Victorian Certificate in Applied Learning (Intermediate) specialising in Children's Services

Course details

This program will give you Intermediate VCAL plus the Certificate III Children’s Services certificate that includes units in learning how to care for and interact effectively with children, provide food and respond to illnesses and accidents. You will learn how to foster and support the emotional wellbeing of infants and oversee their physical, social and psychological development. The program provides learners with the ability to work as a level III childcare worker in a variety of early childhood settings and out-of-school programs.

The VCAL units of literacy, numeracy, personal development and work skills will be integrated into the learners’ training. Special focus is on Engagement – with Self and Community and Work-Ready Skilling. Industry-related projects through service learning have included delivering a peer activity program into primary schools and simulated childcare practice. Practical Placements are also embedded into the program.

On successful completion of this program learners are eligible for the dual awards of Intermediate VCAL and the Certificate III in Children’s Services.