Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care) (CHC50908)
Introduction
This is a nationally recognised qualification designed to give candidates both the theoretical and hands on skills to work as competent, caring and professional child care workers.
The course covers caring for children and their families, work place health and safety, programming for and interacting with children, and the work environment.
Job Role/Opportunities >
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors, possible job titles in this qualification are:
- Authorised supervisor (children’s services) • Children’s services coordinator
- Centre manager (children’s services) • Director (children’s services)
- Child care worker • Group/team coordinator/leader(children’s services)
- Children’s adviser • Program leader (children’s services)
- Children’s service director / manager • Child development worker
Entry Requirements >
To gain entry into CHC50908 Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care) candidates must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process in 12 pre-requisites units including a current first aid certificate (HLTFA301B Apply First Aid).
Course Requirements >
To achieve a Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care) a total of (18) units of competency must be completed (13 core units and 5 electives).
Course Structure >
(Core units only, electives apon request)
| Code |
Title |
Core/Elective |
| CHCCN511A |
Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
Core |
| CHCFC502A |
Foster physical development in early childhood |
Core |
| CHCFC503A |
Foster social development in early childhood |
Core |
| CHCFC504A |
Support emotional and psychological development in early childhood |
Core |
| CHCFC505A |
Foster cognitive development in early childhood |
Core |
| CHCFC506A |
Foster children’s language and communication development |
Core |
| CHCIC501A |
Manage children’s services workplace practice to address regulations and quality assurance |
Core |
| CHCIC510A |
Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour |
Core |
| CHCIC512A |
Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs |
Core |
| CHCPR502D |
Organise experiences to facilitate and enhance children’s development |
Core |
| CHCPR509A |
Gather, interpret and use information about children |
Core |
| CHCPR510A |
Design, implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children |
Core |
| CHCRF511A |
Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children |
Core |
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Pathways >
This qualification may provide an appropriate pathway into higher level qualifications at the Advanced Diploma level. Alternatively there are pathways into Bachelor programs at Charles Sturt University, please contact us for further information.
