CHARLTON BROWN, established in 1985, is a leading Australian provider of training
in Child Care, Aged Care, Disability Work and Community Welfare Work.

We pride ourselves in providing quality care education, combining an ideal balance of theory and on the job training to ensure all of our students graduate ready for
work, both in Australia and Internationally.

Exclusive to CHARLTON BROWN, our Nanny Agency staff and Employment Support Coordinator are also willing to help with finding part-time work while you
are studying.

The CHARLTON BROWN team are passionate, industry experienced, qualified professionals who take a personal and hands-on-approach to training. The college offers first class courses and provides a comfortable and supportive learning environment.

All staff at CHARLTON BROWN share in the goal of providing fun, flexible and industry learning for care professionals.

• CHARLTON BROWN has been training in the Care Industry for over 20 years.
• CHARLTON BROWN Trainers are passionate, industry experienced, qualified professionals.
• CHARLTON BROWN will assist you to find casual part-time work while you are studying!

We are here to Support YOU!

Overseas Student Health Cover

CHARLTON BROWN has an arrangement with Australian Health Management (AHM) to provide the health cover you require. The cost of your OSHC is in addition to your tuition fees for your course/s and will vary depending on the length and type of cover required. Your OSHC will be arranged by CHARLTON BROWN.

Airport Reception

Students requiring transfers from the Brisbane domestic or international airports can arrange for a CHARLTON BROWN representative to meet them on arrival and transport them safely to their accommodation. For more information please contact our free student service.

Orientation

To make sure you feel welcome, the first day of your course with CHARLTON BROWN will be an orientation day, where we will share with you important information about your study and your time with us.

Social Activities

At CHARLTON BROWN, we support you in your study and encourage you to take some time to explore our Brisbane lifestyle, with organised day trips to local attractions, visits to affiliate colleges and College social events with your new friends and classmates.

Personal Support Counsellors

CHARLTON BROWN have trained, qualified counsellors who are aware of some of the challenges facing international students, and provide free and confidential personal, academic and career advice.

Improve your English

CHARLTON BROWN offers weekly conversational English sessions to provide international students with a casual environment to practice their English, ask questions about personal or study related documents, and interact with their classmates in a fun and friendly environment.

Employment

CHARLTON BROWN has an onsite Employment Consultant free of charge for all students. Our consultants are here to assist students seek work in their chosen field and provide guidance for pathways into future study.

What a Wonderful City! – Brisbane, Queensland

Close to public transport and a short walk from some of the famous Brisbane landmarks, studying at CHARLTON BROWN means witnessing first hand, our bustling boutique shopping districts transform into thriving night spots as the working day ends and party time starts, and the trade mark laidback fun-loving attitude of Queenslanders gets put on show.

Because of its vibrant economy and expanding infrastructure, Brisbane is the ideal place to gain valuable knowledge and experience in the care industries.

• Population: 1.8 Million
• Time Zone: GMT+10
• Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
• Electricity: 220-240V
• Emergency Phone Number: 000
• Climate: Subtropical with hot, humid summers and mild dry sunny winters.
• Average Temperature ranging from 23-25 degrees.  Local Attractions: City Botanic Gardens, Lone Pine Sanctuary, Queensland Museum, Gallery of Modern Art, Southbank Parklands, MovieWorld, SeaWorld, Dreamworld.

Cost of Living in Brisbane

Weekly Expenses

Expenses per person based on shared 2 bedroom unit. Please note that these are approximate prices only!

• Food (Own cooking): $100
• Electricity ($150 per quarter): $10
• Telephone (Local calls only): $15
• Educational: $10
• Total Expenses: $312

Child Care Studies

Certificate II in Community Services Work & Professional Nanny Award

CHC20202 (CRICOS 047071G)

Students study a range of subjects to gain an understanding of how children grow and develop.

The course includes practical experience organised by CHARLTON BROWN in a family home environment usually with a baby and a toddler or multiple birth babies.

• Senior First Aid Certificate;
• Self Defence;
• Life Saving;
• Defensive Driving;
• Professional Image.

CHC30402 (CRICOS 047072G)

(Includes Professional Nanny Award)

The Certificate III builds on the Nanny Award introducing students to work with groups of children in child care or pre-school centres.

Graduates of the course are qualified to work as an assistant in a child care centre or as a nanny in Australia or overseas.

Subjects in the Certificate III include:

• Understand how children grow and develop;
• Learn how to take observations on children and how to keep parents informed;
• Create and illustrate your own story;
• Create self- help activities for children.

As part of the course, students complete hands on experience in a child care centre with children of all ages.

CHC50302 (CRICOS 065619E)

(Includes Certificate III & Professional Nanny Award)

On completion of the Diploma, students are qualified to work as a Group Leader in a child care centre or as a nanny in a family home.

Students develop skills in establishing and managing plans for the development of children.

Skills include:

• Learn how to interpret and apply your observations on children;
• Learn short and long-term organisational skills and time planning;
• Learn how to organise experiences for children of differing ages and abilities.

As part of the Diploma, students complete practical experience in a child care centre working with children of all ages.

CHC60202 (CRICOS 047076C)

(Includes Certificate III & Professional Nanny Award)

This qualification provides students with practical, administrative and managerial knowledge to manage staff and children in care environments.

Skills taught in the course include:

• Administrative duties including managing rosters and ordering equipment;
• Leadership development;
• Learn how to liaise and communicate with families, staff and the community;
• Learn how to manage a child care centre;
• Learn how to supervise trainees and students.

