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Certificate III in Children's Services

Certificate III in Children's Services

Qualification
National Code:
CHC30402
State Code:
S276
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
09/09/2007
Approved Date
05/12/2003
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
550
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2007
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 09/09/2007 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

15 Units must be selected for this qualification including:
- 12 Compulsory units
- 3 Elective units

COMPULSORY

Complete 12 of the compulsory units listed below

Select Either

HLTFA1A

OR

HLTFA2A

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C9255 HLTFA402B Apply advanced first aid 40 Unit of competency
C9253 HLTFA301B Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
S3044 CHCCN5C Care for babies 60 Unit of competency
S3041 CHCCN2C Care for children 60 Unit of competency
S3238 CHCPR1C Deliver services/activities to stimulate children's development and enhance their leisure 40 Unit of competency
S3240 CHCPR3C Develop an understanding of children's interests and developmental needs 20 Unit of competency
S3884 CHCCN1D Ensure children's health and safety 30 Unit of competency
S3024 CHCCHILD1C Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm 30 Unit of competency
S3165 CHCIC1C Interact effectively with children 70 Unit of competency
S3196 CHCOHS301A Participate in workplace safety procedures 25 Unit of competency
S3885 CHCCN4D Respond to illness, accidents and emergencies 25 Unit of competency
S3893 CHCFC1C Support the development of children in the service 50 Unit of competency
S3058 CHCCS301A Work within a legal and ethical framework. 40 Unit of competency
2.

ELECTIVES

Select 3 electives from the list below

OR

other Community Services units,

OR

units relevant to work undertaken in Community Services,

OR

a combination of the above.

See the Community Services Training Package (CHC02), for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C4389 SRCCRO001A Assist with recreation games not requiring equipment 10 Unit of competency
C1705 SRXCAI005A Conduct a sport and recreation session for clients 8 Unit of competency
C4387 SRCCRD007A Develop recreation programs 20 Unit of competency
S2971 CHCAL7B Fulfil family day care administration requirements 20 Unit of competency
C4396 SRCCRO008A Interact positively with infants, toddlers and parents in a recreation environment 20 Unit of competency
S3901 CHCRH1B Orientation to work in the leisure and health industry 45 Unit of competency
S3221 CHCORG3B Participate in the work environment 35 Unit of competency
D8350 HLTNA303C Plan and modify meals and menus according to nutrition care plans 40 Unit of competency
D8351 HLTNA304C Plan meals and menus to meet cultural and religious needs 30 Unit of competency
S3042 CHCCN3C Prepare nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner 20 Unit of competency
S3026 CHCCHILD3A Promote the safety, well-being and welfare of children, young people and their families 20 Unit of competency
S3142 CHCFC11C Stimulate children's development 40 Unit of competency
S2967 CHCADMIN3B Undertake administrative work 30 Unit of competency
C1802 SRXRIS001A Undertake risk analysis of activities 10 Unit of competency
S3066 CHCCS405A Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 30 Unit of competency
S3905 CHCRF1C Work effectively with families to care for the child 25 Unit of competency
S3285 CHCYTH1C Work effectively with young people 55 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C026 CHC30399 Certificate III in Community Services (Children's Services) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D274 CHC30708 Certificate III in Children's Services Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CHC30402 taken from the Community Services Training Package CHC02 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. CHC30402 is endorsed until 31 December 2005.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. For further information on this qualification please contact Tim Delaney, Manager, Curriculum Services, Challenger TAFE on (08) 9239 8384.

3. This qualification was entered on to STARS by the Challenger TAFE on 5 September 2003.

4. This qualification was last edited by Challenger TAFE on 21 November 2003.
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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