Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education and care)

Children’s Services – Elearning

Diploma of Children’s Services

Course info

The Childcare Industry has changed their legislation effective 01st January, 2012 and as such all Childcare Workers are required to hold as a minimum the Certificate III (or currently be enrolled) and all Group Leaders must hold the Diploma in Children’s Services (or currently enrolled).

This qualification covers workers in children’s services who are responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in 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
•  In most states it is the highest qualification required at director or service manager level for children’s service centre-based care.

Job Roles:

•  Director
•  Group/team coordinator/leader
•  Centre Manager
•  Supervisor
•  Child Care Worker
•  Child Development Worker

Delivery mode

This course is delivered online or via workbooks.
Unlimited Trainer Support by a professional still in the childcare industry.

What will you achieve from this course?

Units/Modules covered:

18 Units of Study

13 Core Units

•  CHCCN511A Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
•  CHCIC501A Manage children’s services workplace practice to address regulations and quality assurance
•  CHCORG506A Co-ordinate the work environment
•  CHCRF511A Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children
•  CHCPR509A Gather, interpret and use information about children
•  CHCPR510A Design, implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children
•  CHCPR502D Organise experiences to facilitate and enhance children’s development
•  CHCFC504A Support emotional and psychological development in early childhood
•  CHCFC505A Foster cognitive development in early childhood
•  CHCFC503A Foster social development in early childhood
•  CHCFC502A Foster physical development in early childhood
•  CHCFC506A Foster children’s language and communication development
•  HLTOHS400A Maintain OHS processes

•  CHCFC508A Foster children’s aesthetic and creative development
•  CHCFC507B Use Music to enhance children's experience and development
•  CHCIC510A Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
•  CHCIC512A Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs
•  CHCIC511A Implement and promote inclusive policies and practices in children’s services

Assessment

Assessment is comprised of written tasks, practical demonstrations and 3rd party observations.

How to gain your qualification faster

Recognition of Prior learning (RPL) is “the acknowledgement of the skills and knowledge” that you have gained through previous studies, work and life experiences. If RPL is granted, this will mean that you will not have to complete the study or assessments for a unit or units of competency.

How long does the course take?

You, the student, are completely in control of your own learning schedule. Learning online allows you the freedom to study at home, during your lunch break or from anywhere in the world.

Work Load | Full time: 12 hours per week | Part time: 6 hours per week

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