Diploma of Children’s Services
(Early Childhood Care and Education)
Train to be a leader in the rewarding child care industry
Hales Institute, specialists in child care training, will provide you with the training you need to be able to work as a team leader/room leader with the opportunity for progressing to authorised supervisor/centre manager of a child care centre.
The Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Care and Education) extends and builds upon the student’s knowledge gained in the Certificate III. This course explores areas of child development in detail. It includes the planning of the daily routine of centre-based care according to children’s individual needs as well as establishing effective relationships with parents.
Job outcomes
- Child Care Worker
- Children’s Services Team/Group Coordinator or Leader
- Program Leader
- Authorised Supervisor
Qualification: Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Care and Education) National Code: CHC50908 | CRICOS Code: 074355E Duration: 52 weeks – one year (40 weeks of tuition and up to 12 break weeks) Location: Swanston Street campus, Melbourne
Entry Requirements
International students must be at least 18 years of age and need to demonstrate English language proficiency at IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
To work with children, students are required by the Victorian Government to complete a Working with Children check. If you need to test your level of English and you are in Melbourne please book in for our free English test on our campus on Level 2.
To gain entry into CHC50908 Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care) candidates must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following units of competency:
- CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- CHCCN301A Ensure the health and safety of children
- CHCCN302A Provide care for children
- CHCCN303A Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner
- CHCCN305A Provide care for babies
- CHCCS400A Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
- CHCFC301A Support the development of children
- CHCIC301D Interact effectively with children
- CHCPR301A Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
- CHCPR303D Develop understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs
- HLTFA301B Apply first aid
- HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes
Go to Skills recognition policy and procedure for more information on attaining recognition of prior learning for previous work experience in Australia or overseas or previous study and credit transfer.
Diploma of Children’s Services Services course start dates
- 06/02/2012
- 23/04/2012
- 16/07/2012
- 01/10/2012
Sample Diploma of Children’s Services timetable
To be announced …
Course fees
- Tuition fee – A$8,900 (payable in four instalments)
- Administration fee – A$250
- Materials fee – A$350
- Estimated OSHC*– $420 (12 months single cover).
Prices are valid until 31 December 2011. All prices are in Australian dollars
Material fees are payable in advance with the tuition fee. OSHC are not included in the fees and is a visa requirement for overseas students find out more.
Applicants will be provided with at a total cost for the combined courses prior to their enrolment acceptance find out more.
