Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
Qualifications Alert

Community Child Care publishes new qualifications opportunities via an occasional electronic newsletter:
Qualification’s Alert. To subscribe to this newsletter please add details below.
Accredited Training
Community Child Care Co-operative provides a range of Nationally Recognised Training for staff working in education and care services.
As the peak body that knows and understands education and care services, Community Child Care has designed all courses to acknowledge the realities of working in the sector.
Many courses can be studied by distance education. All the courses are designed not just to develop skills, but to earn a qualification that can help further the careers of you and your staff.
Traineeships
CCCC offer traineeships for the following nationally recognised qualifications for new entrant and existing worker traineeships:
- CHC30712 Certificate III Children’s Services (only New Entrant available)
- CHC50908 Diploma in Children’s Services
Traineeships have numerous benefits, such as financial incentives (for eligible agreements); reducing the impact of current and future skills shortages on businesses; developing a valuable staff member; encouraging staff retention; and providing career pathways.
All traineeships at Community Child Care Co-operative can be commenced at any time of the year.
For more information on traineeships, phone us on 02 8922 6444 or email training@ccccnsw.org.au. We have a handy information booklet available for you.
Child Protection Training
Community Child Care Co-operative offers CHCCHILD401B Identify and respond to children through:
- Distance education – start at any time of the year and study at your own pace, in your chosen environment. Enrol using the enrolment form and fee schedule located at the end of the page.
- Customised sessions – have Community Child Care Co-operative come to your chosen location and conduct training – contact us on 02 8922 6444 or training@ccccnsw.org.au to arrange a personalised quote.
- Workshop sessions - the following dates are available for 2013 sessions. All workshops (unless specified) are $170. You can enrol using the enrolment form located at the end of this page.
- 21 June 2013 – Marrickville
- 23 July 2013 – Marrickville
- 21 August 2013 – Marrickville
- 26 September 2013 – Marrickville
- 17 October 2013 – Blacktown
- 25 October 2013 – Marrickville
- 19 November 2013 – Marrickville
- 9 December 2013 – Marrickville
Nationally recognised training that acknowledges your existing skills
Qualifications on offer include:
- Certificate III in Children’s Services
The Certificate III is aimed at those wishing to commence a career in the early childhood profession or who are currently employed as untrained workers who wish to gain qualifications or be recognised for their knowledge and experience. It is a prerequisite for undertaking the Diploma. The qualification can be undertaken by distance study, traineeship or through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Participants can start at any time throughout the year.
- Diploma of Children’s Services
The Diploma is the next step for graduates of the Certificate III qualification. Clients at this level often have responsibility for planning, implementing and managin programs in education and care services. This may include the supervision of other staff. The qualification can be undertaken via distance study, traineeships or through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Participants can start at any time throughout the year.
Under the Children’s Services Regulation 2004, cooks in education and care services must have recognised training in food safety, nutrition, and menu planning. Community Child Care offers courses to meet these requirements. Follow Basic Food Safety Practices (HLTFS207B) (for Food Safety) and Plan and Evaluate Meals and Menus to Meet Recommended Dietary Guidelines (HLTNA302B) (for Menu Planning and Nutrition) are available through distance education and face to face. Further details on these units can be obtained by by contacting Community Child Care Co-operative on (02) 8922 6420.
- Child Protection Qualification
This unit (CHCCHILD401A) Identify and Respond to Young People at Risk can be studied by distance learning at any time. This unit is requried for those wishing to become Authorised Supervisors.
This qualification is aimed at owners, managers, directors and supervisors who maintain or would like to gain management positions. Topics covered include budgets, recruitment and retention of staff, performance management, balancing work priorities and OHS.
This course is for people who work in a team leader, supervisory or front desk position. Topics covered include leadership, mentoring and customer service.
- Certificate IV in Small Business Management
This qualification is for people who own or operate a small business, including education and care services. It will provide the skills and knowledge required to manage a organisation, such as business planning, marketing, finances, operations and staffing.
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
This qualification is required by those wishing to train and assess others in a formal learning environment. If you would like to train adult learners, this qualification will provide the necessary skills and knowledge. Topics covered include: Learning Design, Delivery, Assessment and Learning.
For more information on any of the units or qualifications, please contact Community Child Care Co-operative on phone
(02) 8922 6444 or email
training@ccccnsw.org.au. An enrolment form is located at the end of this page.
Recognition of Prior Learning
We have the expertise to support experienced education and care services staff to have their existing skills and knowledge recognised. These can be assessed against units of competency for both business and sector specific qualifications. Please contact us for personal assistance and more information if you wish to see if your existing skills can be recognised as credit towards a qualification.
Upgrade from previous qualifications
Do you hold a previous qualification and want to upgrade to the latest version? Community Child Care Co-operative currently offers a number of programs designed for students wishing to upgrade. This contains a mix of RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) and course work. We design a program specifically for you and your situation. Upgrades include the Associate Diploma, Diploma CHC50302 and Certificate III CHC30402.
Student handbook
This handbook provides students with information on Community Child Care Co-operative products, services, policies and procedures prior to enrolment so an informed decision can be made to enrol with our organisation.
Fees
- Accredited Training Fee Schedule, as of November 2010 | Download PDF
Enrolment form
For more information please contact Community Child Care Co-operative on phone
(02) 89226444 and ask for a RTO representative or email:
training@ccccnsw.org.au