Children's Services

Certificate III in Children's Services

The Certificate III in Children's Services is your entry level to work in the child care industry.  By completing this qualification you will acquire the knowledge and skills to work as an assistant in a Kindergarten, Long Day Care Centre, Pre School, Occasional Care Centre or as a Home Based Carer or Family Day Care Provider.

For all course information contact Emma Sutherland on 3208 5633 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   

Why Study with the YMCA?

Qualifications issued by the YMCA are Nationally Accredited and are recognised Australia wide.

The flexible methods used by the YMCA allow you to study around your other commitments to gain your qualification.

Flexible Delivery Mode

If you are working in the Child Care industry and require your qualification you can commence your study at any time.

Learning is self paced with training support available if required and workplace visits by a Training Officer to assess on the job components.

Training support is available by phone or email and you will be notified about specific workshops being delivered over the 12 month period. You have 12 months to complete your qualification.

Trainer Directed Classroom Delivery

If you are not working in the childcare industry, a 26 week training program is available with training being delivered one day per fortnight. We can help you organise 2 days per week industry placement in a child care centre to give you hands on experience in the industry. It is necessary to complete 240 hours industry placement to obtain your qualification.

The classroom based sessions are held fortnightly on a Friday over 26 weeks. Training is a variety of lectures, group work and projects. This gives you the opportunity to discuss any problems or issues you may be having on a fortnightly basis with your Training Officer and access any extra assistance you may require.