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Certificate III

The Certificate III in Children’s Services (Montessori Early Childhood Care Assistant) comprises 15 units of competency and is an endorsed national training package. The course duration is 44 weeks, excluding holidays, and has total of nominal curriculum 680 hours.

The course is delivered in 6 main clusters as shown in the diagram below.



The units of competency are listed under each main cluster heading.

Unit Code Description Hours
Duty of Care, Workplace Health & Safety
CHCCHILD1C Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk of Harm 40
CHCOHS301A Participate in Workplace Safety Procedures 40
HLTFA1A Apply First Aid 35
Provide for Children's Needs
CHCCN1D Ensure Children's Health and Safety 40
CHCCN5C Care for Babies 55
CHCCN2C Care for Children 50
CHCCN4D Respond to Illness, Accidents and Emergencies 30
Foster Children's Development
CHCIC1C Interact Effectively with Children 55
CHCFC1C Support the Development of Children in the Service 55
Curriculum Development (Programming)
CHCPR1C Deliver Services/Activities to Stimulate Children's Development and Leisure 50
CHCPR3C Develop an Understanding of Children's Interests and Developmental Needs 65
Workplace Performance (Administration and Legal Requirements)
CHCCS301A Work Within a Legal and Ethical Framework 40
CHCCS405A Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 35
CHCCN3C Prepare nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner 35
Relations with Families and Other Adults
CHCRF1C Work Effectively With Families in Caring for Their Child 45
Diploma of Education
The Montessori Diploma of Education (Dip.Ed.) course (code 51618), is accredited by the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) through the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) of Western Australia. It is recognised by universities and a 1½ to 2 year credit is provided towards the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree. Further, the course is Austudy approved.
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Certificate III
The Child/Day Care assistant course is based on the Certificate III in Children’s Services (CHC30402). It has a child-centred approach and can be delivered with or without the Montessori educational method.
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Diploma of Children's Services
The Diploma of Children’s Services for Child/Family Day Care (CHC50302) course is based on the Community Services & Health Industry Skills Council Training Package (CHC02). It has a child-centred education & care approach. It is the pre-requisite course for the Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services. The course is university recognised and Austudy approved.
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