Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification covers workers who use organisation policies, procedures and individual children's profiles to plan activities and provide care to children, facilitating their leisure and play and enabling them to achieve their developmental outcomes. Depending on the setting, workers may work under direct supervision or autonomously.
Occupational titles may include:
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* Some jurisdictions may require CHC41208 Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside school hours care ) for these work roles
Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 15 units are required for award of this qualification including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCCN301B 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
CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCFC301A Support the development of children
CHCIC301E Interact effectively with children
CHCPR301B Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCPR303D Develop understanding of children's interests and developmental needs
HLTFA301C Apply first aid
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
Relevant electives
Group A elective - recommended for working with babies
The following elective unit is recommended for inclusion as a core unit in this qualification to address all work roles except those where services specifically exclude caring for babies:
CHCCN305B Provide care for babies (This unit may be mandatory in some jurisdictions and is pre -requisite for the Diploma of Childrens Services )
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking children's services work need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
Group B electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
The children's services workplace is regarded as having particular potential for engendering stronger and more respectful relationships between non-Aboriginal Australians and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.
It is therefore highly recommended that the following unit of competency should be included in this qualification to address the needs of every children's services workplace :
CHCIC302A Support Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander families to participate in children's services
The unit:
- Provides a basis for staff to support and promote respect for and awareness of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities where there are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children attending or residing in the local area
- Addresses the needs of staff who work specifically with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and families.
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
CHC30408 Certificate III in Children's Services enables selection of specific electives recommended for centre-based care, playgroup supervision, family day care and nanny work.
Group C electives - recommended for centre-based care
The following units of competency are recommended for centre-based care at Certificate III level:
CHCCHILD301A Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCCN305B Provide care for babies (if not already included )
CHCCS312A Use electronic learning materials
CHCORG303B Participate effectively in the work environment
CHCRF301E Work effectively with families to care for the child
AND ONE of the following units :
CHCIC302A Support Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander families to participate in children's services
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HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
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CHCCS310A Support inclusive practice in the workplace
Group D electives - recommended for playgroup supervision
The following units of competency are recommended for playgroup supervision:
SRCCRO008B Interact positively with infants , toddlers and parents in a recreation environment (Appropriate unit for an assistant working with a mobile resources unit )
SRXRIK001A Undertake risk analysis of activities
Group E electives - recommended for family day care work
The following units of competency are recommended for family day care work:
CHCAL307A Comply with family day care administration requirements
CHCCHILD301A Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCCS310A Support inclusive practice in the workplace
CHCIC302A Support Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander families to participate in children's services
CHCRF301E Work effectively with families to care for the child
Group F electives - recommended for nanny work
The following units of competency are recommended for nanny work:
CHCCHILD301A Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCNAN301A Attend to daily functions in home based child care
CHCRF301E Work effectively with families to care for the child
AND one (or both ) of the following units :
CHCFC502A Foster physical development in early childhood
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CHCFC512A Foster physical development in middle childhood
Other relevant electives
Additional electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
BSBFLM312C Contribute to team effectiveness
BSBWOR204A Use business technology
BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness
CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
CHCADMIN403D Undertake administrative work
CHCCD420A Work to empower Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCCHILD301A Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCCS310A Support inclusive practice in the workplace
CHCCS312A Use electronic learning materials
CHCCS421A Undertake community sector work within own community
CHCDFV301A Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCFAM503B Work with a child focused approach
CHCIC303A Work within a regulatory framework specific to children's services
CHCLD315A Recognise stages of lifespan development
CHCMH301B Work effectively in mental health
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CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCORG303B Participate effectively in the work environment
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPR302A Support sustainable practice
CHCPR502E Organise experiences to facilitate and enhance children's development
HLTFA302B Provide first aid in remote situation (Note pre -requisite : HLTFA301C)
HLTFA402C Apply advanced first aid (Note pre -requisite : HLTFA301C)
HLTFS207C Follow basic food safety practices
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
HLTNA303C Plan and modify meals and menus according to nutrition care plans
HLTNA304C Plan meals and menus to meet cultural and religious needs
SRXRIK001A Undertake risk analysis of activities
Oral health
CHCOHC303A Use basic oral health screening tools
CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues
