CHC50908 - Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education and care)
The Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education and care) covers workers in children's services responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services (0-5 years) in accordance with licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirements. Workers have responsibility for supervision of other staff and volunteers. Additional training required to work across 0-12 years of age.
The Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education and care) covers workers who are responsible for developing and evaluating the program. Workers at this level have responsibility for the supervision of other staff and volunteers and in most States it is the highest qualification required at director or service manager level. Workers at this level are required to have an understanding of Indigenous culture and history and to work with local communities. This qualification provides an educational program focusing on the knowledge, attitudes and skills required by a person working with children and their families.
Entry Requirements
To gain entry into Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care) students need to have:
- Completed year 12 with sound achievement in Board English or high achievement in English Communication
- OR
- Mature Age - where education, work and life experiences are indicative of likely success in the qualification
Students must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following units of competency from the Certificate III in Children's Services:
- 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
- CHCPR301A Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
- CHCPR303D Develop understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs
- HLTFA301B Apply first aid
- HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes
Note: In order to gain paid employment within a Child Care service students must be 17 years of age or over
Language, Literacy and Numeracy
ABRA QLD supports all learners by profiling their individual language, literacy and numeracy skills prior to commencement and throughout the training and assessment process.
Qualification Requirements
To achieve a Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education and care), students must complete eighteen units for this qualification, comprising:
- Thirteen Core Units
- Five Elective Units
Unit of Competency
| Code |
Unit 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 |
| CHCFC301A |
Support the development of children |
| CHCPR301A |
Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning |
| CHCPR303D |
Develop understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs |
| CHCIC511A |
Implement and promote inclusive policies and practices in children’s services |
| CHCORG506C |
Coordinate the work environment |
Assessment
The experienced ABRA QLD Training Team adopts a supportive, flexible and holistic approach in assessing competence against the units for each of the qualifications on our scope. All learners with ABRA QLD are offered the opportunity for recognition of pre-existing skills, knowledge and experience (RPL) towards their qualification upon enrolment.
Our assessment strategies cover a range of methods that may include written question and answers, reports, group activities, practical work, observation and discussion. Some courses require successful completion of a Vocational Placement as part of the assessment process.
Cost
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Career Possibilities
- Authorised Supervisor
- Centre Manager
- Child care worker
- Program leader
- Child development worker
- Child Care Centres (Group leader level)
- Occasional Care (Group leader level)
- Family Day Care
- Kindergarten and Pre School - Assistant level
- Home Based Care
