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

Content

This course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required of competent childcare workers in all sectors and specialisations of childcare. The curriculum framework is informed by a philosophy that values high quality childcare and recognises the work as being challenging and responsible and requiring approaches which are developmental and creative. This qualification covers workers who are responsible for developing and evaluating programs. Workers at this level have responsibility for the supervision of other staff and volunteers and in some States it is the highest qualification required at director or service manager level.

Vocational outcomes for graduates of this qualification may include:

• Assistant in a kindergarten and community preschool
• Group leader in a long day care centre, occasional care centre, outside school hours care centre
• Family day care coordinator
• Family day carer
• Primary teacher aide

Entry Requirements
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Compulsory Units (13)

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 (5)
TLC has pre-selected the following electives to ensure graduates gain diverse experience relevant to childcare settings:

CHCIC511A	Implement and Promote Inclusive Policies and Practices in Children’s Services
CHCFC507A	Use Music to Enhance Children’s Experience and Development
CHCFC508A	Foster Children’s Aesthetic and Creative Development
CHCPR614C	Observe Children and Interpret Observations
HLTOHS400A	Maintain OHS processes