CHC50302 Diploma of Children's Services
Qualification: Diploma (AQF)
Training Package: CHC02 Community Services
TAFE NSW Course No: 3295
This course is for people who want to work as qualified child care workers in centre-based and family day care. You will develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes relevant to meet the intellectual language, physical, social and emotional needs of children in centre-based care. You will also learn about ethical work practices and the legal requirements of the child care industry.
Student Responsibilities in Work Placement: In many TAFE NSW courses, some of the learning and assessment occurs in the workplace or a simulated workplace. A simulated workplace is very similar to a real workplace and may have clients, but is usually within a TAFE NSW campus. TAFE NSW has a responsibility to protect members of the public (and the students themselves) from being harmed by students taking part in workplace or simulated workplace learning. If there is evidence that your skills or behaviour could present a risk to yourself or other people in the workplace, you may not be allowed to participate in a work placement, at least for a period of time.
To help you understand your responsibilities in the workplace, you will be given a code of practice which indicates expected standards of behaviour. Your teacher will explain to you and your workplace supervisor the range of duties for which you have the skills and knowledge. You must not carry out duties other than those indicated by your teacher.
You need to take particular care if workplace clients are people who may be in vulnerable circumstances - for example, people who are frail, children, young people, people with a disability or people who are receiving a type of service which may put them in vulnerable circumstances (for example, massage therapy or nursing care). A Prohibited Employment Declaration must be signed by students in courses where contact will be made with children and young people. Your teacher will give you more information about this.
Students who have committed a breach of discipline or who are assessed as presenting a significant risk to themselves or others during work placement may be prevented from undertaking or continuing further work placement. This may mean they will not complete the course. Your teacher or an enrolling officer can provide you with more information about this policy.
If you are unsure about whether it may prevent you from completing a course you could discuss the matter with a staff member of TAFE NSW Counselling and Career Services. In some circumstances students may be required to undertake a criminal records check or a Working with Children Check.
Career Opportunities: Qualified child care worker, team leader, group leader, program leader, service manager, service director or special needs inclusive worker. Under the Children's Services Regulation 2004 you cannot be employed in children's services until you are 18 years of age.
Articulation: When you finish this course you may apply for advanced standing at universities offering early childhood courses. You may also get credit for some modules that address common units of competencies if you choose to enrol in courses for other sectors in community services.
Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of Year 12 with a minimum of 10 HSC units (or equivalent statement from another educational authority), plus assumed knowledge and skills: English (Standard) or English (ESL).
Early Exit Points: Depending on your choice of electives, you may be eligible to exit with CHC30402 Certificate III in Children's Services (TAFE NSW Course no 3294).
Student Selection:
SELECTION CRITERIA Your application will be assessed using the following selection criteria:
- Your previous education and training - including relevant information about your studies in TAFE, school, university, adult and community education, government agencies, companies, professional associations or private colleges. This also includes education and training undertaken in another country.
- Relevance of the course to your career plans and goals.
SELECTION METHOD Your selection into this course will be based on the information provided on the TAFE NSW Course Application Form.
| Competency Units | |
| Core: | |
| CHCCHILD1C | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm |
| CHCCN1D | Ensure children's health and safety |
| CHCCN2C | Care for children |
| CHCCN4D | Respond to illness accidents and emergencies |
| CHCCN5C | Care for babies |
| CHCCS301A | Work within a legal and ethical framework |
| CHCFC1C | Support the development of children in the service |
| CHCIC1C | Interact effectively with children |
| CHCOHS301A | Participate in workplace safety procedures |
| CHCORG3B | Participate in the work environment |
| CHCPR1C | Deliver services/activities to stimulate children's development and enhance their leisure |
| CHCPR3C | Develop an understanding of children's interests and developmental needs |
| HLTFA1A | Apply basic First Aid |
| Electives: Contact the Campus for Details | |
Applying and enrolling:
Semester 2 2008: Places may still be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.
Campuses:
Coffs Harbour Education Campus - You need to have completed CHC30402 Certificate III in Children's Services to apply for this course.
For more information contact (02) 6659 3000.
Kingscliff - For people who have completed CHC30402 Certificate III in Children's Services.
Contact the Child and Family Service Unit on (02) 6674 7200.
Semester 1 2009: TAFE NSW Statewide application form by 31 October 2008. Late applications will be accepted and you will be contacted if a vacancy occurs.
Campuses:
Coffs Harbour Education Campus - Full-time, 24 hours per week for 18 weeks, 4 days per week, 9.00 am - 4.00 pm, then 3 - 4 days per week for 36 weeks (TAFE application code: 032952631)
or
For people who have completed CHC30402 Certificate III in Children's Services. Flexible delivery over 2 years with 2 compulsory workshops per semester (Saturday or evening) (TAFE application code: 032952634). You will need to purchase print-based learning packages costing between $100 and $150 per semester, depending on the stage. You will be contacted weekly by a teacher for support.
Please note: CHC30402 Certificate III in Children's Services is available by flexible delivery through Grafton Campus.
Information session Wednesday 15 October 2008, 6.00 pm, room OG.46.
For more information contact the Child and Family Services team on (02) 6659 3000.
Kingscliff - You need to have completed CHC30402 Certificate III in Children's Services to apply for this course.
Mixed mode over 2 years, part-time flexible, 2 nights per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm plus some Saturday workshops.
Contact the Child and Family Service Unit on (02) 6674 7200 for more information.
Information sheet, Kingscliff Campus, Semester 1 2009 (PDF 272KB)
Port Macquarie - (TAFE NSW application code: 032951204).You need to have completed CHC30402 Certificate III in Children's Services to apply for this course.
Flexible Delivery with practical sessions on-campus with the option for some independent study at home. Work placement of 100 hours needs to be completed.
Information session Tuesday 21 October 2008, 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm Room JG30.
For more information contact Gayle Beddoeon (02) 6581 6200.
Information sheet, Port Macquarie Campus, Semester 1,2009
Taree -Full-time day, 5 days per week Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm for 2 years(TAFE application code: 032950601).
Students need to have completed either the HSC or equivalent
OR
CHC30402 Certificate III in Children's Services to apply for this course.
Contact Susan Roberts on (02) 6591 3600 for more information.
Wollongbar - Full-time (TAFE NSW application code: 032952511)
or
Flexible delivery (TAFE NSW application code: 032952514).
For more information contact the campus on (02) 6620 4700.
