CERTIFICATE III IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
COURSE CODE: CHC30121
Issuance of this qualification is awarded by Djarragun College RTO30166
QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTION
This is the minimum qualification requirement for anyone wishing to commence a career in the early childhood sector, including daycare centres, before and after school care and vacation care. It provides students with an understanding of fundamental skills and knowledge relating to the care of children.
During the course you will learn and explore how we develop as human beings and how little people aged 0-12 years of age learn to navigate their world. We focus on what it means to be an educator and to be patient, respectful and understanding. Throughout the course you will participate in 160 hours of work placement within a Childcare centre. We have a Placement Coordinator who will assist in finding the right centre for you. It is during these work placement hours that you will able to implement and better understand the theory component of the course. You will appreciate that working with young children and watching them explore, learn and grow into themselves is a very rewarding experience.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This course requires a Working with Children Check (BlueCard) prior to work placement, we will assist you to gain a BlueCard at no cost to you. Enrolled Djarragun College students may apply to enrol in a VET course from Year 10 onwards.
DURATION AND LOCATION
This Certificate III course is delivered over a 3 year period on site at Djarragun College.
DELIVERY MODES
The course will be delivered in the classroom, face-to- face, using a range of practical and theoretical teaching and assessment methods.
FEES
There is no additional fee for enrolling in a VET course, there are two different College fee levels applicable for enrolling at the College. Any VET courses are covered within this fee.
SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE
The College has invested heavily in support services to support student learning. We have a substantial support staff made up of Teaching Assistants, Learning Enhancement teachers and Youth Support Officers.
We also partner with Ngak Min Health to access services that are typically not available in schools.
WORK PLACEMENT
Students are required to complete 160 hours of structured workplace learning.
Certain units have practical work placement hours that are required to be completed before the student is deemed competent for the unit. These hours can be completed within your structured workplace learning.
The school will assist in organising work placements for students. However, students may also source their own placements, which will need to be approved by the school RTO.
RTO OBLIGATION
Djarragun College guarantees that the student will be provided with every opportunity to complete the qualification. We do not guarantee employment upon completion of this qualification.
Students who are deemed competent in all units of competency will be awarded a Qualification, a Record of Results and full QCE points.
Students who achieve at least one unit of competency (but not the full qualification) will receive a Statement of Attainment and may receive some QCE points.
PATHWAYS
This qualification may articulate into:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
- work in the industry as a childcare assistant, nanny or after school hours care
QCE Points
- Certificate III level courses will attract 8 QCE
COURSE UNITS
Download the course guide here.
CERTIFICATE II IN ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
COURSE CODE: HLT20121
Issuance of this qualification is awarded by Djarragun College RTO30166
QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Djarragun College is committed to providing quality VET training in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health.
We support the belief that Community Controlled Health Services are central to Closing the Gap in health, workforce presence and participation for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways and is appropriate for delivery within VET in Schools programs.
We are proud to deliver training through the use of our online platform and Primary Health Simulation Classroom which provides a range of opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Enrolled Djarragun College students may apply to enrol in a VET course from Year 10 onwards.
DURATION AND LOCATION
This Certificate II course is delivered over a 2 year period on site at Djarragun College, in our purpose built simulation health training room.
DELIVERY MODES
The course will be delivered in the classroom, face-to- face, using a range of practical and theoretical teaching and assessment methods.
FEES
There is no additional fee for enrolling in a VET course, there are two different College fee levels applicable for enrolling at the College. Any VET courses are covered within this fee.
SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE
The College has invested heavily in support services to support student learning. We have a substantial support staff made up of Teaching Assistants, Learning Enhancement teachers and Youth Support Officers.
We also partner with Ngak Min Health to access services that are typically not available in schools.
RTO OBLIGATION
Djarragun College guarantees that the student will be provided with every opportunity to complete the qualification. We do not guarantee employment upon completion of this qualification.
Students who are deemed competent in all units of competency will be awarded a Qualification, a Record of Results and full QCE points.
Students who achieve at least one unit of competency (but not the full qualification) will receive a Statement of Attainment and may receive some QCE points.
PATHWAYS
Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care also provides an entry level pathway towards higher VET qualifications once students have finished Year 12 including:
- Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Practice
QCE Points
Certificate II level courses will attract a maximum of 4 QCE points
COURSE UNITS
Download the course guide here.
