Description
Passionate about working with children and families?
If you are currently working with children or would like to build a career in this popular industry, then this diploma is the next step to take.
This diploma is the minimum qualification required to direct or manage children’s services centre-based care. Students learn how to plan, implement and manage programs in early childhood services and be responsible for supervising a team of staff.
Who should attend?
People who have completed a CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, seeking to broaden their skills and knowledge of children‘s services at management level.
Delivery mode
On campus – this diploma has a part-time study component which includes classroom sessions, online activities, work placement (240 hours) and self-study.
Students will require a clear Police Check and Working with Children Check for work placement.
Duration
18 months
Training Organisation Identification (TOID) 4150
2021 schedule
When
Now taking expressions of interest
Campus
TBC
Career opportunities
Employment options for graduates of this course include:
Centre manager
Room leader
Children’s services coordinator
Child development worker
Early childhood educator
Units
(CT = Credit Transfer from Certificate III)
Core units
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically (CT)
CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence (CT)
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children (CT)
CHCECE003 Provide care for children (CT)
CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks (CT)
CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers (CT)
CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children (CT)
CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice (CT)
CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in education and care services
CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE022 Promote children’s agency
CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning
CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development
CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations
CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (CT)
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting (CT)
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety (CT)
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
Elective units
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (CT)
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
BSBLED401 Develop teams and individuals
CHCINM002 Meet community information needs
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Fees
Course fees and charges
SF Funded: $700
SF Funded Concession: $300
Non funded: $2600
Please note the above fees are listed as the total course cost and are inclusive of the tuition, resource, and amenities fees.
*SF stands for Victorian Skills First Funding Program.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
For a detailed itemised list of fees and charges including concession discounts click here.
Job Trainer is available for this course for further information click here.
Disclaimer
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Eligibility criteria apply Cire Services Inc. recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs.
We encourage individuals with disabilities to access government-subsidised training.
