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Children's Services Training
Want a rewarding career in Children’s Services? Get the best start to your new career by studying with the Australian YMCA Institute of Education & Training. Study with the organisation that operates Children's Services right across Australia.
CHC30708 Certificate III in Children’s Services
The Certificate III in Children’s Services will be the entry level requirement for the Children’s Services industry under the new regulations. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge to work effectively as an educator within a range of services including:
- Long Day Care
- Family Day Care
- Creche
- Out of School Hours Care
- Occasional Care
CHC41208 Certificate IV in Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)
The Certificate IV in Out of School Hours Care will provide you with the skills and knowledge in leadership and administration as well as providing a quality curriculum for children aged 6-12 years. This qualification is required to be a supervisor in an OSHC service.
CHC50908 Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Education and Care)
The Diploma of Children’s Services extends on the Certificate III and provides you with the skills and knowledge to ensure you are able to provide a quality curriculum to children aged 0-12 years. Upon completion of this qualification you will be qualified to take on the following roles in Children’s Services:
- Qualified educator
- Supervisor (OSHC)
- Centre co-ordinator
Traineeships
Traineeships are available for Certificate III, Certificate IV (OSHC) and Diploma. All qualifications are nationally accredited and are delivered through a flexible delivery style to assist you to complete your qualification while you work. We also offer accredited short courses in First Aid and CPR.
Traineeships allow you to train your own staff so that they become familiar with your service, your work environment, your standards, your equipment and your customers. It is also an opportunity for you pass on valuable skills and teach someone all that you know.
Employers taking on trainees may be eligible for Commonwealth incentives. At present there is incentive funding available for New Worker Traineeships for Certificate III, Certificate IV (OSHC) and Diploma. Existing worker Traineeship funding is also available for Certificate IV (OSHC) and Diploma.
- Incentive payment $1500 – paid to the employer after 3 continuous months of a traineeship.
- Completion Incentive Payment $2500 – paid to the employer when the trainee completes the qualification.
Your employer will need to contact a local Australian Apprenticeships Centre (AAC) to come to the workplace and discuss traineeship contract requirements and eligibility and complete the sign up process. During this process you can nominate the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) The Australian YMCA Institute of Education and Training.
There are two main ways of obtaining a traineeship. The first is to apply in response to a specific advertised position. The second is through your current employer. If you are currently working in a centre that provides Children’s services you may be eligible to enrol as a trainee. Trainees can be signed up in the following service types:
- Long Day Care
- Occasional Care
- Out of School Hours Care
- Crèche
There are two main types of traineeship available in Children’s Services:
- New worker traineeship (NWT)
- Existing worker traineeship (EWT)
Your eligibility will be dependent on the amount of time you have been employed as a permanent employee.
Professional Development
Staying current and innovative is imperative in the Children’s Services industry. In order to achieve this we also provide a range of Professional Development training including:
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Science and Mathematical Thinking
- Expressive Arts
- Building Relationships with Families
- Behaviour Guidance
- Customer Service
- Effective Communication
- TeamworkProgramming
- Meeting Legislative Requirements
- Menu Planning & Food Safety (these can be delivered as stand alone PD’s, or combined to meet the Unit of Competence for CHCCN303A Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner, for Food Coordinators)
We have many others available and we can also customise sessions to meet specific needs.
Delivery Methods
The Australian YMCA Institute of Education and Training offers flexible training options which are tailored specifically to the needs of the student and the workplace. Our experienced and qualified staff work with employers and students to develop a training program based on individual needs by using a combination of delivery methods including:
- Self-paced learning through our interactive online training site
- Workplace visits by our qualified trainers for assessment and support
- Email and phone support with an allocated Training Officer for assistance with training and assessment questions.
For more information on Children's Services Training, contact us using the details below.
The Australian YMCA Institute of Education & Training (Perth Campus)
Address: PO Box 1255, Carlisle North WA 6101
Tel: (08) 9473 8490
Fax: (08) 9472 7522
Email: training.perth@ymca.org.au
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Why the Y?
- We are an international provider with over 150 years at the forefront of the Children’s Services where we operate over 400 services Australia wide.
- The YMCA is a not-for-profit organisation that works to help build community capacity through providing a broad range of services which are accessible to all.
- National qualifications issued by the Australian YMCA Institute of Education and Training have been accredited and meet AQTF requirements. They are recognised Australia-wide.
- The flexible methods used by the YMCA allow you to study around your other commitments and at your own pace.
- Our Training Officers are professionally qualified with a wealth of industry experience, to support you to become a successful industry professional.
- The YMCA was a partner in the organisation of the inaugural Childcare and Early Childhood Education Conference.
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