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CHC50302 Diploma of Children's Services

This qualification covers workers who are responsible for developing and evaluating the program. Workers at this level have responsibility for the supervision of other staff and volunteers and in most States it is the highest qualification required at director or service manager level.

Workers at this level are required to have an understanding of Indigenous culture and history and to work with local communities in the provision of services.

Occupational names include:

  • Child Care Worker - Qualified
  • Team Leader
  • Group Leader
  • Program Leader
  • Service Manager
  • Service Director
  • Special Needs Inclusion Worker
Prerequisites
The following units from CHC30402 Certificate III in Children's Services or equivalent are prerequisites to this qualification:
CHCCHILD1C Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm
CHCCN1C Ensure children's health and safety
CHCCN2C Care for children
CHCCN4C Respond to illness, accidents and emergencies
CHCCS301A Work within a legal and ethical framework
CHCFC1B 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 AND/OR
HLTFA2A Apply advanced First Aid (depending on employer)

 

Packaging Rules

20 units must be selected for this qualification including:

  • 13 compulsory units
  • 7 elective units

 

Compulsory
CHCCHILD2C Support the rights and safety of children within duty of care requirements
CHCCN11C Establish, manage and monitor the implementation of a safe and healthy environment
CHCCN8B Plan care routines
CHCFC2C Foster and enhance children's development
CHCFC3C Foster and enhance children's social, emotional and psychological development
CHCFC5C Foster and enhance children's cognitive and language development
CHCIC10C Establish and implement plans for developing responsible behaviour
CHCIC12C Plan the inclusion of children with additional needs
CHCOHS501A Manage workplace OHS management system
CHCPR10C Design, implement and evaluate programs of the service
CHCPR2C Arrange/organise experiences which facilitate and enhance children's development
CHCPR9C Document, interpret and use information about children
CHCRF11B Work effectively with families in caring for the child

 

Electives

Seven elective units may be selected from:

  • the units listed below
  • other Community Services Training Package units available at this or higher levels
  • other relevant National Training Package units available at Diploma level
  • nationally endorsed enterprise specific units.
BSBMGT608A Manage innovation and continuous improvement
BSBMGT609A Manage risk
CHCADMIN4B Manage the organisation's finances, accounts and resources
CHCAL23C Manage home based care administration requirements
CHCCHILD6A Conduct investigation
CHCCN20B Advocate for the rights and needs of children and young people
CHCCN3C Prepare nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner
CHCCS405A Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCIC11B Implement and promote inclusive policies and practices
CHCINF5B Meet statutory and organisational information requirements
CHCINF7B Meet information needs of the community
CHCOHS502A Evaluate and improve workplace OHS management systems
CHCORG11B Lead and develop others
CHCORG14B Manage a service organisation
CHCORG20B Promote and represent the service
CHCORG5B Maintain an effective work environment
CHCORG6B Co-ordinate the work environment
CHCORG28A Reflect and improve upon professional practice
CHCPOL2A Contribute to the policy development
CHCPR14B Observe children and interpret observations
CHCQM601A Manage an accreditation process