Diploma of Children's Services - CHC50908
Course duration
The course will be conducted 2 days a week, 9am to 4pm, over 52 weeks
Course outcomes
This qualification covers workers in children’s services who are responsible for planning, implementing and managing early childhood services, in accordance with licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirements. At this level workers have responsibility for supervision of other staff and volunteers
Possible job titles include authorised supervisor (children’s services), children’s services coordinator, Centre manager (children’s services), group/team coordinator/leader (children’s services), program leader (children’s services), and child care worker. Licensing/regulatory requirements may apply when seeking employment in any of the above positions.
Work Placement
This course requires that some of the learning and assessment occurs in the workplace. The work placement of 100 hours for the duration of the course will be organised by the College.
A Prohibited Employment Declaration must be signed by students in courses where contact will be made with children and young people. In some cases you may be required to undertake a criminal records check or a Working with Children Check
Prerequisite requirements
The entry requirement for this qualification is completion of the 11 core units from CHC30708 Certificate III in Children’s Services plus CHCCN305A Provide care for babies. Candidates must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process.
Pathways from the qualification
Graduates from the CHC50908 Diploma of Children’s Services may apply for advanced standing at universities offering early childhood courses.
Modules
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| Number | Competency | |
| 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 pyschological 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 coopoerative behaviour | |
| CHCIS512A | 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 | |
| CHCPR511A | Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children | |
| CHCORG506C | Coordinate the work environment | |
| CHCFC508A | Foster children's aesthetic and creative development | |
| CHCIC511A | Implement and promote inclusive policies and practices in children's services | |
| CHCPR614C | Observe children and interpret observations | |
| HLTHIR403B | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | |
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