THE NATIONAL TRAINING SYSTEM
Certificate 111 in Children's Services is a part of a suite of packages of courses that provides a comprehensive package of training to meet the need of the Children's Services Industry up to AQF level 5.

COURSE STRUCTURE
This course has a nominal duration of 514 hours. This is undertaken as combination of class-based work on the job training and independent learning tasks. Students with existing competencies may apply to have these recognized. The course is structured to be completed over 1 year of part time study.

COMPETENCY STANDARDS
A competency standard comprises Elements. Each element is made up of a series of Performance Criteria. Learners are required to collect evidence from both on and off the job situations in order to be assessed as competent. The tutor will set assignments and you will undertake Work Placements to enable you to collect this evidence.

WORK PLACEMENT
Workplace skills will be assessed on the job by an assessor who will visit your workplace at pre-arranged times to observe you. Your workplace supervisor will assist in assessing your practical skills. On the job assessment records are a component of your overall assessment.

Students are expected to find their own Work Placements and are advised to seek this in long day childcare centres.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Students with Certificate 111 in Children's Services may find employment as trained level 2 childcare workers in:

• Long day childcare centres
• Occasional care centres
• Pre school & Kindergartens

STUDY PATHWAY
CHC50302 Diploma in Children's Services

TRAINING PACKAGE COMPETENCIES
A training package consists of a set of competency standards. These standards re grouped according to the requirement of the Health and Community Sector and reflect the specialist skills and knowledge needed in a specific field- in this instance Children's Services.

Students are required to complete the following 11 compulsory units and 4 elective units to attain the Certificate 111 In Children's Services.

Code	Unit Title
COMPULSORY UNITS
CHCCHILD1C	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm
CHCCN1C	Ensure children's health and safety
CHCCN2C	Care for Children
CHCCN4C	Respond to illness, accidents and emergencies.
CHCCS301A	Work within a legal and ethical framework
CHCFC1B	Support the development of children in the service.
CHCIC1C	Interact effectively with children
CHCOHS301A	Participate in workplace safety procedures
CHCPR1C	Deliver services/activities to stimulate children's development and enhance their leisure
CHCPR3C	Develop an understanding of children's interests and developmental needs
HLTFA1A	Apply basic first aid (Level 2)
ELECTIVE UNITS
CHCCN5C	Care for babies
CHCORG3B	Participate in the work environment
CHCRF1B	Work effectively with families in caring for the child
CHCCS405A	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers