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(Early Childhood Education and Care) (CHC50908)

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Children’s Services Diploma Course Overview

Following on from the Certificate III in Children’s Services, the Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care) is the next step in professional development for students seeking a fulfilling career in the childcare industry.

Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care) provides students with an in-depth understanding of children and how to engage with them in a group care environment. At the Diploma level the course focus shifts to learning about daily, weekly and long term programming.

The Diploma of Children’s Services is an 18 month course full-time, and comprises of both in-class learning and practical experience. Essential knowledge will be assessed through written work and essential skills will be assessed through the industry placement. Students are required to complete 128 hours of practical placement in the first year, and 240 hours in the second year. As a part of the course students will learn how to plan experiences for children of differing ages and abilities and how to include children with additional needs.

Upon completion of this course students are eligible to gain employment as an Authorised supervisor (Children’s Services), Children’s Services Coordinator, Centre Manager, Director or Group Leader in a Childcare Centre, Child Development Worker, or as a Children’s Service Director/Manager. Students wishing to continue their studies have the option of continuing onto the Advanced Diploma level, or diversifying into another area such as Out of School Hours Care, Aged Care, Disability or Welfare. Further to this, students may also be able to continue their studies in Early Childhood at a university level through our articulation pathways.

Children’s Services Diploma Course Structure

Qualification Pre-requisites

Certificate III in Children’s Services (CHCCHILD401A, CHCCN301A, CHCCN302A, CHCCN303A, CHCCN305A, CHCCS400A,

CHCFC301A, CHCIC301D, CHCPR301A, CHCPR303D, HLTFA301B, HLTOHS300A).

 

Qualification Requirements

Compulsory

13 units

Elective

5 units

Total

18 units

 

Compulsory Units

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

 

Electives

CHCIC511A Implement and promote inclusive policies and practices in children’s services

HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

CHCORG506C Coordinate the work environment

CHCFC507C Use music to enhance children’s experience and development

CHCFC508A Foster children’s aesthetic and creative development