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Build Your Skills for Working with Children

A CPD-endorsed course covering child development, safeguarding, and care, completed entirely online in 32 study hours.

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What You Get

Everything That Comes With This Course

CPD Endorsed Course

The course is fully CPD endorsed. Completing CPD-endorsed learning earns CPD Points recognised by employers. Evidence of CPD points is provided on your Course Completion Acknowledgement and a digital badge issued by Credly.

100% Online and On-Demand

Enrol at any time and study on your own terms. Assessments are designed to improve comprehension rather than test recall of facts in a timed setting.

Dedicated Round-the-Clock Support

Access expert support from a tutor by email or phone (Mon-Fri) or via live chat 7 days a week. Fast turnaround on marking within 1 business day.

Real World, Industry-Led Learning

Courses are designed in collaboration with institutions, employers and industry experts to equip students with practical, real-world skills. Content uses digestible step-by-step modules and high-quality video sessions.

Lifetime Access

Students receive lifetime access to all course materials, available worldwide.

CPD-endorsed, earns CPD Points recognised by employers
Digital badge via Credly, shareable proof of completion
Skills & Applications

The Skills You'll Build

Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.

181k+Employed in this field (AU)

Indicative market figures from publicly available Australia data (ABS / NCVER). No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.

What You'll Learn

The 8 Modules Inside The Course

The modules that make up the course, as published by the provider.

8Total Units
8Core Units

Core Units

Ensure The Health And Safety Of Children
Provide Care For Children
Provide Care For Babies And Toddlers
Provide Experiences To Support Children's Play And Learning

 

Establish and Maintain A Safe & Healthy Environment For Children
Maintain Work Health & Safety
Participate In Workplace Health & Safety
Work Effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People
From Past Students

What Students Say About It

I have just started your course and I was previously studying the same childcare course locally, but being a single mum I found it a juggle with my three boys. Swapping to online through Online Courses AUS was the best decision I ever made. It's so much more organised and I can work my studies around my children. It's no longer a juggle trying to fit everything into my busy lifestyle.
Robyn · Provider Website
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Eligibility And The First Steps

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How It Starts

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The Money Part

Ways To Pay For It

$15 / week

Weekly Payment Plan – Interest Free, No Credit Check. $15 per week for 53 weeks. Flexible first payment date within 7 days. Lifetime Access. Unlimited Support.

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Fortnightly Payment – Interest Free via Afterpay

Eligibility applies. Lifetime Access. Unlimited Support.

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Before You Ask

Questions People Ask First

Are there any entry requirements for this course?

This course has no formal entry requirements. It is open to anyone interested in working with or caring for children. Submit an enquiry to confirm current eligibility details.

How much does the course cost and are payment plans available?

A weekly payment plan may be available to help spread the cost. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and payment options.

How long does the course take to complete?

The course is designed for approximately 32 study hours. It is entirely self-paced, so students can move faster or slower depending on their schedule. Lifetime access means there is no deadline to finish.

How is the course delivered?

The course is delivered fully online by Online Courses Australia. Students access step-by-step modules and video sessions on demand, with no set class times. Support is available via email or phone Monday to Friday, and via live chat seven days a week.

Is there any work placement required?

No work placement is required for this course. All learning and assessment is completed online. This makes it a practical option for students who are already working or have other commitments.

Is this course accredited or nationally recognised?

This course is fully CPD endorsed, completing it earns CPD Points recorded on your Course Completion Acknowledgement, along with a digital badge issued through Credly. It is not a government-accredited or AQF qualification. Many employers value CPD-endorsed training as evidence of professional development.

About This Course

What This Course Is Really About

This course covers the core knowledge professionals and carers need when working with children. Students learn about child development stages, safeguarding principles, appropriate communication, and duty of care responsibilities. It suits anyone moving into a support or care role involving children, or professionals looking to formalise their knowledge.

Delivered by Online Courses Australia, the course runs fully online and self-paced, with no set class times and lifetime access to all materials. Study fits around work and family commitments. Assessments are designed to build understanding, not test under time pressure.

Completing the course earns CPD Points, recorded on a Course Completion Acknowledgement. A digital badge issued through Credly provides shareable, employer-recognised evidence of your learning.

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