CERTIFICATE III IN COMMUNITY SERVICES IN SCHOOL BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT
COURSE CODE: CHC30221
Issuance of this qualification is awarded by Djarragun College RTO30166
QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTION
The CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support is the introductory course that qualifies you to work as a teacher aide or teacher assistant in any of Queensland’s 1200+ schools.
Holders of this qualification work in mainstream classrooms supporting teachers and students with a range of general tasks.
Usually, these positions are for lower grades and are centered on helping the teacher with basic tasks:
- Assist teachers and students with sporting activities and excursions.
- Assist in the supervision of education activities.
- Assist in preparing, storing, and maintaining equipment and materials.
- Assist students with special needs including disabilities and disorders.
- Specific literacy and numeracy duties (teaching strategies).
- Support for teachers in providing learning materials for students at risk.
- Working with small groups as well as individual students.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This course requires a Working with Children Check (BlueCard) prior to work placement, we will assist you to gain a BlueCard at no cost to you Enrolled Djarragun College students may apply to enrol in a VET course from Year 10 onwards.
DURATION AND LOCATION
This Certificate III course is delivered over a 3 year period on site at Djarragun College.
DELIVERY MODES
The course will be delivered in the classroom, face-to-face, using a range of practical and theoretical teaching and assessment methods.
FEES
There is no additional fee for enrolling in a VET course, there are two different College fee levels applicable for enrolling at the College. Any VET courses are covered within this fee.
SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE
The College has invested heavily in support services to support student learning. We have a substantial support staff made up of Teaching Assistants, Learning Enhancement teachers and Youth Support Officers.
We also partner with Ngak Min Health to access services that are typically not available in schools.
WORK PLACEMENT
Students are required to complete 100 hours of work in a classroom environment, catering to Primary or Secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia.
The school will assist in organising work placements for students. However, students may also source their own placements, which will need to be approved by the school RTO.
RTO OBLIGATION
Djarragun College guarantees that the student will be provided with every opportunity to complete the qualification. We do not guarantee employment upon completion of this qualification.
Students who are deemed competent in all units of competency will be awarded a Qualification, a Record of Results and full QCE points.
Students who achieve at least one unit of competency (but not the full qualification) will receive a Statement of Attainment and may receive some QCE points.
PATHWAYS
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a Teacher Aide or Education Support Worker, as well as giving you the option to undertake further studies to Certificate IV, CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support.
QCE POINTS
Certificate III level course will attract a maximum of 8 QCE points.
COURSE UNITS
Download the course guide here.
CERTIFICATE III IN COMMUNITY SERVICES
COURSE CODE: CHC32015
Issuance of this qualification is awarded by Djarragun College RTO30166
QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTION
This advanced course helps students to understand how to work with diverse people, how to follow safe work practices for direct client care and how to manage personal stressors in the work environment.
Students will also learn how to interpret and apply appropriate medical terminology and comply with infection prevention and control policies.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Enrolled Djarragun College students may apply to enrol in a VET course from Year 10 onwards.
DURATION AND LOCATION
This Certificate III course is delivered over a 3 year period on site at Djarragun College.
DELIVERY MODES
The course will be delivered in the classroom, face-to- face, using a range of practical and theoretical teaching and assessment methods.
FEES
There is no additional fee for enrolling in a VET course, there are two different College fee levels applicable for enrolling at the College. Any VET courses are covered within this fee.
SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE
The College has invested heavily in support services to support student learning. We have a substantial support staff made up of Teaching Assistants, Learning Enhancement teachers and Youth Support Officers.
We also partner with Ngak Min Health to access services that are typically not available in schools.
RTO OBLIGATION
Djarragun College guarantees that the student will be provided with every opportunity to complete the qualification. We do not guarantee employment upon completion of this qualification.
Students who are deemed competent in all units of competency will be awarded a Qualification, a Record of Results and full QCE points.
Students who achieve at least one unit of competency (but not the full qualification) will receive a Statement of Attainment and may receive some QCE points.
PATHWAYS
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Worker, Aged Care Support Worker, Personal Support Aide, Disability Support Worker, Community Health Worker.
QCE Points
- Certificate III level courses will attract 8 QCE
COURSE UNITS
Download the course guide here.
