Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Children's Services

Diploma of Children's Services

Qualification
National Code:
CHC50302
State Code:
S292
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
09/09/2007
Approved Date
05/12/2003
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
1025
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2007
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 09/09/2007 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

PRE-REQUISITES

Note: HLTFA1A Apply First Aid AND/OR HLTFA2A Apply Advanced First Aid are suitable prerequisites.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C5007 HLTFA2A Apply advanced first aid 40 Unit of competency
C5006 HLTFA1A Apply basic First Aid 20 Unit of competency
S3044 CHCCN5C Care for babies 60 Unit of competency
S3041 CHCCN2C Care for children 60 Unit of competency
S3238 CHCPR1C Deliver services/activities to stimulate children's development and enhance their leisure 40 Unit of competency
S3240 CHCPR3C Develop an understanding of children's interests and developmental needs 20 Unit of competency
S3884 CHCCN1D Ensure children's health and safety 30 Unit of competency
S3024 CHCCHILD1C Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm 30 Unit of competency
S3165 CHCIC1C Interact effectively with children 70 Unit of competency
S3221 CHCORG3B Participate in the work environment 35 Unit of competency
S3196 CHCOHS301A Participate in workplace safety procedures 25 Unit of competency
S3885 CHCCN4D Respond to illness, accidents and emergencies 25 Unit of competency
S3893 CHCFC1C Support the development of children in the service 50 Unit of competency
S3058 CHCCS301A Work within a legal and ethical framework. 40 Unit of competency
2.

20 Units must be selected for this qualification including:
- 13 Compulsory units
- 7 Elective units

COMPULSORY

Complete 13 of the compulsory units listed below

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S3239 CHCPR2C Arrange/organise experiences which facilitate and enhance children's development 70 Unit of competency
S3235 CHCPR10C Design, implement and evaluate programs of the service 70 Unit of competency
S3241 CHCPR9C Document, interpret and use information about children 70 Unit of competency
S3162 CHCIC10C Establish and implement plans for developing responsible behaviour 40 Unit of competency
S3038 CHCCN11C Establish, manage and monitor the implementation of a safe and healthy environment 35 Unit of competency
S3147 CHCFC5C Foster and enhance children's cognitive and language development 80 Unit of competency
S3145 CHCFC2C Foster and enhance children's development 40 Unit of competency
S3146 CHCFC3C Foster and enhance children's social, emotional and psychological development 80 Unit of competency
S3199 CHCOHS501A Manage workplace OHS management system 35 Unit of competency
S3045 CHCCN8B Plan care routines 40 Unit of competency
S3164 CHCIC12C Plan for the inclusion of children with additional needs 30 Unit of competency
S3025 CHCCHILD2C Support the rights and safety of children within duty of care requirements 20 Unit of competency
S3259 CHCRF11B Work in partnership with families to care for the child 35 Unit of competency
3.

ELECTIVES

Select 7 electives from the list below

OR

other Community Services units,

OR

units relevant to work undertaken in Community Services,

OR

a combination of the above.

See the Community Services Training Package (CHC02), for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S3040 CHCCN20B Advocate for the rights and needs of children and young people 20 Unit of competency
S3029 CHCCHILD6A Conduct investigation 50 Unit of competency
S3229 CHCPOL2A Contribute to policy development 30 Unit of competency
S3223 CHCORG6B Co-ordinate the work environment 95 Unit of competency
S3200 CHCOHS502A Evaluate and improve workplace OHS management system 45 Unit of competency
S3163 CHCIC11B Implement and promote inclusive policies and practices 35 Unit of competency
S3202 CHCORG11B Lead and develop others 85 Unit of competency
S3222 CHCORG5B Maintain an effective work environment 30 Unit of competency
S3205 CHCORG14B Manage a service organisation 95 Unit of competency
S3258 CHCQM601A Manage an accreditation process 50 Unit of competency
S2970 CHCAL23C Manage home based care administration requirements 40 Unit of competency
C3745 BSBMGT608A Manage innovation and continuous improvement 60 Unit of competency
C3746 BSBMGT609A Manage risk 60 Unit of competency
S2968 CHCADMIN4B Manage the organisation's finances, accounts and resources 95 Unit of competency
S3174 CHCINF7B Meet information needs of the community 30 Unit of competency
S3172 CHCINF5B Meet statutory and organisational information requirements 85 Unit of competency
S3237 CHCPR14B Observe children and interpret observations 35 Unit of competency
S3042 CHCCN3C Prepare nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner 20 Unit of competency
S3210 CHCORG20B Promote and represent the service 85 Unit of competency
S3150 CHCFC8A Provide experiences which enhance children's development and learning 30 Unit of competency
S3148 CHCFC6C Provide experiences which facilitate children's expressive development 60 Unit of competency
S3218 CHCORG28A Reflect and improve upon professional practice 40 Unit of competency
S3149 CHCFC7C Use music as a medium to enhance children's experience and development 40 Unit of competency
S3066 CHCCS405A Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C028 CHC50399 Diploma of Community Services (Children's Services) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D313 CHC50908 Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education and care) Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CHC50302 taken from the Community Services Training Package CHC02 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. CHC50302 is endorsed until 31 December 2005.

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

2. For further information on this qualification please contact Tim Delaney, Manager, Curriculum Services, Challenger TAFE on (08) 9239 8384.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the Challenger TAFE on 5 September 2003.

4. This qualification was last edited by Challenger TAFE on 21 November 2003.
Entry Requirements
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