Certificate III in Children's
Services
15 Units for the qualification
11 compulsory units
4 elective units
Certificate III
FC301A
Child401A
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Identify and respond to children and
young people at risk
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CN301A
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IC301D
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Ensure the health and safety of children
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Interact effectively with children
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CN302A
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PR301A
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Provide care for children
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CN303A
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Contribute to provision of nutritionally
balanced food in a safe and hygienic
manner
CS400A
Work within a relevant legal and ethical
framework
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Support the development of
children
Provide experiences to support
children's play and learning
PR303D
Develop understanding of children's
interests and developmental needs
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HLTFA301B
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Apply first aid
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HLTOHS300A Contribute to
OHS processes
Electives: Certificate III
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HLTHIR403B
Work effectively with culturally
diverse clients and co- workers
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CN305A
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Provide care for babies
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ORG303A
Participate effectively in the work
environment
RF301D
Work effectively with families to
care for the child.
Diploma of Children's Services
(Early childhood education and care)
13 Compulsory units
5 Electives
Diploma of Children’s Services
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CN511A
Establish and maintain a safe and healthy
environment for children
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FC502A
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Foster physical development in early childhood
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FC503A
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Foster social development in early childhood
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FC504A
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Support emotional and psychological
development in early childhood
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IC501A
Manage children's services workplace practice to
address regulations and quality assurance
IC510A
Establish and implement plans for developing
cooperative behaviour
IC512A
Plan and implement inclusion of children with
additional needs
PR502D
Organise experiences to facilitate and enhance
children's development
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FC505A
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Foster cognitive development in early childhood
PR509A
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Gather, interpret and use information about children
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FC506A
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PR510A
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Foster children’s language and communication
development
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Design, implement and evaluate programs and care
routines for children
RF511A
Work in partnership with families to provide
appropriate care for children
Electives
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ORG506A
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Coordinate the work environment
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FC507A
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Use music to enhance children's
experience and development
FC508A
Foster children's aesthetic and creative
development
IC511A
Implement and promote inclusive
policies and practices in children’s
services
INF407C
Meet information needs of the
community
Recognition of prior learning
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Is the process by which an individuals existing
skills and knowledge are assessed and credited
towards the achievement of units of
competency
Recognition process
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A briefing by your TAFE assessor on the process and requirements, and a
preliminary conversation with your TAFE assessor about your background,
job role, experience, skills and knowledge, life experiences and activities
and identify initial evidence.
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Self assessment – you gather evidence based on the briefing. Evidence may
include (but is not limited to) job description, resume, workplace training,
workshops, supervisor’s letter of support, responses to oral questions, an
assessment assignment, skill demonstration, workplace samples, other
qualifications.
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Planning interview – your TAFE assessor checks evidence (could be
workplace based) and works with you to develop a plan for filling gaps
(either generating further evidence, or recommendations for training).
Process
Assessment interview – your TAFE assessor
interviews you to address underpinning
knowledge or skills or other gaps for final sign
off.
 RPL granted, recorded and qualification /
statement of attainment issued.
 Evaluation – your TAFE assessor will debrief you
and you will have the opportunity to give
feedback on the process.
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