Specialised Training

Click here to return to the course listing

Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)
 
This Qualification covers workers in Children's services who are responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services, in a ccordance with licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirments. At this level, workers have responsibility for supervision of other staff and volunteers and in most states, it is the highest qualification required at Director or service manager level for children's services centre-based care.
 
Units of competency
Pre-requisite
CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCCN301A Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCCN302A Provide care for children
CHCCN303A Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food for safe and hygienic manner
CHCCS400A Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCFC301A Support the development of children
CHCIC301D Interact effectively with children
CHCPR301A Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCPR303D Develop understanding of children's interests and developmental needs
CHCPR303D Develop understanding of children's interests and developmental needs
HLTFA301B Apply First Aid
HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS Processes
CHCCN305A Provde care for babies
Compulsory
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 physical 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
CHCPR501A Design, implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children
CHCRF511A Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children
CHCORG506C Coordinate the work environment
Elective
CHCCN520C Advocate for the rights and needs of children and young people
CHCFAM503B Work with a child focused approach
CHCPR515A Develop and implement a program to support sustainable practice
CHCIC511A Implement and promote inclusive policies and practices in children's services