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Diploma of Children's Services

This course is designed to prepare workers to be responsible for the planning and implementation of quality programs for children to best meet their developmental needs.

Duration

80 weeks
Work based training: 210 hours

Locations

Melbourne

Start Dates

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Course Structure

Stage 1

Unit CodeUnit of Competency
CHCPR509A Gather, interpret and use information about children
CHCFC504A Support emotional and psychological development in early childhood
   

Stage 2

Unit CodeUnit of Competency
CHCFC506A Foster children’s language and communication development
CHCCN511A Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
   

Stage 3

Unit CodeUnit of Competency
CHCIC501A Manage children’s services workplace practice to address regulations and quality assurance
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
   

Stage 4

Unit CodeUnit of Competency
CHCFC508A Foster children’s aesthetic and creative development
CHCIC511A Implement and promote inclusive policies and practices in children’s services
 CHCFC502A Foster physical development in early childhood
   

Stage 5

Unit CodeUnit of Competency
CHCFC505A Foster cognitive development in early childhood
CHCFC507A Use music to enhance children’s experience and development
   

Stage 6

Unit CodeUnit of Competency
CHCFC503A Foster social development in early childhood
CHCIC510A Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
 CHCIC512A Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs
   

Stage 7

Unit CodeUnit of Competency
CHCCN520C Advocate for the rights and needs of children and young people
CHCPR502D Organise experiences to facilitate and enhance children’s development
   

Stage 8

Unit CodeUnit of Competency
CHCPR510A Design, implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children
CHCRF511A Work in partnership with families to provide  appropriate care for children
   


Delivery and Assessment

The delivery and assessment of this course complies with the requirements of the CHC50908 Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care). Clients selecting this course will be required to undertake assessment of acquired skills in both the Institutional setting and within a commercial, community, or business scope.

Resources and Prescribed

Text
Book list will be issued during Orientation.

Fees and Funding

Carrick Institute of Education is a registered provider for VET FEE-HELP. If you are an Australian citizen or Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder, you may be eligible for Commonwealth assistance through VET FEE-HELP.
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Students located in Victoria may be eligible to have this qualification subsidised by
the State Government via  Skills Victoria
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For the Fee for Service price, please contact Carrick  study@carrick.edu.au

The costs of text books, kits and materials are the responsibility of students and range from $0 - $1,000.

Information on booklists, kits and materials are issued by request or during Orientation.