Mooloolaba course Orientation Monday 16th July, 2012 8.30am -2.30pm Mooloolaba campus room A2.04. Students must bring along 2 pieces of identification, one of which MUST have a signature and photo to complete Blue Card Application forms.
Mooloolaba course commences Tuesday 17th July, 2012.

Course timetable 4 - 5 days per week 8.30am - 2.30pm

Nambour course Orientation Monday 16th July, 2012 8.30am -2.30pm Nambour campus Room A2.03. Students must bring along 2 pieces of identification, one of which MUST have a signature and photo to complete Blue Card Application forms.
Nambour course commences Tuesday 17th July, 2012.

Course timetable 4 - 5 days per week 8.30am - 2.30pm


All Childrens Services courses have field placement components of approx 120hrs which is compulsory to complete modules. Students will be assisted to source appropriate childcare services to complete their Vocational Placement requirements.

Students undertaking compulsory vocational placement in this course will be required to undergo the Working With Children check and apply for a Blue Card. For more information visit www.bluecard.qld.gov.au. It is advisable to apply via the website before program commences.

Flexible delivery options available. If you do not work in the industry you will be required to attend vocational placement. Please call 5457 1000 for details.

Graduates are qualified to work as a Child Care Assistant, Nanny, Out of School Hours Care Assistant, Family Day Carer, Recreation Assistant and further educational pathways. 

You must have successfully completed year 10 (or equivalent), or have relevant experience and/or qualifications that indicate likely success in completing the course

Graduates are required to be 17 years of age to be eligible for employment in the industry according to State Government regulations.

Under 17 application process is required with teachers discretion.

If your first language is not English, you must satisfy one of the following English language proficiency requirements:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS), academic module - score of 5.5 with no individual score less than 5.0. NOTE: All applicants from AL3 and AL4 countries must sit an IELTS test
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 530 for the paper based test; 197 for the computer based; 71 for the internet based test
• International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) - minimum individual score of three
• Australian Year 12 English (or equivalent) - Sound Achievement rating
• Cambridge First Certificate of English - A or B grades
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English
• Successful completion of an acceptable formal course where the medium of instruction was English. This does not include English Language Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)
• Swedish applicants - V, VG or MVG in English A and English B on your School Leaving Certificate

Before students can undertake compulsory vocational placement in this course they are required to undergo the Working With Children check and apply for a Blue Card. For more information visit www.bluecard.qld.gov.au.

To achieve a successful outcome in the Certificate III Childrens Services program we recommend students -
- Are physically, mentally and emotionally healthy to respond appropriately to childrens needs.
- Have a reasonable level of fitness and stamina to cope with standing, lifting, bending, twisting and reaching.
- Have the ability to remain focused on the children, allowing them to learn through play experiences while anticipating difficulties, dangerous situations and intervening quickly when necessary
- Can meet the duty of care obligations such as assisting children with their self care needs and supervising children
- Have a high level of interpersonal communication to interact in a calm and caring manner while role modelling appropriate language skills
- Have the ability to interact effectively with family members and staff and have basic conflict resolution skills
- Have the ability to work in a professional setting, demonstrating qualities such as; direction taking, showing initiative, reliability and punctuality. 

057511F 

5,000 

CHC30708 

18 places

January and July

Mooloolaba Campus
34 Lady Musgrave Drive, Mountain Creek
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Nambour Campus
91 Windsor Road, Nambour
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Students that hold a Certificate III in Childrens Services, Can apply through direct entry to study Diploma of Childrens Services. Please contact the Guidance Officer at your local school, Sunshine Coast TAFE or your local university for information on further related studies.