TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Children's Services Certificate III

childrens services This childrens services course is ideal if you seek a career as a child-care worker or childcare assistant at home with a family or within a centre like family day care. Enrol in this human services training to learn how to care for children, create an individual child profile and plan leisure and play activities that will help kids achieve their developmental goals. You'll gain knowledge of the policies and procedures of child-care organisations, and completing this course may give you advanced standing in Hunter TAFE's Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and Care) Diploma. Career options include childcare assistant, unqualified childcare worker, family day care worker or nanny. Please note that under the Children's Services Regulation 2004 you're unable to work in children's services until you are 18.

Campuses, Important Dates, Study Options and Timetables

Hunter TAFE offers this social services course at the below campuses. Course dates, timetables and study options are campus specific. Select your preferred campus from the list below for details.

Cessnock

Address:
Darwin Street Cessnock NSW 2325
Postal Address:
PO Box 366 Cessnock NSW 2325
Tel:
02 4993 0400
Fax:
02 4993 0442

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012		 Full Time
22hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

Full Time delivery requires attendances at Cessnock Campus on week days between 9.00am-4.00pm with actual days and times varying depending on timetable. A full time workplacement of 3 weeks per semester is a compulsory study requirement. Several textbooks are suggested however purchase is optional.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 2
2012		 Full Time
22hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 By Application Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

Classes will be held on Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 4.00pm. Days and times may vary depending on your timetable. A full time work placement of 3 weeks per semester is a compulsory requirement.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Cessnock campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 22hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

Full Time delivery requires attendances at Cessnock Campus on week days between 9.00am-4.00pm with actual days and times varying depending on timetable. A full time workplacement of 3 weeks per semester is a compulsory study requirement. Several textbooks are suggested however purchase is optional.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Cessnock campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 22hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: By Application
Proposed Timetable: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

Classes will be held on Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 4.00pm. Days and times may vary depending on your timetable. A full time work placement of 3 weeks per semester is a compulsory requirement.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Glendale

Address:
Frederick Street Glendale NSW 2285
Postal Address:
PO Box 138 Cardiff NSW 2285
Tel:
02 4979 1600
Fax:
02 4979 1666

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012		 Full Time
22hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

Full Time delivery requires attendances at Glendale Campus on week days between 9.00am-4.00pm with actual days and times varying depending on group allocation and timetable. A full time workplacement of 3 weeks per semester is a compulsory study requirement. Several textbooks are suggested however purchase is optional.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 1
2012		 Part Time Evening
10hrs/Week
36 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday and Wednesday 6:00pm to 9:30pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

Part Time Evening delivery requires attendances at Glendale Campus on Monday and Wednesday evenings between 6.00pm and 10.00pm. A workplacement of 4 consecutive full time weeks, timetabled in the second half of the year, is a compulsory study requirement. Students who are currently employed in a child care centre may be able to complete their workplacement in their own service. Several textbooks are suggested however purchase is optional.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 1
2012		 Flexible
10hrs/Week
36 Weeks		 Local Campus Saturday 9:00am to 4:00pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

Flexible delivery requires 12 full day Saturday attendances at Glendale Campus plus flexible Learner Guide completion. A workplacement of 4 consecutive full time weeks, timetabled in the second half of the year, is a compulsory study requirement. Students who are currently employed in a child care centre may be able to complete their workplacement in their own service. Several textbooks are suggested however purchase is optional.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 2
2012		 Full Time
22hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 By Application Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

Classes will be held on Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 4.00pm. Days and times may vary depending on your timetable. A full time work placement of 3 weeks per semester is a compulsory requirement.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Glendale campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 22hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

Full Time delivery requires attendances at Glendale Campus on week days between 9.00am-4.00pm with actual days and times varying depending on group allocation and timetable. A full time workplacement of 3 weeks per semester is a compulsory study requirement. Several textbooks are suggested however purchase is optional.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Glendale campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Evening, 10hrs/Week, 36 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday and Wednesday 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

Part Time Evening delivery requires attendances at Glendale Campus on Monday and Wednesday evenings between 6.00pm and 10.00pm. A workplacement of 4 consecutive full time weeks, timetabled in the second half of the year, is a compulsory study requirement. Students who are currently employed in a child care centre may be able to complete their workplacement in their own service. Several textbooks are suggested however purchase is optional.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Glendale campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Flexible, 10hrs/Week, 36 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Saturday 9:00am to 4:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

Flexible delivery requires 12 full day Saturday attendances at Glendale Campus plus flexible Learner Guide completion. A workplacement of 4 consecutive full time weeks, timetabled in the second half of the year, is a compulsory study requirement. Students who are currently employed in a child care centre may be able to complete their workplacement in their own service. Several textbooks are suggested however purchase is optional.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Glendale campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 22hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: By Application
Proposed Timetable: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

Classes will be held on Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 4.00pm. Days and times may vary depending on your timetable. A full time work placement of 3 weeks per semester is a compulsory requirement.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Muswellbrook

Address:
59 Maitland Street Muswellbrook NSW 2333
Postal Address:
PO Box 375 Muswellbrook NSW 2333
Tel:
02 6542 1100
Fax:
02 6542 1165

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012		 Full Time
22hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

Full Time delivery requires attendances at Muswellbrook Campus on week days between 9.00am-4.00pm with actual days and times varying depending on timetable. A full time workplacement of 3 weeks per semester is a compulsory study requirement. Several textbooks are suggested however purchase is optional.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Muswellbrook campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 22hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

Full Time delivery requires attendances at Muswellbrook Campus on week days between 9.00am-4.00pm with actual days and times varying depending on timetable. A full time workplacement of 3 weeks per semester is a compulsory study requirement. Several textbooks are suggested however purchase is optional.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Ourimbah

Address:
Brush Road Ourimbah NSW 2258
Postal Address:
PO Box 127 Ourimbah NSW 2258
Tel:
02 4348 4000 or 02 4348 4030
Fax:
02 4348 4035

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012		 Part Time Evening
7hrs/Week
36 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday and Tuesday 6:00pm to 9:30pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

You are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours workplacement.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 1
2012		 Full Time
25hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00am to 4:30pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

You are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours workplacement.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 2
2012		 Full Time
25hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 By Application Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

You are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours work placement.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Ourimbah campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Evening, 7hrs/Week, 36 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday and Tuesday 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

You are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours workplacement.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Ourimbah campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 25hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00am to 4:30pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

You are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours workplacement.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Ourimbah campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 25hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: By Application
Proposed Timetable: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

You are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours work placement.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Course Codes

Course Number: 18206
National Code: CHC30708
Training Package: CHC08
Community Services

How To Enrol

Before you can enrol in this course you must lodge an application. You can download an Application Form.

Entry Requirements

NSW School Certificate (or equivalent, from another educational authority).

Prior Learning

For further information please refer to the Recognition area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Career Pathways

For further information please refer to the Career Pathways area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Disclaimer

Courses will run subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability is subject to review and change.

Contact Us

You can request further information on this course or speak to a Customer Service Officer by calling
131 225 (within NSW) or
02 4923 7425 (outside of NSW) or
+612 4923 7425 (International).