Advanced Diploma in Children's Services - SELMAR

This program is aimed at those who have already achieved the diploma of children’s services and wish to develop their leadership and management skills within the childcare industry

During the course you will: -

•         Develop your leadership and management skills
•         Gain the skill required to further your career in the childcare
       industry
•         Build on skills gained in the certificate III and diploma of children’s services

Working with Children’s Check

It is a requirement when working or volunteering in Children’s Services to hold a current Working with Children card. This card must be applied for immediately as it can take several months for your application to be processed. You may not be able to commence your work placement if you do not have a current WWC card. Your application needs to be lodged at Australia Post with the required identification.

Pre-requisite

The diploma in children’s services must be successfully completed before undertaking the advanced diploma of children’s services

Job Roles

•       Children’s services coordinator
•       Centre manager
•       Director

Pathways for further study

Students may obtain recognition for their studies to gain entry to degree or advanced diploma courses at a University or with a private provider. Candidates having completed the Diploma may receive credits for part of these courses.

Delivery Options

Workplace Traineeship Group facilitation in the workplace or one on One
Distance learning Self-paced

Eligibility for Government Funded Training

The Victorian State Government supports learning and development for those wishing to advance in their career. In order to receive full government funded training the candidate must satisfy the following requirements:

• Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Must not already hold a qualification at advanced diploma level or higher

Sample units covered:

• CHCIC302A Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait families to participate in children' services

• CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues

• CHCORG620C Promote and represent the service

• CHCORG624C Provide leadership in community services delivery

• CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice

• BSBMGT608B Manage innovation and continuous improvement

• CHCCS604A Manage the delivery of quality services to clients

• CHCORG611A Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace

• CHCCS502A Maintain legal and ethical work practices

• CHCRF623C Respond to problems and complaints about the service

• CHCINF604C Manage the organisation's information systems