Advanced Diploma of Children's Services

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This qualification covers those workers who may operate at an advanced skills level to provide specialist services, act as a resource for other workers, provide practice supervision of staff (including volunteers), work intensely with clients, and who work with clients with complex needs.

Vocational outcomes for graduates of this qualification may include:

• Centre Director
• Service Director

Entry Requirements
To gain entry candidates must be recognised as competent through a recognised training program or recognition process against CHC50908 Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education & Care).

Compulsory Units (7)

BSBMGT608B	Manage innovation and continuous improvement
CHCCS502A	Maintain legal and ethical work practices
CHCCS604A	Manage the delivery of quality services to clients
CHCORG611A	Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace
CHCORG620C	Promote and represent the service
CHCORG624C	Provide leadership in community services delivery
CHCORG627B	Provide mentoring support to colleagues

Elective Units (4)
TLC has pre-selected the following electives to ensure graduates gain diverse experience relevant to childcare settings:

Option 1

CHCORG428A	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCORG607C	Manage workplace issues
CHCRF621C	Promote equity in access to the service
CHCNET404A	Facilitate links with other services
TAADEL301C	Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills
TAADEL402B	Facilitate group-based learning

** This option is designed for those candidates wishing to obtain some credit towards the Cert IV in Training and Assessment TAA40104

Option 2

CHCORG428A	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCORG607C	Manage workplace issues
CHCRF621C	Promote equity in access to the service
CHCNET404A	Facilitate links with other services
CHCCN520C	Advocate for the rights and needs of children and young people
CHCCS414A	Provide education and support on parenting, health and well being