Whilst studying with CHARLTON BROWN Advanced Diploma students gain hands on experience in the management of a child care centre through the coordination of every-day activities and issues over a six month period.

Out of School Hours Care is care for school aged children.

CHC40402 (CRICOS 054915K)

Out of School Hours Care is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide, having an extremely high job placement prospect for graduates.

The Certificate IV is ideal for students looking for employment in a before or after school care facility, vacation care program (including summer camps in the United States of America) or a sport and recreation facility.

You will be taught a range of skills including:

• How to work effectively with families;
• Administrative duties;
• How to support the development of children;
• Developing recreational activities.

As part of your studies you will put your theoretical knowledge into practice in the workplace environment.

CHC50202 (CRICOS 054912B)

Students who graduate with the Diploma of Out of School Hours Care can expect to gain employment as a coordinator or team leader in summer camps or vacation settings.

The course teaches a range of skills including:

• Develop and implement policy;
• Establish and implement plans for developing responsible behaviour;
• Learn how to manage workplace Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management system;
• Conduct programs for children with special needs.

Your practical placement, organised through CHARLTON BROWN includes a period of one week where you will take responsibility of the program in which you are placed, to gain valuable experience in leadership and management.

CHC30102 (CRICOS 054911C)

CHARLTON BROWN offers the Certificate III in Aged Care Work to students wishing to enter the Aged Care industry. Aged Care is presently one of the fastest growing industries worldwide.

After completing the three month course, graduates can expect to gain employment in an aged care facility or even as a companion or personal care worker in a home setting.

Certificate III is also a fantastic pathway to other health care professions such as nursing.

The Certificate III is ideal for those looking to embark on a career which genuinely improves the quality of life for their clients.

Throughout the course, students are required to complete practical work at a Residential Aged Care Facility. During this time students can discover what it is like to work in the industry and gain valuable hands-on experience, putting their classroom theory into practice.

Students develop skills in a range of areas including personal, emotional and spiritual care, clinical nursing needs, quality of life therapies, industry specific communication and teamwork skills, and workplace health and safety elements.

CHC40102 (CRICOS 054910D)

After completion of the Certificate III in Aged Care Work, or if you satisfy the pre-requisite criteria, you may wish to continue your study to upgrade your qualification to the Certificate IV in Aged Care Work.

Students who have studied their Certificate IV can look forward to further education opportunities in the health and community care sectors. You can even double your training with another community services qualification such as Certificate IV in Disability Care.

CHC30302 (CRICOS 054913A)

The Certificate III equips students with the knowledge and practical skills to work under supervision with the disabled in a community or residential care facility.

The course structure provides a broad knowledge base in disability services with the flexibility to allow students to specialise in specific condition, age groups or culturally specific areas.

Students study a combination of core units including:

• Quality of life issues for the disabled;
• Skills to empower and enable clients to take part in the community;
• Build networks within the disabilities services sector.

As part of the course, students complete hands on experience in an environment with disabled people.

CHC40302 (CRICOS 054914M)

Certificate IV is an ideal course for students looking to gain professional development in the disability sector.

The Certificate IV provides students with a pathway into higher qualifications in community care and health.

The broad range of subjects includes:

• Team work and managing small groups;
• Developing programs and protocols of care;
• Reporting and liaising with allied health professionals; n Developing client care skills and a customer focused model of care.

CHARLTON BROWN facilitates practical placements and experience for all students within a residential or community care facility.

Diploma of Community Welfare Work

CHC50702 (CRICOS 066168G)

CHARLTON BROWN students are placed in work-based placement as a major part of the course. Through this practical placement they have hands-on interaction with people and learn the role of a welfare officer and how to work as part of a team and working with clients of varying needs.

Subjects in the course teach skills including:

• Meet statutory and organisational information requirements;
• Undertake research activities;
• Develop and implement policy.

Employment Opportunities:

• Community Development Officer;
• Local Area Co-ordinator;
• Welfare Worker;
• Program Manager;
• Early Intervention Co-ordinator

Rachel, New South Wales, Australia

Because of CHARLTON BROWN I have had the chance to travel to different parts of Australia doing what I love best.

I have been able to live a life long dream of working in rural and remote areas and helping children and families who are too isolated to go to child care or school.  The courses CHARLTON BROWN offer are realistic and prepare you for real life situations.

The teachers become a huge part of your life and so many times I hear their voices in my head when I am out working.

They are supportive and always willing to help and assist you.

But I discovered a great team that can give anything to help you at any time.

I love CHARLTON BROWN for what it is and for what if offered me.

College in Brisbane

CHARLTON BROWN College offers 11 vocational education and training
qualifications in the community services sector in Australia.

Students can enroll in a single course, or package together a selection of
qualifications ranging from Certificate II to Advanced Diploma in child
care, aged care, disability care and community services management.

Study programs vary in duration from 12 weeks up to 24 months, during which time students are required to undertake practical on the job work placement as part of their training.

CHARLTON BROWN has strong industry links which enable students to access paid work (up to 20 hours per week) in their chosen industry as well as enhance their study and work experience in Australia.

International students wishing to enroll at CHARLTON BROWN must meet the
following entry requirements:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent) for Certificate level courses
• IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) for Diploma and Advanced Diploma level
  courses
• CHARLTON BROWN Graduates posses a variety of skills, knowledge and industry networks which enable them to pursue a career in community services both in Australia and overseas.

Upon completion of their study program, graduates can continue into paid
employment or progress to tertiary education.