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Children's Services: - Certificate III

This document summarizes a Certificate III in Children's Services course offered at the Inverell Campus commencing in Semester II of 2012. The full-time course runs for one semester from Monday to Thursday, including 100 hours of compulsory work placement from November 5-16. The administration fee is $352 per semester with additional costs of around $100 for resources and $56 for a criminal record check. Successful completion can lead to careers as a childcare assistant, family day carer or nanny. The course covers caring for, playing with, and helping develop children. Students will attend workshops and complete work placement to gain skills and qualifications to work in childcare centers.

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Children's Services: - Certificate III

This document summarizes a Certificate III in Children's Services course offered at the Inverell Campus commencing in Semester II of 2012. The full-time course runs for one semester from Monday to Thursday, including 100 hours of compulsory work placement from November 5-16. The administration fee is $352 per semester with additional costs of around $100 for resources and $56 for a criminal record check. Successful completion can lead to careers as a childcare assistant, family day carer or nanny. The course covers caring for, playing with, and helping develop children. Students will attend workshops and complete work placement to gain skills and qualifications to work in childcare centers.

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Childrens Services - Certificate III

(Nationally Recognised Training - NRT)

- Full-time

Course No: 18206 AQF level: Certificate III National Code: CHC30708 Location: Inverell Campus COMMENCING: Semester II, 2012 for one semester ATTENDANCE: Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 3:00pm + 100 hours workplacement is a compulsory part of this course. Workplacement dates: 5th to 16th November 2012 COST: Administration fee for 2012 is: $352 per semester ADDITIONAL COURSE COSTS: Approximately $100.00 to cover essential resources. $56 Criminal record check For further information on this training program please contact: Customer Service Centre 1800 448 176 www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au

TRAINING PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This course is for people who want to work as child-care workers in centre based and family day care. You will learn how to care for, play with and help the development of children in centre-based care. You also learn how children develop and the important role of the family. Intending students should note that if they have a criminal record involving violence or abuse, there may be limitations to their practical and workplace activities and opportunities, and to their career options, in areas involving contact with vulnerable people. You will be required to attend a five compulsory workshops at the Inverell campus and complete 100 hours of work placement in a children services centre.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: NSW School Certificate or equivalent.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Child-care assistant, family day carer and nanny. Under the Childrens Services Regulation 2004 you cannot be employed in childrens services until you are 18 years of age.

ARTICULATION: When you finish this course you may apply for the Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education & Care) CHC50908 course 18208. You may also gain credit for some units that address common units of competencies if you choose to enroll in courses for other sectors in Community Services.

TAFE NSW Fee Information: 1) A TAFE year consists of two 18-week long semesters. The minimum charge for a program is one semester, even if your program lasts less than 18 weeks. If the program lasts between 18 weeks to a year, it counts as two semesters. 2) If your program runs for more than one semester, you may pay in two halfyearly payments. 3) All fees must be paid up front at enrolment. NO CASH is accepted - you may pay by EFTPOS, Visa card, MasterCard, cheque or money order. 4) If you receive a government benefit such as Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Newstart and provide documentary proof at enrolment, you may be eligible to pay a concession fee of $53 per course enrolment, rather than the full TAFE NSW Fee. 5) In addition to the TAFE NSW fee, some programs have Course Related Charges associated with them. Course Related Charges are collected to provide you with materials, resources, equipment and services to use in your program of study. If your circumstances do not enable you to pay this charge you will need to speak with your teacher when you commence class to negotiate alternative arrangements. 6) Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students are exempt from paying the TAFE NSW Fee. 7) Disability Support Pension students and students with a disability receive a full fee exemption for one TAFE NSW course per year and are eligible for the $53 concession charge for subsequent enrolments in that year. All TAFE NSW courses run only if there are sufficient resources and demand.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications open Monday 23 April and close Friday 25 May 2012. Late applications may be accepted depending on demand. To obtain your application package please contact: Customer Service Centre 1800 448 176 ASSISTANCE: All students are eligible for the full range of services as outlined in the TAFE NSW Student Handbook. RECOGNITION: Recognition may allow you to complete your qualification faster. TAFE NSW recognises the skills and knowledge that you may have gained through previous studies, the workplace and life experiences. You may be entitled to gain recognition that will exempt you from attending one or more units. It is possible to obtain recognition for up to 100% of the requirements for a course award. For further information about Recognition, please contact the Customer Service Centre on 1800 448 176 Core units CHCCHILD401A CHCCN301B CHCCN302A CHCCN303A CHCCS400B CHCFC301A CHCIC301E CHCPR301B CHCPR303D HLTFA301C HLTOHS300B Electives CHCCN305B CHCIC302A CHCPR302A CHCRF301E Provide care for babies Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families to participate in childrens services Support sustainable practice Work effectively with families Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm Ensure childrens health and safety 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 childrens play and learning Develop understanding of childrens interests and developmental needs Apply first aid Contribute to OHS processes

Work placements will only occur within the TAFE NSW New England Institute area. Intending students should note that if they have a criminal record involving violence or abuse there may be limitations to their career options in areas involving contact with vulnerable people. It will be the responsibility of the student to have undertaken a Criminal Record Check prior to work placement, and will be at the students expense.

LDR 16/5/12

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