We are currently bringing this qualification onto our scope of registration and anticipate delivery will commence in 2010.
Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education and care) provides a qualification for people wishing to access senior positions within the Children's Services sector.
Career Opportunities:
- Authorised supervisor (children's services)
- Centre manager
- Child care worker
- Children's adviser
- Program leader
- Child development worker
- Children's service director/manager
- Group/team coordinator/leader
Pre-requisites:
Candidates must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following units of competency:
CHCCHILD401A, CHCCN301A, CHCCM302A, CHCCN303A, CHCCN305A, CHCCS400A, CHCFC3001A, CHCIC301D, CHCPR301A, CHCPR303D, HLTFA301B, HLTOHS300A.
Candidates must have current employment in an accredited children's services centre. Basic computer skills are also required.
Delivery Method:
Flexible & classroom delivery - TBC
Units Delivered:
- HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
- CHCINF407C Meet information needs of the community
- CHCPR614C Observe children and interpret observations
- CHCFC508A Foster children's aesthetic and creative development
- CHCORG611A Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace
- CHCCN511A Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
- CHCFC502A Foster physical development in early childhood
- CHCFC503A Foster social development in early childhood.
- CHCFC504A Support emotional and psychological development in early childhood
- CHCFC505A Foster cognitive development in early childhood
- CHCFC506A Foster children's language and communication development
- CHCIC501A Manage children's services workplace practice to address regulations and quality assurance
- CHCIC510A Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
- CHCIC512A Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs
- CHCPR502D Organise experiences to facilitate and enhance children's development
- CHCPR509A Gather, interpret and use information about children
- CHCPR510A Design, implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children
- CHCRF511A Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children
Fee Structure:
State Government Funding may be available to assist with fees for this course.
Call (03) 9761 2156 or send an online enquiry here.
Next Intake:
To be advised
