Diploma of Children's Services

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

During the course you will: -  Diploma Children's Services 
    
•         Further develop your skills across a wide range of functions required within the
           children’s services industry
•         Gain skills and knowledge which can be applied in the responsible planning,
           implementing and management of programs with early childhood services
•         Be equipped to work with children from 0-5 years of age
•         Have the ability to manage and address the children’s services workplace regulations  

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 Certificate III in Children’s Services must be successfully completed before undertaking the Diploma of Children’s Services

Job roles

•        Children’s services coordinator
•        Centre manager 
•        Director
•        Group/team coordinator/leader                                

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

Campus Class            78 weeks

Fees

Enrolment fee:                $150
Course fees:                  $19000

Entry Requirements

International students applying for entry into all vocational courses are required to have completed at least 10 years of schooling. 
International students are required to have an IELTS level of 5.5 or a TOEFL of 550.  Students whose language of education is not English and do not provide evidence of their IELTS level must complete SELMAR Institute of Education’s English Language Entry Test. This test may be conducted offshore by Agents.

Sample units covered:

•       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

•       CHCIC511C         Implement and promote inclusive policies and practices in children’s services

•       CHCFC507A       Use music to enhance children's experiences and development

•       CHCFC508A       Foster children’s aesthetic and creative development

•       CHCPR614C       Observe children and interpret observations

•       CHCORG428A    Reflect on and improve inclusive policies and practices


Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available to all students.

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