Certificate III in Children s Services CHC30712

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1 Certificate III in Children s Services CHC30712 This qualification is the required minimum standard for all child care workers from 2012 in line with the new National Regulations. The qualification recognises the core skills and knowledge that child care workers possess when working with children from birth to six years of age. Workers plan activities and provide care to children by using organisation policies, procedures and individual children s profiles to facilitate their leisure and play and enable them to achieve their developmental outcomes. Depending on the circumstance, workers may work under direct supervision or autonomously. Occupational titles may include: Early childhood educator *Outside school hours care Playgroup supervisor assistant Family day care worker *Recreation assistant Childhood educator Nanny Childhood educator assistant Mobile assistant *Some jurisdictions may require CHC41208 Certificate IV in Children s Services (Outside school hours care) for these work roles. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Successful completion of this course requires the completion of 15 units of competency of which 11 are Core Units (Compulsory) and 4 Elective Units. COMPULSORY UNITS CHCCHILD401B Identify and respond to children and young people at risk CHCCN301C Ensure the health and safety of children CHCCN302A Provide care for children CHCCN303A Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework CHCFC301A Support the development of children CHCIC301E Interact effectively with children CHCPR301C Provide experiences to support children s play and learning CHCPR303D Develop understanding of children s interests and developmental needs HLTFA311A Apply first aid HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes

2 Recognition First recommends the following electives for those working in a Centre Based Care environment. In completing the following electives workers will maintain eligibility for entry into the Diploma of Children s Services (Early childhood education and care) on successful completion of the Certificate III in Children s Services. ELECTIVES CHCCHILD301B Support behaviour of children and young people CHCCN305B Provide care for babies CHCORG303C Participate effectively in the work environment CHCRF301E Work effectively with families to care for the child Recognition First recommends the following electives for those working in a Family Day Care environment. This selection meets the requirements of Family Day Care programs across Australia. ELECTIVES CHCCHILD301B Support behaviour of children and young people *CHCCN305B Provide care for babies CHCAL307A Comply with family day care administration requirements CHCRF301E Work effectively with families to care for the child If you do not have experience working with babies you can complete CHCCS310A Support inclusive practice in the workplace Electives may be chosen from our recommended list or from the general electives listed in the Training Package. Where appropriate to address workplace requirements, units of competency packaged at this level or higher in this or other relevant Training Packages may be chosen as electives. UNIT DESCRIPTIONS CHCCHILD401B - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to address duty of care requirements, working within an ethical framework and applying relevant legislation, policies and procedures in responding to children and young people CHCCN301C - Ensure the health and safety of children This unit describes the knowledge and skills required for a worker to ensure the health and safety of children CHCCN302A - Provide care for children This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by those working with children to ensure the child's physical and emotional well being is maintained and their self sufficiency is nurtured

3 CHCCN303A - Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to ensure babies, children and young people are provided nutritionally balanced, safe and hygienically prepared food CHCCS400C - Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work within a legal and ethical framework that supports duty of care requirements CHCFC301A - Support the development of children This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by workers who support the physical, social, emotional, psychological, language and creative development of children from 0-12 years of age CHCIC301E - Interact effectively with children This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by anyone working with children to ensure they can develop and maintain effective relationships and promote positive behaviour in the childcare environment CHCPR301C - Provide experiences to support children s play and learning This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to conduct a range of activities that assist in enhancing children's developmental and leisure experiences CHCPR303D - Develop understanding of children s interests and developmental needs This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to gather information about children through observation and other sources as a basis for addressing their interests and developmental needs HLTFA311A - Apply first aid This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance HLTWHS300A - Contribute to WHS processes This unit specifies the workplace performance required by a worker to contribute to work health and safety (WHS) processes where there is responsibility for own work outputs and possibly limited responsibility for the work output of others. CHCCHILD301B - Support behaviour of children and young people This unit describes the knowledge and skills for workers to apply strategies to guide responsible behaviour in a safe and supportive environment

