Certificate III in Childrens Services
Certificate III in Childrens Services allows you to be qualified while working in a childcare centre. Below are some of the key learning areas involved in studying to become a child care worker.
Key Areas of Certificate Three
Areas that will be covered when studying your Certificate III in Childrens Services will be similar to this:
- Support the development of children in the service
- Develop an understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs
- Care for children
- Interact effectively with children
- Work effectively with families to care for the child
- Deliver services/activities to stimulate childrens development and enhance their leisure
- Prepare nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner
- Ensure children’s health and safety
- Respond to illness, accidents and emergencies
- Participate in workplace safety procedures
- Work within a legal and ethical framework
- Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm
- Care for babies
- Participate in the work environment
You will also be required to gain a first aid certificate, which is extremely beneficial to you.
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