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IMPORTANT NEWS


The new Community Services Training Package which incoporates the Children’s Services qualifications has been released and endorsed.

To gain entry into the Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education and care) CHC50908, students must demonstrate competence, (through a recognised training program or recognition process), in the following units of competency from the Certificate III in Children’s Services (CHC30708)

CHCCHILD401A - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

CHCCN301A - Ensure the health and safety of children

CHCCN302A - Provide care for children

CHCCN303A - Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner

CHCCN305A - Provide care for babies

CHCCS400A - Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

CHCFC301A - Support the development of children

CHCIC301D - Interact effectively with children

CHCPR301A - Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning

CHCPR303D - Develop understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs

HLTOHS300A - Contribute to OHS processes

HLTFA301B - Apply first aid

For those students that hold a Certificate III in Children's Services (CHC30402), METS can provide an RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) schedule with the elements of competency contained in the listed units to assist you to meet the pre-requisite. 

We will then advise if there are any further learning outcomes that need to be met.

· From July 1st 2009 State funding became available for the Diploma of Children’s Services traineeship for new employees of less than 3 months or those finishing a Certificate III traineeship (rollover period of 3 months)

· No fees to the employer – you can now retain all incentive payments (up to $4000 if eligible)

· Enrolment fee $414 – payable by the trainee (exemptions and concessions may apply)

· Training can be delivered either as employment based (face to face visits – Sydney metro area only) or via correspondence

· To check the eligibility of an employee to undertake a traineeship, and whether you are eligible to receive incentive payments refer to your apprenticeship centre


What is the difference between New and Existing/Employer FFS Traineeships

  • New entrant traineeships – employees who have been working in a full time capacity for up to 3 months or working part time or casual for up to 12 months. Funding is provided by both the Federal Government (for the employer) and State Government (for the RTO)

 

  • Existing worker/Employer FFS traineeships – employees who have been working in a full time capacity 3 months or more or working part time or casual for 12 months or more. (Only Cert IV or higher qualifications are eligible at this time) funding is provided by the Federal government to the employer and there is no state funding to the training organisation, hence the employer is charged for the training carried out. This would usually not exceed the funding that the employer will receive