Certificate in Children’s Services (NVQ level 4)
Approved by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)
Turn your passion for working with children into a career with the Foundation Certificate in
Children’s Services.
The course covers the fundamentals of childhood development and caring for children. You’ll gain
the skills and expertise to provide quality education for children in a range of environments. Through classroom
learning and practical placements, you’ll learn to plan activities focused on children’s development. Completion of this
course is the minimum requirement to work in the Early Childhood Education sector in Australia.
You will develop skills in:
- Effective interaction and communication with children
- Appropriate care for babies, toddlers and children
- Nutrition
- First aid, health and safety
- Working legally and ethically
Entry requirements: OL’s
Course duration: 6 months
Class days: Weekend
Assessment: Assignments and logbook
Practical placement: 420 hours