OTEN is the distance learning provider for Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions in Australia. Students may obtain a Certificate III qualification in Children's Services or a Diploma of Children's Services. There are no prerequisites for enrollment in the Certificate III course, and it can be completed in one year if you commit 10 hours per week to study. This course includes a work placement of 100 hours, and you will also complete a Senior First Aid certificate. The prerequisite for enrollment in the diploma course is the Certificate III in Children's Services and it can be completed in one year with 22 hours per week of study. This course includes a work placement of 400 hours, and you will also complete a Senior First Aid certificate.
Open Training and Education Network
51 Wentworth Rd.
Strathfield NSW 2135
Australia
011-61-2-9715-8333
oten.edu.au
Through Study Solutions, students can obtain the Certificate III in Children's Services, Certificate IV in Outside School Hours Care, Diploma of Children's Services or the Advanced Diploma of Children's Services. Each course must be completed within two years from enrollment and the duration of study will depend on how much time you have to commit to the course each week. The courses include vocational placement. The prerequisites for the Certificate III are a demonstrated interest in children's services and suitability for responsible child care as well as basic computer skills. You must also have completed at least Year 10 of your secondary education and have an English language level of IELTS 6.0. Once you have achieved the Certificate III, you may proceed to the other qualifications within the tiered structure.
Study Solutions Australia
Easy T Centre, 510
Christine Ave.
Robina QLD 4226
Australia
011-61-7-5580-9100
studychildcare.com.au
AIECS offers the Certificate III in Children's Services, Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and Care), Advanced Diploma of Children's Services, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and Senior First Aid and CPR courses. The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is a pathway for students to become trainers and assessors in Children's Services. AIECS also offers a training package for these qualifications, which includes the Certificate III, Diploma and Advanced Diploma. Students will learn the standard Certificate III course material, including how to ensure children's health and safety, assess risk, prepare nutritious food for children, interact with children, understand development and support successful behavior in children. Diploma-level students learn about environmental factors for children, fostering development, management, planning and how to provide care for children with special needs.
Australian Institute of Early Childhood Studies
56 Commercial Dr.
Shailer Park QLD 4128
011-61-7-3801-3962
aiecs.com.au