Courses
There is a range of qualifications relevant to the early childhood profession and each one represents a stepping-stone in your career pathway. So for wherever you want to go GoodStart Training College delivers the following nationally recognised Children’s Services qualifications:
CHC30708 – Certificate III in Children’s Services
The Certificate III is regarded as the entry-level qualification to a career in early childhood education and care. The Certificate III introduces students to the skills and knowledge relevant to the children’s services profession. This qualification covers workers who use organisational policies, procedures and individual children’s profiles to plan activities and provide care to children, facilitating their leisure and play and enabling them to achieve their developmental outcomes. Certificate III Outline
CHC50908 – Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)
This course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required of competent childcare workers in all sectors and specialisations of early childhood education and care. The curriculum framework values high quality early childhood education and recognises the work as being challenging, responsible and requiring developmental and creative approaches. This qualification covers workers who are responsible for developing and evaluating the program. Personnel working at this level have responsibility for the supervision of other staff and volunteers and in some States/Territories it is the highest qualification required at director or service manager level. Diploma Outline
CHC60208 – Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services
The Advanced Diploma covers those workers who may operate at an advanced skills level to provide specialist services within an early childhood setting. Personnel at this level act as a resource for other workers, provide practical supervision of staff (including volunteers) and work intensely with clients including those with complex needs. Advanced Diploma graduates may be eligible to receive credit towards Bachelor degree courses at university. Advanced Diploma Outline
