Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Children's Services (Outside school hours care)
Diploma of Children's Services (Outside school hours care)
CHC51008
D314
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 07/05/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers workers who are responsible for day-to-day running of a before and after school care and/or vacation care service, including planning, implementing and managing programs which address licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirements.
At this level:
Workers have responsibility for supervision of other staff and volunteers
In most states this diploma is the minimum qualification required under the national standards for outside school hours care coordinator positions.
Occupational titles may include:
Director
Program leader
Group coordinator
Service director
Group leader
Service manager
Outside school hours care coordinator
Team leader
Outside school hours care worker
Vacation care coordinator
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTo gain entry into this qualification a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following units of competency:
- CHCCHILD401B Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- CHCCN301C Ensure the health and safety of children
- CHCCN303A Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner
- CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
- CHCFC301A Support the development of children
- CHCOSHC401A Support children to participate in outside school hours care
- CHCOSHC402B Develop and implement activities in outside school hours care
- CHCOSHC403B Work effectively with children in outside school hours care
- CHCPR301C Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
- HLTFA311A Apply first aid
- HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
- HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
PACKAGING RULES
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1. Entry Requirement Units
To gain entry into this qualification a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following units of competency
2. Core Units
All eleven (11) units must be completed
3. Group A Culturally Aware and Respectful Practice
It is highly recommended that two (2) of the following units be completed.
Note: Choose CHCIC302A OR HLTHIR404D and CHCIC511A OR PSPMNGT605B
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2559 | CHCIC511A | Implement and promote inclusive policies and practices in children's services | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C7982 | PSPMNGT605B | Manage diversity | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D2563 | CHCICS302A | Participate in the implementation of individualised plans | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8283 | HLTHIR404D | Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. Other Relevant Elective Units
Up to seven (7) units to be completed
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units and options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2720 | CHCRH505C | Conduct a program for children and young people with special needs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D2675 | CHCPR515A | Develop and implement a program to support sustainable practice | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D2673 | CHCPR509A | Gather, interpret and use information about children | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D0850 | BSBMGT608B | Manage innovation and continuous improvement | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D8609 | CHCPR502E | Organise experiences to facilitate and enhance children's development | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D2630 | CHCORG428A | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D2516 | CHCFC507A | Use music to enhance children's experience and development | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D2497 | CHCFAM503B | Work with a child focused approach | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S291 | CHC50202 | Diploma of Out of School Hours Care | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J595 | CHC50213 | Diploma of School Age Education and Care | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This is only a model training program created in STARS on 11/9/2009 by VET Teaching & Learning, Dept of Education & Training.
Please note:
RTOs delivering the Diploma of Children’s Services with PPP funding must ensure that the Entry Requirements specified in the Training Package are incorporated into the program. Students must be deemed competent in the Entry Requirement units prior to being assessed against units in the Diploma.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
To gain entry into CHC51008 Diploma of Children's Services (Outside school hours care) candidates must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following units of competency:
CHCCHILD401B Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCCN301C Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCCN303A Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner
CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCFC301A Support the development of children
CHCOSHC401A Support children to participate in outside school hours care
CHCOSHC402B Develop and implement activities in outside school hours care
CHCOSHC403B Work effectively with children in outside school hours care
CHCPR301C Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
HLTFA311A Apply first aid
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
Traineeships and Apprenticeships