4 CHCCN305B - Provide care for babies This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by anyone working with babies/infants to ensure that their physical and emotional well being is maintained CHCORG303C - Participate effectively in the work environment This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work effectively as an individual and in work groups to contribute to achievement of organisation objectives CHCRF301E - Work effectively with families to care for the child This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to establish a positive relationship with the family of a child going into care and negotiate in relation to care practices to facilitate the child's transition into care CHCAL307A - Comply with family day care administration requirements This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to comply with the additional administrative tasks specifically required by care providers within family day care ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 1. Recognition First has close links to Industry and only accepts students who are currently working in the Child Care Industry. This can be paid work or volunteer work. 2. Due to industry regulations age limits may apply. 3. If you are interested in public funding arrangements it is a requirement that you are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or on an approved visa pathway that leads to Permanent Residency (please contact the main office if you have any queries regarding Visa Pathways). COURSE DELIVERY To complete your qualification you will need to commit to a range of study and practice activities 1. Directed study a. Your trainer will provide you with questions and tasks that you will complete. This directed study will help you build the knowledge and skills required by each competency. We recommend that you create a folder (booklet) in which you keep all this work. This Learning Diary will not be collected by Recognition First staff but may be checked and recognised by your trainer or assessor or manager. It should be a very valuable resource to you, your studies and your future roles. It will initially help you complete assessment tasks during your study.

5 b. Workplace Documents With every competency there will be important workplace documents that you need to read and ensure familiarity. These include policies, procedures and work documents. They will relate to the competency/work you are studying. It is important that you understand the importance of this documentation if you are going to improve your practices. You need to allow time for this. It you are a trainee your centre will provide you with time to review and know this material. If you are not a trainee you should be familiar with these as part of your job but you may need to review them for your study. You may need to allow time before or after your shift for this. 2. Research Each competency will require you to gather knowledge around the topic through research. You may need to read your textbook and/or the book of readings/ notes provided to you by your trainer. Diploma level students will need to research topics online or in reference materials available in your centre or local library. You should expect to spend 2-3 hours a week on this part of your course in your own time 3. Directed Activities Another key part of your training is the time you spend practicing and perfecting your skills. You will be given directed activities to complete these will generally be part of your normal duties. If not, you need to arrange opportunities with your supervisor. You should also take other relevant opportunities to extend this practice whenever possible in your work role. While the directed activities will take small chunks of time during your working week one of the benefits of workplace training is the extended opportunities to practice, learn and improve. You will need positive verification that you can perform all appropriate activities to a standard that any children s service would accept in order to achieve a competent grade. 4. Professional Conversations A very important benefit of workplace training is the access to experienced workplace colleagues and managers. Take the time to keep your supervisor up to date about which competencies you are studying. The professional conversations you have with your manager will enhance your learning. As a trainee your manager will make time for this opportunity to learn. Make sure you are ready for this by having relevant questions and comments ready. This is a perfect opportunity to ensure you are meeting workplace expectations and to learn from experienced practitioners.

6 5. Recognition First Trainer Support Throughout your program you will receive training advice, support and direction from your allocated individual trainer. She will contact you regularly throughout your program. She is available to meet all your reasonable learning needs. She will contact at least once a month but as an adult learner you can and are expected to instigate contact whenever you require support or would like further information our direction. As a distance/ flexible workplace program this contact can and does take many formats including face to face, phone, mail, , fax, Skype and other online programs. This training happens when you are at work. 6. Skills Recognition If you have experience and believe you have built skills and knowledge around your work role you may be eligible for skills recognition (RPL). Previous learning, however achieved, can contribute greatly to a person s current competence. This has lead educators to establish ways in which evidence of such learning may be examined and judged to confirm competence. Competencies already held by individuals can be formally assess against units of competency in this Training Package, and should be recognised regardless of how, when or where they were achieved. 7. Credit Transfer If you have previously achieved Qualifications and/or Statements of Attainment from another RTO you may request to have this recognised under a Credit Transfer arrangement. You would be required to submit an official and certified copy of your Certificate and Transcript. These must contain the training package code, unit of competency code and name, and the RTO registration number. OUR ASSESSMENT METHODS Recognition First uses a range of assessment methods/tools to help you provide appropriate evidence. 1. Knowledge based assessment tasks include questions and theory tasks you will be required to answer. You will submit the answers in written form or orally during an assessment interview. You must provide evidence of understanding of the essential knowledge in order to achieve a competent grade for each competency. You will be given the questions in advance so you have time to prepare your answers 2. Your assessor will confirm your practical skills and your workplace supervisors will provide verification that you perform these skills consistently to an acceptable workplace level. You must prove knowledge and skills to prove competency. Remember this training is about learning and improving, your supervisors will provide opportunities for you to practice. This is a great opportunity and an important part of your program.