Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Community Services (Children's Services)

Diploma of Community Services (Children's Services)

Qualification
National Code:
CHC50399
State Code:
C028
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
15/01/1999
Approved Date
02/07/1999
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1660
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/1999
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 15/01/1999 Current Archived
Description
Schedule
1. CORE
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0283 CHCICAA Communicate with children 15 Unit of competency
C0303 CHCRF1A Communicate with family members about their child 25 Unit of competency
C0127 CHCCOM1A Communicate with people accessing the services of the organisation 15 Unit of competency
C0309 CHCSD10A Develop new approaches for providing service 30 Unit of competency
C0296 CHCPR5A Enhance children's play and leisure 40 Unit of competency
C0287 CHCIC10A Establish plans for developing responsible behaviour 35 Unit of competency
C0290 CHCIC14A Facilitate children's communication skills 30 Unit of competency
C0292 CHCPR1A Facilitate play and leisure 35 Unit of competency
C0157 CHCORG4A Follow the organisation's occupational health and safety policies 30 Unit of competency
C0279 CHCFC7A Foster children's aesthetic and creative development 40 Unit of competency
C0277 CHCFC5A Foster children's cognitive development 40 Unit of competency
C0278 CHCFC6A Foster children's language development 40 Unit of competency
C0268 CHCCN7A Foster children's self help skills 20 Unit of competency
C0276 CHCFC4A Foster the emotional and psychological development of children 40 Unit of competency
C0274 CHCFC2A Foster the physical development of children 40 Unit of competency
C0275 CHCFC3A Foster the social development of children 40 Unit of competency
C0285 CHCIC2A Guide children's behaviour 35 Unit of competency
C0271 CHCCN11A Guide the establishment and maintenance of a safe environment 35 Unit of competency
C0288 CHCIC11A Implement and promote inclusive policies and practices 35 Unit of competency
C0284 CHCIC1A Interact positively with children 30 Unit of competency
C0262 CHCCN1A Maintain a healthy and safe environment 30 Unit of competency
C0294 CHCPR3A Observe children 25 Unit of competency
C0293 CHCPR2A Organise experiences for children 25 Unit of competency
C0156 CHCORG3A Participate in the work environment 35 Unit of competency
C0269 CHCCN8A Plan care routines 15 Unit of competency
C0289 CHCIC12A Plan the inclusion of children with additional needs 20 Unit of competency
C0295 CHCPR4A Provide opportunities and experiences to enhance children's development 55 Unit of competency
C0263 CHCCN2A Provide physical care 45 Unit of competency
C0265 CHCCN4A Respond to illness, accidents and emergencies 25 Unit of competency
C0261 CHCCNAA Support babies' needs 20 Unit of competency
C0143 CHCGROUP2A Support group activities 30 Unit of competency
C0273 CHCFC1A Support the development of children in the service 40 Unit of competency
C0270 CHCCN10A Support the emotional needs of children 35 Unit of competency
C0266 CHCCN5A Support the emotional wellbeing of babies/infants 30 Unit of competency
C0200 CHCCHILD2A Support the rights and safety of children within duty of care requirements 20 Unit of competency
C0267 CHCCN6A Travel with children safely 5 Unit of competency
C0297 CHCPR9A Use observations and records 35 Unit of competency
C0286 CHCIC4A Work collaboratively with children 15 Unit of competency
C0199 CHCCHILD1A Work within legislative and ethical requirements 30 Unit of competency
2. ELECTIVES

Competence must be demonstrated in all Core Requirements and in at least fourteen of the Units of Competence listed in group 2 or 3 ( selected according to industry specialisation to a total of 435 hours maximum).

GROUP 2

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0299 CHCPR11A Coordinate the implementation of programs 35 Unit of competency
C0298 CHCPR10A Facilitate the design of programs of the service 35 Unit of competency
C0301 CHCPR13A Facilitate the development of programs for children with additional needs 20 Unit of competency
C0257 CHCAL7A Fulfil Family Day Care Administration Requirements 20 Unit of competency
C0170 CHCORG17A Implement and monitor occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs 45 Unit of competency
C0158 CHCORG5A Maintain an effective work environment 30 Unit of competency
C0146 CHCINF2A Maintain organisation's information systems 20 Unit of competency
C0160 CHCORG7A Manage workplace issues 35 Unit of competency
C0300 CHCPR12A Monitor and evaluate programs 30 Unit of competency
C0302 CHCPR14A Observe children and interpret observations 35 Unit of competency
C0144 CHCGROUP3A Plan and conduct group activities 35 Unit of competency
C0264 CHCCN3A Prepare food 15 Unit of competency
C0104 CHCADMIN3A Undertake administrative work 30 Unit of competency
C0304 CHCRF11A Work in partnership with families to care for the child 35 Unit of competency
3. ELECTIVES

GROUP 3

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0108 CHCCD3A Meet information needs of the community 30 Unit of competency
4.

Group 4

BRIDGING MODULES

These modules DO NOT form part of the national Training Package qualification CHC50399. The modules (plus other requirements as required) may be of assistance for RPL applications for persons wishing to upgrade from the previously available course 6986 Diploma of Childrens Services (0-5 Years), to this national qualification.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
60209 Child Development (6-12 Years) 80 Module
60211 Interactions With Children (6-12 Years) 30 Module
60210 Programming for Children (6-12 Years) 80 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
6986 14858WA Children's Services (0-5 Years) Accredited course
9701 4609 Diploma of Childrens Services (5-14) Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S292 CHC50302 Diploma of Children's Services Qualification
S291 CHC50202 Diploma of Out of School Hours Care Qualification
VET Info Notes
GENERAL NOTES

This training program is a representation of the qualification CHC50399 taken
from the Community Services
Training Package CHC99, which should be consulted for full descriptions of
requirements.


1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training
Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training
Package available from Australian
Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the CMS by the Central Metropolitan
College of TAFE.

4. Three Bridging Modules were added (on 18/12/2001) as a new Group 4 to allow RPL applications to be processed by Central TAFE. Any enquiries are to be directed to the Children's Services Department at Central TAFE.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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