Diploma of Children’s Services
(Early Childhood Education and Care)
CHC50908

Overview

If you enjoy being with children, and possess patience, understanding and a willingness to take responsibility for your actions, this is the course for you. This course will give you the skills and knowledge to design and implement engaging programs for infants, pre-schoolers and school-age children.

The 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
Work/Job titles may include: Child care Room-Leader/Supervisor Playgroup supervisor Family day care worker *Outside school hours care Centre Manager/Director Children’s Advisor Nanny Mobile Qualified
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised qualification – CHC50908 Diploma in Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care). 

Study Mode

1. Classroom attendance – one day per week for 38 weeks, 225 hours practical placement.
2. Flexible Delivery – between 12 & 24 months.
18 units must be selected for this nationally recognised qualification 13 compulsory units 5 elective units

Class dates, time and venues:

Frankston & Mornington

Applicants will be required to wear uniform top and name tag (provided by NIET) and their attire should follow the dress code of the facility on practical placement days. Applicants will also be required to abide by the code of practice of the facility; this will be discussed with applicants upon registration (minimum 3 hour shifts).

Pre-Requisite

All participants must have completed the Certificate III in Children’s Services CHC30708. Participants who have completed CHC30702 will be required to complete an RPL process. 

Assessment methods

Consist of written materials, workplace observation, reports and in class demonstration 

Course Details

This certificate will provide great opportunities for employment within the Children’s Services sector. With high demand for support on the Peninsula, this qualification is fully accredited and mandatory to work within the Industry.

Participants have one (1) month from completion date of the course to submit their final assessments- after this time re-enrolment is required and an additional cost of $750.00 is payable. 

Literacy and Numeracy Requirements

Students will need to: Write effective assignments Be committed to learning Have a genuine respect for all people, including yourself

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment Prospects

On successful completion of this program your will receive Diploma in Children’s Services which may lead to work in a broad range of employment opportunities including long and short day care centres, kindergartens and nanny services.

CHC50908 – DIPLOMA in CHILDREN’S SERVICES

Units delivered in this course are:
1. Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children CHCCN511A)
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required for a worker to establish, manage and monitor the implementation of a safe and healthy environment when working with children
2. Foster physical development in early childhood (CHCFC502A)
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to plan and provide experiences to enhance children’s physical development
3. Foster social development in early childhood (CHCFC503A)
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to foster the social development of children and to promote their ethical understanding
4. Support emotional and psychological development in early childhood (CHCFC504A)
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to support the emotional and psychological development of children and to promote their ethical understanding.
5. Foster cognitive development in early childhood (CHCFC505A)
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to foster and enhance cognitive development of children
6. Foster children’s language and communication development (CHCFC506A)
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to foster and enhance language and communication development of children.
7. Manage children’s services workplace practice to address regulations and quality assurance (CHCIC501A)
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to facilitate the evaluation of an organisation involved in delivery of children’s services through a quality assurance process and to manage regulatory compliance
8. Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour (CHCPR510A)
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to establish, monitor and implement both individual and group plans for behaviour modification
9. Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs (CHCIC512A)
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required for workers who provide care for a range of children to identify children with additional needs and work with relevant others to plan and implement inclusion strategies that meet identified needs.
10. Organise experiences to facilitate and enhance children’s development (CHCPR502E)
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to plan to define activities, environment and resources that are developmentally appropriate to enhance children’s leisure and play
11. Gather, interpret and use information about children (CHCPR509A)
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to collect high quality information on children to assist in program planning
12. Design, implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children (CHCPR510B)
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to design, implement and evaluate programs and individual care routines to foster and enhance the development of children
13. Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children (CHCRF511A)
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work in partnership with families to care for the child
14. Coordinate the work environment (CHCORG506D)
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required for workers who provide care for a range of children to identify children with additional needs and work with relevant others to plan and implement inclusion strategies that meet identified needs
15. Use music to enhance children's experience and development (CHCFC507A)
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required as an essential part of the programming and delivery of child care services to provide essential developmental experiences in music and movement
16. Foster children’s aesthetic and creative development (CHCFC508A)
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to develop and deliver programs that promote children’s creative skills and aesthetic development
17. Implement and promote inclusive policies and practices in children’s services (CHCIC511A)
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required for workers to implement and promote inclusive policies and practices in children’s services work
18. Maintain OHS processes (HLTOHS401A)
This unit specifies the workplace performance required by an employee with supervisory responsibilities, to maintain organisation OHS processes