Statement of Attainment in Children's Services
Qualification: Statement of Attainment (AQF)
Training Packages: BSB01 Business Services,
CHC02 Community Services,
THH02 Hospitality
TAFE NSW Course No: 3299
This course is for people who want an introduction into the children's services sector, or for staff currently employed in the children's services industry who want to upgrade their knowledge and skills. The modules deliver competencies related to the care, play and development of children. You will also learn about how children develop and the important role of the family.
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: Child-care work in services for children. 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 in Community Services (Children's Services) 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: Year 10 or equivalent, or current employment in the children's services industry.
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Modules |
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| Core: | |
| 3232GR | Work Within A Legal & Ethical Framework |
| 3294A | Support Chn's Development in A Service |
| 3294B | Care for Babies |
| 3294C | Care for Children |
| 3294H | Ensure Children's Health and Safety |
| 3294J | Respond to llness, Accidents, Emergencies |
| 3294K | Prepare Nutritionally Balanced Food |
Applying and Enrolling:
Semester 2, 2008: Places may be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.
Campuses:
Grafton - Contact the campus on (02) 6641 1600
Semester 1 2009: North Coast Institute application form. Apply now!
Campuses:
Casino - Part-time 2 days per week Tuesday and Wednesday for 18 weeks. For more information contact Marie Kingsford on (02) 6627 4700 or (02) 6661 2000
Information sheet, Casino Campus, Semester 1, 2009
Coffs Harbour Education Campus -
Get Skilled in Child Care.
Full-time, 3 days per week for nine weeks, Tuesdays, 9.00 am - 3.30 pm and Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9.00 am - 3.00 pm.
Contact the campus to register your interest.
Information sheet - Get Skilled course, Coffs Harbour Education Campus, Semester 1 2009 (PDF 227KB)
