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 mostly Mondays-Thursdays 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 mostly Mondays-Thursdays 8.30am - 2.30pm.


This course is delivered as blended delivery and includes compulsory industry placement per year.

If current Certificate III in Childrens Services is held, course duration is 12mths (2 semesters). Course for Certificate III holders starts in February, 2013.

Flexible delivery options available for people who currently hold a Certificate III Childrens Services and work in the industry. Please call 5457 1000 for details.

Childcare Worker, Team Leader, Group Leader, Program Leader, Service Manager, Service Director, Special needs inclusion worker. Some jurisdictions require Advanced Diploma of Childrens Services.

Equivalent of Australian Year 12 (12 years of schooling) or selection according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies.

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

Students are required to obtain & maintain Blue Card registration in order to participate in this course. Further information can be obtained from www.bluecard.qld.gov.au. Blue Cards are required by all workers and voulnteers involved in the care / supervision of children.

Students need to be physically, mentally and emotionally healthy to respond appropriately to children's needs. A reasonable level of fitness and stamina is required to cope with standing, lifting, bending, twisting and reaching.

Child Care workers are required to interact in a calm and caring manner. Intending students should possess a high level of interpersonal communication skills, the ability to use appropriate language toward children and also to interact with family members and staff. The ability to use basic conflict resolution skills will also be advantageous.

A positive, non judgemental approach to children and their families is essential. 

057516A 

$15,000 

CHC50908 

15 places

February and July

Mooloolaba Campus
34 Lady Musgrave Drive, Mountain Creek
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Nambour Campus
91 Windsor Road, Nambour
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The Diploma can lead to further study in teaching and education at University, with credit transfer arrangements varying at different Universities. The Diploma also leads to the Advanced Diploma in Children's Services.