Course 3295
CRICOS Code 048205B
National Code CHC50302 | Duration | | | 2 years full time | | Tuition fee
A$ 21,420 per course Description
This course is for people who want to work as qualified child care workers in centre-based and family day care. You will develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes relevant to meet the Intellectual language, physical, social and emotional needs of children in centre-based and family care. You will also learn about ethical work practices and the legal requirements of the child care industry. Intending students should note that if they have a criminal record involving violence or abuse, there may be limitations to their practical and workplace activities and opportunities, and to their career options, in areas involving contact with vulnerable people. Students may be required to undertake a criminal records check or a Working with Children Check. Career Opportunities
Qualified child care worker, team leader, group leader, program leader, service manager, service director or special needs inclusive worker Entry Requirements - Year 12 or equivalent or qualify for mature-age entry
- IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 197 or equivalent
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 230 or equivalent for diploma-to-degree courses (DIMIA 573 visa requirement)
Exit Points
Depending on your choice of electives, you may be eligible to exit with CHC30402 Certificate III in Children's Services (3294). Course Structure
To receive the Diploma of Children's Services students must complete 30 core units and a wide range of elective modules. Core Units - Professional experience I
- Professional experience II
- Professional experience III
- Professional experience IV
- Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm
- Support the rights and safety of children within duty of care requirements
- Establish, manage and monitor the implementation of a safe and healthy environment
- Ensure children's health and safety
- Care for children
- Respond to illness accidents and emergencies
- Care for babies
- Plan care routines
- Work within a legal and ethical framework
- Support the development of children in the service
- Foster and enhance children's development
- Foster and enhance children's social, emotional and psychological development
- Foster and enhance children's cognitive and language development
- Establish and implement plans for developing responsible behaviour
- Plan for the inclusion of children with additional needs
- Interact effectively with children
- Participate in workplace safety procedures
- Manage workplace OHS management system
- Participate in the work environment
- Design, implement and evaluate programs of the service
- Deliver services/activities to stimulate children's development and enhance their leisure
- Arrange/organise experiences which facilitate and enhance children's development
- Develop an understanding of children's interests and developmental needs
- Document, interpret and use information about children
- Work in partnership with families to care for the child
- Apply basic First Aid
Elective Units
The full range of elective units is listed below. Elective units actually offered may vary between each semester and campus, and will depend on a number of considerations including the packaging rules for the qualification and demand for the unit. - Senior first aid
- AQF level 5 imported elective unit
- AQF level 6 imported elective unit
- Learner orientation- children's services
- Manage innovation and continuous improvement
- Manage risk
- Manage the organisation's finances, accounts and resources
- Manage home based care administration requirements
- Conduct investigation
- Advocate for the rights and needs of children and young people
- Prepare nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner
- Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
- Provide experiences which facilitate children's expressive development
- Use music as a medium to enhance children's experience and development
- Provide experiences which enhance children's development and learning
| - Implement and promote inclusive policies and practices
- Meet statutory and organisational information requirements
- Meet information needs of the community
- Evaluate and improve workplace OHS management system
- Lead and develop others
- Lead and develop others
- Manage a service organisation
- Promote and represent the service
- Reflect and improve upon professional practice
- Maintain an effective work environment
- Co-ordinate the work environment
- Contribute to policy development
- Undertake research activities
- Observe children and interpret observations
- Manage an accreditation process
- Work effectively with families in caring for their child
- Plan for education and employment
- Follow workplace hygiene procedures
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