Training - Accredited Training
Qualifications with Gowrie SA
Gowrie SA is an approved Skills for All provider offering highly subsidised qualifications funded by the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative.
Certificate III in Children's Services only $270 per person
Gowrie SA has upcoming courses to undertake Certificate III in Children's Services. Current courses are created for existing unqualified child care educators and includes an RPL system to recognise experience. The Gowrie SA Certificate III in Children’s Services (CHC30708) qualification is delivered part time over approximately 12 months. This program is delivered over regular full day networking sessions including an initial orientation session., The program includes online study, workbooks, practical assessments, written assignments, an on-site visit and support for students currently working in early childhood services.
Traineeships can be accessed for new employees, even if they have experience in children's services. Traineeships include incentive payments of up to $4,000 for completion of this Certificate III qualification. The total course cost is only $270 funded by the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. Check your eligibility at www.skills.sa.gov.au
For more information download our Certificate III Children's Services flyer or contact Gowrie SA at train@gowriesa.org.au or phone 1800 129 606. Orientation session starts in July 2012
Career pathways include - child care assistant, playgroup assistant, Family Day Care educator.
Further study pathways include - Certificate IV Children's Services (Outside School Hours Care) or Diploma in Children's Services
Diploma in Children's Services FEE FREE under Skills for All
Gowrie SA has upcoming courses to undertake Diploma in Children's Services. Current courses are created for existing early childhood educators and includes an RPL system to recognise prior training and experience. The Gowrie SA Diploma in Children’s Services (CHC50908) qualification is delivered part time and includes networking sessions. The program includes online study, workbooks, practical assessments, written assignments, an on-site visit and support for students currently working in early childhood services.
Traineeships can be accessed for existing employees even if they have extensive experience in children's services. Traineeships include incentive payments of up to $4,000 for completion of this Diploma qualification.
This course is completely FEE FREE with no cost to complete. This course is funded by the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. Check your eligibility at www.skills.sa.gov.au
For more information download our Diploma Children's Services flyer or contact Gowrie SA at train@gowriesa.org.au or phone 1800 129 606.
Career pathways include - long day care or family day care educator, creche carer, playgroup carer.
Further study pathways include - Advance Diploma in Children's Services, Bachelor of Education (University of South Australia), Advanced Diploma Community Sector Management.
Forms and Resources
The following forms and resources provide learners with more information to support an informed decision to enrol with Gowrie SA. You can also contact Gowrie SA toll free 1800 129 606, email train@gowriesa.org.au or visit us at 43 Dew Street Thebarton SA 5031. Click on the links below for more information:
RPL Candidate Guide for Certificate III Children's Services
RPL Candidate Guide for Diploma Children's Services
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is a process where students use their existing knowledge, skills and experiences (gained through life experiences, prior training and/or employment) to demonstrate their competency in particular unit/s. RPL is an assessment process which requires the collating and presentation of evidence to support your recent experience.
Gowrie SA has approved assessors for the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) national RPL asessment tool for Children's Services (Early Childhood Education & Care) including:
1. Answer questions provided
2. Provide evidence of implementation of the skills/knowledge
What are the work requirements for RPL?
You need to be currently employed in Children's Services to complete RPL. The position you hold needs to allow you to demonstrate the skills required for the unit and/or qualification, e.g. if you are applying for RPL of the programming units at Diploma level, you will need to hold a position where you are responsible for planning and implementing the curriculum. This enables our Assessors to see you fulfilling the requirements of the unit to assess your competency. You will also need a supervisor in that workplace who is able to sign you off on the competencies required.
Student Support Services
Gowrie SA offers a range of individualised support services for each of our students. Support is offered to enable you to overcome any barriers, help you achieve positive outcomes and to make your time studying with Gowrie SA an enjoyable one. Speak to one of our trainers, assessors or consultants about career pathways, learning or study related issues or any support that will assist you in completing your qualification with Gowrie SA. Contact us toll free 1800 129 606 email train@gowriesa.org.au or visit us at 43 Dew Street Thebarton, SA.
Student Study Centre
Access our broad range of resources, journals, DVDs and other electronic resources at our Student Study Centre. Students enroled in a qualification with Gowrie SA will receive free membership of our Resource Centre for the duration of study. You can also access our on-site computers, internet and our learning and group work areas. Talk with our trainers and consultants who can provide you with further information, access to advice and mentoring and assist you in planning your next steps in your education and into employment.
