff prior to enrolment.
Overseas students who gain recognition will have their course length and student visa duration reduced and course fees may be adjusted. Read more about Recognition and download our application forms in the general information section of the website.
Articulation to University
UPC Diploma graduates in Childcare will be working towards achieving English at IELTS 6.5 academic. Graduates can continue studies in Early Childhood Studies through pathways and opportunities at most Australian Universities, provided all the University's requirements are met. If you are interested in this pathway, please make enquiries at UPC.
Certificate III in Children's Services CHC30708
6 months
Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)
CHC50908, 12 months
(not including the Certificate III course)
P * - Prerequisite entry requirement units for Diploma
Certificate III in Children's Services
(CHC30708) CRICOS Code 071619K
Description: This
qualification covers workers who use organisational 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.
The course covers interesting aspects of child
development, play support, behaviour management and health and safety. Students
complete Work Placement in which they conduct activities, make
observations and collect a portfolio of children's work.
Workers at this level are required to
have an understanding of Indigenous culture and history and are able to work with local
communities in the provision of services.
Course
Length: 6 months
Job
Roles
Child Care Assistant
Family Day Carer
Nanny
Out of School Hours Care Assistant
UPC students who receive this award must complete all
of the following Subjects:
SUBJECTS
Diploma
of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)
(CHC50908) CRICOS Code 071623C
Description This
qualification covers workers who are responsible for developing and evaluating
the program. Workers at this level
have responsibility for the supervision of other staff and volunteers. It is the highest qualification required at director or service manager
level.
The course covers interesting aspects of child development and
experiences, staff support, child support and behaviour management, health and
safety, planning and programming. Students complete work
placement and community projects. Workers at this level are required
to have an understanding of Indigenous culture and history and are able to work with
local communities in the provision of services.
Course
Length: 12 months, (after Certificate
III in Children's Services is completed in the first 6 months) Total study time, 18 months.
Child Care Worker– Qualified
Team Leader
Group Leader
Program Leader
Service Manager
Service Director
UPC students who receive
this award must complete the 11 core subjects and Provide Care for Babies CHCCN305A from the Certificate III in Children's Services CHC30708 (or equivalent) plus all of the
following Subjects:
SUBJECTS
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