Diploma of Children's Services

The future for the childcare industry in Australia remains bright. Demand is strong and expected to grow over the coming five years.

About this Qualification

The Diploma of Childrens Services relates to workers who are responsible for developing and evaluating childrens services programs. Workers at this level have responsibility for the supervision of other staff and volunteers, and in most Australian states it is the highest qualification required at director or service manager level.

We offer training with the most up to date information incorporating the new Early Years Learning Framework that is guiding the way programming and planning is developing and moving ahead and also the new National Quality Framework that has brought about long awaited changes to the professionalism of the industry with minimum qualifications being a requirement for intended early childhood educators. Our training will keep you ahead of the recent exciting changes in the Children’s Services Industry.

What you will Learn

This course will give you the skills and knowledge to design and implement engaging programs for infants, pre-schoolers and school-age children. Learn all about childrens’ social, emotional and psychological development, planning care routines and handle all aspects of administration in a childcare environment. You will also learn how to provide children with a safe and healthy environment and work with children who have additional needs.

Your Career

This Diploma offers a useful and practical qualification enabling you to become (or be more effective as a):
• Child care worker - qualified
• Team, group or program leader
• Service manager
• Service director
• Additional needs inclusion worker

Units of Competency

The Diploma of Childrens Services requires 13 units of competency:

Core 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

Elective Units

Recommended for people working in Centre Based Care
CHCPR614C Observe children and interpret observations
CHCFC507A Use music to enhance children’s experience and development
CHCFC508A Foster children’s aesthetic and creative development
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCORG506C Coordinate the work environment

Recommended for people working in Family Day Care
CHCINF407C Meet information needs of the community
CHCORG611A Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCIC511A Implement and promote inclusive policies and practices in children’s services
CHCORG506C Coordinate the work environment

Duration

9 to 12 months

Cost

$375* (Training delivered across Victoria with Victorian State & Commonwealth Government funding. People with disabilities encouraged to apply for training)

Pre-requisites

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 the following units of competency:
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 in a safe and hygienic manner
CHCCN305A Provide care for babies
CHCCS400A Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCFC301A Support the development of children
CHCIC301D Interact effectively with children
CHCPR303D Develop understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs
CHCPR301A Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning

HLTFA301C Apply first aid
HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes