Diploma Of Children’s Services / Early Childhood Education and Care

National Qualification Code: CHC50908
CRICOS Course Code: 071170E
CRICOS Course Duration: 52 Weeks
Delivery weeks: 40 Weeks

Course Aims

The qualification enables children’s services workers to operate at a qualified level in early childhood education and care, and graded assessment will assist with entry into early childhood degree courses. The qualification relates to 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.

Career Opportunities

Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50908) graduates are eligible to work as a Child Care Worker, Team Leader, Authorized Supervisor, Children’s Advisor, Children’s Services Co-ordinator, Group Leader, and Child care trainer.

Graduates of the Diploma of Children’s Services may study further to gain higher qualifications in Children’s Services.

Work Placement

Satisfactory completion of at least 290 hrs of work placement is mandatory for the successful completion of the course. Students will be placed in Childcare centers at the end of Term 1. Where possible, the work placement will be designed in such a way that students will be able to complete (their all or majority) 290 hrs during the college term breaks. Students will continue to work at the centre in reduced hours to complete their remaining hours during the terms as well until they complete the majority of their required 290 hours of work experience.

AICL organizes work placement for student at Childcare centers. The work placement will be unpaid and the daily working hours will be negotiated between students and the center.

AICL trainer/assessor will visit each center in regular basis during the work placement to assess student performance/progress as part of assessment of the practical components of the course. An AICL work placement logbook will be used to record the student progress. AICL Work placement logbook has a separate section for each competency where both work placement supervisor and the AICL trainer/assessor are to record their comments about student’s performance progress at the work placement.

Students must use AICL’s work placement attendance sheet and get initials from his/her work placement supervisor every day.

AICL will pay necessary costs relating to insurance cover for the work placement.

Teaching Methods

Delivery of this program has a focus on the development of professional knowledge and workplace skills. This course is designed for the concurrent development of theoretical knowledge and practical work skills. Students will be undertaking lectures and practical tutorials. The combination of knowledge and skills development undertaken concurrently provides for future competent performance in the workplace.

This course also includes 290 hours of compulsory work placement. AICL will place the entire students at various childcare centers.

Enrolment And Tuition Fees

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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements: To gain entry into CHC50908 Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care) candidates must demonstrate competence through a recognized training program or recognition process, in the following 12 units of competency. The following 12 units are covered in CHC30708 Certificate III in Children’s Services.

Completion of Certificate III in Children’s Services or equivalent and overall IELTS score of 5.5 or any other equivalent English language proficiently level is required to enroll in this course.

Prerequiste units(12 units)

Identify and respond to children and young people a risk	CHCCHILD401A
Ensure health and safety of children	CHCCN301A
Provide care for children	CHCCN302C
Contribute to the provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner	CHCCN303A
Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework	CHCCS400A
Support the development of children	CHCFC301A
Interact effectively with children	CHCIC301D
Apply first aid	HLTA301B
Contribute to the OHS processes	HLTOHS300A
Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning	CHCPR301A
Develop understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs	CHCPR303D
Provide care for babies	CHCCN305A

Qualification Structure

To attain Diploma of Children’s Services 18 units must be achieved. (13 core units plus 5 electives units))

Core units

Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children	CHCCN511A
Foster physical development in early childhood	CHCFC502A
Foster social development in early childhood	CHCFC503A
Support emotional and psychological development in early childhood	CHCFC504A
Foster cognitive development in early childhood	CHCFC505A
Foster children's language and communication development	CHCFC506A
Manage children's services workplace practice to address regulations and quality assurance	CHCIC501A
Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behavior	CHCIC510A
Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs	CHCIC512A
Organize experiences to faciltate and enhance children's development	CHCPR502D
Gather, interpret and use information about children	CHCPR509A
Design, implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children	CHCPR510A
Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children	CHCRF511A

Elective units

Advocate for the rights and needs of children and young people	CHCCN502C
Implement and promote inclusive policeies and practices in children's services	CHCIC511A
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers	HLTHIR403B
Use music to enhance children's Expeirence and development	CHCPR614C

Assessment Methods

The emphasis of assessment is on collection of evidence, holistic assessment against the module purpose and trainer/assessor judgment. The focus is on the integration of areas of theoretical knowledge, practical skills and right work attitudes.
The following assessment methods will be used:

• Written exams
• Assignments
• Portfolios
• Direct observation of the performance during the practicum
• Third party report from the workplace supervisor during the practicum

Normal learning and assessment will take place in an integrated classroom and real workplace environment.

Intake Dates For Year 2013 And 2014

Exit Point / Award: Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care) (CHC50908)
Duration: 52 weeks including holidays
Delivery Location: Australian Institute of Commerce & Language Level 8 and 9, 815 George St. Sydney NSW
Support Services: Refer to College Brochure and website

Year 2013

Term	Start Date	End Date	Weeks	Session /Break
1	28 January	06 April	10	Session
	07 April	21 April	2	Break
2	22 April	29 June	10	Session
	30 June	14 July	2	Break
3	15 July	21 September	10	Session
	22 September	06 October	2	Break
4	07 October	14 December	10	Session
	15 December	26 January	6	Break

Week 1 of each term is orientation week; there will be no course delivery in week 1