Children’s Services

Entry requirements for CHC50908  Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)

To enter this course you need the CHC30708 Certificate III in Children’s Services  or its equivalent. All students must satisfy Police and Working with Children checks.

Or candidates should demonstrate competence through another recognised training program or process, in the following units of competency:

Unit: CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk, unit: CHCCN301B Ensure the health and safety of children, unit: CHCCN302A Provide care for children, unit: CHCCN303A Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner, unit: CHCCN305B Provide care for babies, unit: CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework, unit: CHCFC301A Support the development of children, unit: CHCIC301E Interact effectively with children, unit: CHCPR301B Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning, unit: CHCPR303D Develop understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs, unit: HLTFA301C Apply first aid, unit: HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may apply to have previous courses, formal qualifications, knowledge, work experience and/or life experiences assessed for credit or exemption towards this course.

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Training methods

A combination of classroom learning, resource development, practical sessions, role plays, research and project work, plus work placement in a children’s services environment are all vital components of MEGT Institute child care courses. As part of the course students are required to attend scheduled structured training for a minimum 20 hours per week which includes compulsory work placement.

Assessment methods

A combination of in-class activities including simulations, role plays, written assessments, questions and discussions, written tests, skills demonstration, work samples, projects and work placement records will be used for the assessment of competency. Students will be assessed in the workplace against key learning outcomes.

Work placement

For students studying on campus we arrange for our CHC50908 Diploma of Children’s Services Services students to undertake work placement with quality child care providers. This totals 416 hours, made up of 32 eight-hour days of supervised work (practicum) plus a block practicum of 4 five-day weeks.

International students

International students must be at least 18 years of age and need to demonstrate English language proficiency at IELTS 6 or equivalent.

CRICOS Course Codes: 076513B (NSW) 074355E (VIC)*

*International students in Melbourne, VIC will study at Hales Institute, a part of MEGT Education