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Diploma of Community Services (Children's Services)

Diploma of Community Services (Children's Services)

Accredited course
National Code:
50689
State Code:
7032
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/1999
Field of Education
090503 - Children’s Services
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
2025
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
28/01/1999
Expiry Date
31/12/2001
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

To train children's services workers who are able to provide quality care for children aged 0-12 years in a range of settings, at AQF 5 level of the Children's Services National Competency Standards (1998) and the Community Services Common (Children's Services Context) National Competency Standards (1998).

Schedule
1. CORE
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
50755 Advocate for the Rights & Needs of Chldrn 20 Module
50703 Communicate With Children 15 Module
50718 Communicate With Family Members About Their Child 30 Module
50709 Communicate With People Accessing the Services of the Organisation 15 Module
50757 Co-ord the Implmnttn of Programs 40 Module
50752 Dvlp New Approaches for Prvdng Service 40 Module
50737 Enhance Children's Play & Leisure 45 Module
50754 Enhance the Dvlpmnt of Chldrns Language 40 Module
50753 Enhance the Emotional & Psychological Dvlpmnt of Chldrn 40 Module
50748 Establish Plans for Dvlping Responsible Behaviour 40 Module
50734 Facilitate Children's Communication Skills 30 Module
50719 Facilitate Play and Leisure 45 Module
50756 Facilitate the Design of Programs for the Service 40 Module
50760 Facilitate the Dvlpmnt of Prgrms for Chldrn With Addtnl Needs 10 Module
50706 Follow the Orgnstns Occ Health & Safety Policies 30 Module
50746 Foster Children's Aesthetic & Creative Dvlpmnt 60 Module
50744 Foster Children's Cognitive Dvlpmnt 60 Module
50745 Foster Children's Language Dvlpmnt 60 Module
50714 Foster Children's Self Help Skills 25 Module
50732 Foster the Emotional & Psychological Development of Children 45 Module
50730 Foster the Physical Development of Children 45 Module
50724 Foster the Social Development of Children 45 Module
50738 Fulfill Family Day Care Administration Duties 15 Module
50716 Guide Children's Behaviour 40 Module
50747 Guide the Estblsmnt & Maint of A Safe Envrnmnt 50 Module
50749 Implement & Promote Inclusive Pract and Policies 40 Module
50764 Implmnt & Monitor Occ Hlt & Sfty Policies, Procedures & Prgrms 40 Module
50715 Interact Positively With Children 30 Module
50700 Learning Strategies 20 Module
50701 Maintain A Healthy and Safe Environment 30 Module
50767 Maintain An Effective Work Envrnmnt 40 Module
50762 Maintain Orgnstns Info System 15 Module
50763 Manage Workplace Issues 40 Module
50765 Meet Information Needs of the Community 15 Module
50758 Monitor & Evaluate Programs 20 Module
50721 Observe Children 30 Module
50761 Observe Chldrn & Interpret Observations 40 Module
50720 Organise Experiences for Children 25 Module
50723 Participate in the Work Environment 40 Module
50742 Plan & Conduct Group Activities 30 Module
50733 Plan Care Routines 25 Module
50750 Plan the Inclusion of Chldrn With Additional Needs 15 Module
50726 Prepare Food 15 Module
50766 Promote the Ethical Undstndngs of Chldrn 40 Module
50739 Provide Administrative Support 20 Module
50736 Provide Opportunities & Experiences to Enhance Children's Development 60 Module
50702 Provide Physical Care 60 Module
50711 Respond to Illness, Accidents and Emergencies 25 Module
50725 Support Babies' Needs 25 Module
50729 Support Group Activities 30 Module
50710 Support the Development of Children 45 Module
50728 Support the Emotional Needs of Children 30 Module
50727 Support the Emotional Well-being of Babies/Infants 30 Module
50751 Support the Rights & Sfty of Children Within Duty of Care Requirements 30 Module
50712 Travel With Children Safely 5 Module
50741 Undertake Admin Work 25 Module
50743 Use Observations & Records 30 Module
50717 Work Collaboratively With Children 15 Module
50735 Work in Partnership With Families to Care for the Child 40 Module
50708 Work With Others 25 Module
50705 Work Within Legislative and Ethical Requirements 30 Module
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VET Info Notes
GENERAL NOTES

ASSESSMENT

* 100% up-front assessment against all modules is available to anyone seeking
competency recognition.
* Assessors must comply with the endorsed guidelines laid down in the draft
National User's Guide
to the Community Services training Package (April 1998).

FURTHER STUDY

* The Diploma in Community Services (Children's Services) is a recognised
entry qualification for
Advanced Diploma and Degree Courses.

GENERAL

* Each module in the course is matched exactly to a unit of competency from
the Community
Services and Health National Training Package i.e.
Module titles =
Units of competency
Learning outcomes = Elements
within each competency
Assessment Criteria =
Performance criteria within each element

* This course was entered on to the CMS by Central Metropolitan College of
TAFE on 14/12/98.

* This course is copyright to Central Metropolitan College of TAFE. Training
providers who wish
to deliver this program must obtain written approval from the proponent
and be registered by
their State accrediting body.
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