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Hours of Attendance
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Full-time
Classroom based training and assessment will take place two (2) days per week.This will be scheduled every Thursday and Friday (9.00 am – 4.00 pm).
Part-time
Classroom based training and assessment will take place every Saturday (9.00am–4.00pm).
Additional Training Hours
Practical Placement
In additional to the above face-to-face training hours you will be required to complete a total of 288 hours of Practical Placement (approximately two days per week).
Home Studies
You will also be required to spend approximately 6 – 8 hours per week completing additional self-paced learning (homework).
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Commencement & Enrolment
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Please contact us for a copy of our latest enrolment form – this includes information on course commencement dates, easy payment plans and enrolment procedures.
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Accreditation & Austudy
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 The Diploma of Children’s Services is fully accredited with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) which ensures that your training will be recognised by employers Australia wide.
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Austudy and Centrelink approved.
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Approved for Skills for Victoria Government Funding (eligibility criteria applies 'click here' for details)
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Trainers/Delivery Methods
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Classes are delivered face-to-face within a relaxed and supportive classroom environment. Our highly practical classes are conducted by first class trainers who are dedicated to teaching and have extensive industry skills and experience. Our small class sizes ensure that our trainers can work closely with you to personalize your learning experience; providing you with the help and support that you require, every step of the way.
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Prerequisites/Entry Requirements
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Current Certificate III in Children’s Services CHC30708 (Child Care Assistant) qualifications
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Current Working with Children Check
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Current Police Check
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Current Senior First Aid qualification
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Current Anaphylactic First Aid qualification
Please note; due to legislative requirements, you must be at least 18 years of age to gain employment in the Child Services Industry
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Opportunties for further studies
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After completion of this qualification you may obtain recognition/transfer into the following University/TAFE course:
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Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services CHC60208.
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Employment
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A wide range of exciting employment opportunities exist for our Diploma of Children’s Services graduates. Career options include:
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Child Care Worker
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Centre Manager/Director
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Authorised Supervisor
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Group/Team Coordinator/Leader
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Program Leader
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Owner - Child Care Centre
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Owner/Manager Family Day Care
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Manager Before/After School Hours Care Program
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Children's Advisor
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Professional Nanny
As part of your course you will be introduced to Melbourne’s leading Child Care Employment Agencies. These agencies not only endorse our training course but also actively assist our students in finding suitable employment. Additionally, the contacts that you will make during your practical placement can often lead to permanent full time employment.
For many years we have taken pride in the excellent job placement results that our Child Care Graduates have achieved. Our graduates are highly regarded and sought after by employers and employment agencies.
Approximately 90 -100% of our Child Care graduates are successful in finding employment within 3 – 4 weeks of course completion
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