Training Handbook

CHC50302
Diploma of Children’s Services

This qualification covers workers who are responsible for developing and evaluating the program. Workers at this level have responsibility for the supervision of other staff and volunteers and in most States it is the highest qualification required at director or service manager level.

Workers at this level are required to have an understanding of Indigenous culture and history and to work with local communities in the provision of services.

Occupational names include:

Child Care Worker - Qualified
Team Leader
Group Leader
Program Leader
Service Manager
Service Director
Special Needs Inclusion Worker

Prerequisite.

Certificate 3 in Children’s Services or equivalent are prerequisites to this qualification.

Packaging Rules

20 units must be selected for this qualification including:
- 13 compulsory units
- 7 elective units

Compulsory

CHCCHILD2C Support the rights and safety of children within duty of care requirements

CHCCN11C Establish, manage and monitor the implementation of a safe and healthy environment

CHCCN8B Plan care routines

CHCFC2C Foster and enhance children’s development

CHCFC3C Foster and enhance children’s social, emotional and psychological development

CHCFC5C Foster and enhance children’s cognitive and language development

CHCIC10C Establish and implement plans for developing responsible behaviour

CHCIC12C Plan the inclusion of children with additional needs

CHCOHS501A Manage workplace OHS management system

CHCPR10C Design, implement and evaluate programs of the service

CHCPR2C Arrange/organise experiences which facilitate and enhance children’s development

CHCPR9C Document, interpret and use information about children

CHCRF11B Work in partnership with families to care for the child

Electives

Elective units must be selected from the units listed below, from other Community Services Training Package units available Diploma or higher levels, or from other relevant National Training Package units available at Diploma level.

The following three units may be compulsory in some jurisdictions:

CHCFC6C Provide experiences which facilitate children’s expressive development

CHCFC7C Use music as a medium to enhance children’s experience and development

CHCFC8A Provide experience which enhance children’s development and learning

Other units:

CHCCN3C Prepare nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner

CHCIC11B Implement and promote inclusive policies and practices

CHCORG11B Lead and develop others

CHCORG5B Maintain an effective work environment

CHCPR14B Observe children and interpret observations

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