Certificate III in Children’s Services
Want a rewarding career in child care working with babies and young children, becoming an important part of their development and learning? To do so, you need a qualification in Children’s Services.
Hales Institute in partnership with MEGT Institute, specialists in child care training, will provide you with an invaluable introduction to child care, acquiring the knowledge, skills and experience to qualify for jobs in the child care industry. Through the Certificate III in Children’s Services you will be provided with opportunities to gain:
- an understanding of child development
- confidence in working with young children, from babies to five year olds
- practical experience working in a child care centre
Job outcomes
Possible career directions for students who successfully complete the Certificate III in Children’s Services course include:
- childcare assistant
- playgroup supervisor
- family day care worker
- nanny
Qualification: Certificate III in Children’s Services National Code: CHC30708 Duration: 20 tuition weeks and up to six weeks of breaks Location: Swanston Street campus, Melbourne
Entry Requirements
You need to have completed Year 10 at an Australian school or an equivalent level of schooling.
To work with children, students are required by the Victorian Government to complete a Working with Children check. Go to Skills recognition policy and procedure for more information on attaining recognition of prior learning for previous work experience in Australia or overseas or previous study and credit transfer.
Certificate III in Children’s Services course start dates
- 26/09/2011
- 06/02/2012
- 23/04/2012
- 16/07/2012
- 01/10/2012
- 04/02/2013
- 22/04/2013
- 15/07/2013
- 30/09/2013
Sample Certificate III in Children’s Services timetable
Course fees
If you are eligible for the Victorian Training Guarantee,* minimum course fees are: Enrolment fee – $187.50 Material fee – $300.00
*Refer to the Victorian Training Guarantee flyer for eligibility criteria.
Applicants will be provided with at a total cost for the combined courses prior to their enrolment acceptance.
