Diploma of Children's Services
Course Code: BSB30201

The Diploma of Children's Services is for those intending to or already wokring in the child care sector. Once successfully completed this course will enable you to:

• Work as a level III Child Care worker
• Room leader at a Centre
• For those intending to gain an accredited qualification
• Provides a pathway to early childhood studies at University

Or work in the following areas:

• Long Day Care
• Occasional Care
• Out-of-school hours care
• Family day care, sessional services
• Adjunct care
• Assist in pre-school/kindergartens
• Neighbourhood houses
• Australian migrant education program services
• Mobile services and other specialised services

Whilst the bulk of this course is face to face training, it is expected that students will also do research and study outside class for assignments and essays.

13 Compulsory Units

Nominal Hours

CHCCHILD2C	Rights and safety of children/duty of care	50
CHCCN11C	Implementation of safe and healthy environment	40
CHCCN8B	Plan care routines	70
CHCFC2C	Foster and enhance children's development	40
CHCFC3C	Children's social emotional and psychological development	100
CHCFC5C	Children's cognitive and language development	100
CHCIC10C	Plan's for developing responsible behaviour	40
CHCIC12C	Inclusion of children with additional needs	40
CHCOHS501A	Manage workplace OH&S management systems	40
CHCPR10C	Design, implement and evaluate programs of the service	170
CHCPR2C	Facilitate and enhance children's development	80
CHCPR9C	Document, interpret and use information about children	70
CHCRF11B	Partnership with families to care for children	70

7 Elective Units

Nominal Hours

CHCCS405A	Culturally diverse clients and co-workers	30
CHCFC6C	Facilitate children's expressive development	60
CHCFC7C	Music as a medium to enhance children's development	40
CHCFC8C	Enhance children's development and learning	60
CHCIC11B	Inclusive policies and practices	40
CHCPR14B	Observe children and interpret observations	40
CHCQM601A	Manage an accreditation process	60

The following requirements are aatached to successful completion of this course:

• A workplacement component, organised with local Child Care service providers
• First Aid Level II
• Current working with children check/Police Check

Enrolment:
The Information Session forms the initial stage of the enrolment process, providing an opportunity for prospective students to come along and meet some of the tutors as well as finding out more about the course, prior to enrolment. A student induction kit will be circulated to those who choose to enrol at this stage.

Fees:
Total fees in 2009 for the Diploma of Children's Services are:
• $TBA (Tuition fee) plus $120.00 (Amenities fee)


Tutors:
ECEC has a bank of highly qualified industry tutors with a high standard of training education and recent or current industry experience in the Child Care sector.

Delivery:
Training is delivered in the class environment, on a part time basis. However, students must allow for a substantial amount of time outside class hours to complete assignments and work-based projects.
Who is this course for?
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• General administration staff seeking to formally upgrade their office skills.
• Those seeking to retrain in a new area with a view to gaining employment.
• Provides a pathway to articulate into Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in the Business Services