Overview

These courses include work placement in a real childcare environment. You will work with young children and support their daily learning and care.

Before enrolling, you should understand the physical and emotional demands of working in childcare.

Typical Tasks

• Supervising children in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Supporting daily routines (meals, dressing, hygiene).
• Engaging children in learning activities.
• Communicating with families and colleagues.
• Responding to safety and emergency situations.

Physical & Emotional Requirements

You should be able to:

• Stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Lift or support children when required.
• Stay calm and focused in busy and noisy environments.
• Support children who are upset or distressed.

Work Placement Requirements

• Mandatory work placement hours apply (refer to course information).
• You must be willing to travel up to 90 minutes to attend work placement.

Compliance Documents

You must obtain the following documents before work placement:

• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• First Aid, CPR, and Anaphylaxis Certificate
• Mandatory National Child Safety Training (online course)

Some host organisations may also require:

• National Police Check
• Flu vaccination
• COVID-19 vaccination

⚠️ If you cannot obtain the required documents, you may not be able to complete your work placement or course.

Note: Police check results may affect your work placement options. If your National Police Check includes convictions for violent or sexual offences, many host organisations will not be able to accept you for placement, which may prevent you from completing the course.

Overview

These courses include work placement in real healthcare or aged care settings. You will monitor people’s health and support them with their daily living needs.

You should understand the physical and emotional demands of working in care environments before enrolling.

Typical Tasks

• Assisting people with personal care (e.g. showering, dressing, toileting).
• Supporting people’s mobility using equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, hoists).
• Handling bodily fluids (e.g. urine, faeces and blood).
• Responding to urgent health needs or emergencies.

Physical & Emotional Requirements

You should be able to:

• Perform manual handling tasks (pushing or pulling equipment, lifting items safely).
• Stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Bend or kneel to perform tasks (assisting people with footwear, cleaning spills).
• Work in busy and sometimes stressful environments.
• Remain calm when supporting people who are distressed or displaying unpredictable behaviours.
• Perform two minutes of CPR at floor-level, as part of the first aid assessment (applies to Health Services).

Work Placement Requirements

• Mandatory work placement hours apply (refer to course information).
• You must be willing to travel up to 90 minutes to attend work placement.
• You must be willing to work rotating shifts. This includes morning shifts (typically 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM) and afternoon shifts (typically 2:15 PM to 10:45 PM).

Compliance Documents

You must obtain the following documents before work placement:

• National Police Check
• Flu vaccination
• COVID-19 vaccination

Health Services students will do their work placement in an acute care hospital, which requires additional documents:

• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Vaccination records
• Hand Hygiene Certificate

Some host organisations may also require:

• NDIS Worker Check

⚠️ If you cannot obtain the required documents, you may not be able to complete your work placement or course.

Note: Police check results may affect your work placement options. If your National Police Check includes convictions for violent or sexual offences, many host organisations will not be able to accept you for placement, which may prevent you from completing the course.

Overview

This course includes work placement in community services settings. You may support individuals and families facing complex challenges such as trauma, housing issues, or family violence.

This work requires strong communication skills, emotional resilience, and professional judgement.

Typical Skills Required

• Communicating with clients in a respectful and supportive way.
• Writing case notes and reports.
• Making decisions based on policies and legal requirements.
• Using digital systems for case management.
• Working with government and community organisations.

Emotional & Cognitive Requirements

You should be able to:

• Support clients experiencing distress or crisis.
• Manage challenging or sensitive situations.
• Stay focused when handling complex information.
• Maintain professional boundaries and self-care.

Physical Requirements

• Desk-based work (documentation and communication).
• Occasional travel to client locations or agencies.
• Conducting basic risk assessments in different environments.

Work Placement Requirements

• Mandatory work placement hours apply (refer to course information).
• You must be willing to travel up to 90 minutes to attend work placement.

Compliance Documents

You must obtain the following documents before work placement:

• National Police Check
• Flu vaccination
• COVID-19 vaccination

Some organisations may also require:

• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• NDIS Worker Check
• First Aid, CPR, and Anaphylaxis Certificate

⚠️ If you cannot obtain the required documents, you may not be able to complete your work placement or course.

Note: Police check results may affect your work placement options. If your National Police Check includes convictions for violent or sexual offences, many host organisations will not be able to accept you for placement, which may prevent you from completing the course.

Domestic applicants are tested with Charter Australia’s Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills (LLND) test. Exemptions may apply.

This table outlines the minimum levels required for each type of course. The levels are measured using the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

For digital skills, you must have basic computer skills such as using email, performing internet searches, participating in online meetings, and working with documents.

Charter Australia staff may also interview you to check your level of English and digital skills.

Support

If you do not meet all the LLND requirements, you may still be able to enter the course, with support, as long as your scores are not more than one level below. However, LLND support can only be provided for face-to-face courses, not intensive or online courses.

Exemptions

You may not need to take the LLND test if you:

• Completed Year 10 (or equivalent) in English.
• Completed a Certificate III or higher in Australia.
• Have completed an English test in the past 2 years, with a result equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above. (You may still need to demonstrate numeracy and digital skills.)
• Can provide evidence through your employment history that you have used English, numeracy, and digital skills at a level appropriate for the course.

International students must provide documented evidence of an external English test (e.g. IELTS or PTE). The test should be no more than 2 years old. Exemptions may apply.

This table outlines the English requirements for direct entry into a vocational course. If your score is slightly below the requirement, you may complete an English (ELICOS) course prior to your vocational course.

NOTE: The information in this table is applicable to tests done from 7 August 2025 onwards. If you completed your test before 7 August 2025, slightly different rules may apply. Please refer to the Department of Home Affairs or you can consult with your agent.

Exemptions

You may be exempt if you:

• Hold a passport from certain English-speaking countries (UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland).
• Have completed at least 5 years of study in English in certain English-speaking countries (Australia, UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland).

For the full list of exemptions, refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.

The Study-Work Program is for working holiday visa holders. It is an intensive 4-month program that includes vocational study, a work placement, plus guided support to gain employment in Australia. Students can also package this with English language study (for example, our English for Healthcare and Nursing course).

Placement Test

Applicants must complete an online placement test. The placement test includes 5 components: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking and Numeracy.

English Levels

• B2 English (equivalent to IELTS 5.5): You can enter the Study-Work Program. English study is optional.
• B1+ English (equivalent to IELTS 4.5–5.0): You can enter the Study-Work Program with 13 weeks of English study (the English for Healthcare and Nursing course). The English study is done at the same time as the vocational course.

In addition to English skills, you must demonstrate basic numeracy and digital skills.

Additional Entry Requirements

The Study-Work Program is an intensive course. As such, you need to demonstrate that you have relevant industry qualifications and experience from your home country.

If you want to study English full-time (20 hours per week) in Australia, you can enter as an ELICOS student.

Placement Test

Applicants must complete an online placement test. The placement test includes 4 components: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

The placement test result will help us determine which course is most suitable for you.