Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 4 |
This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 3.0 Units of competency updated (see mapping at www.cshisc.com.au). Equivalent outcome. |
Release 3 |
Units of competency updated (see mapping at www.cshisc.com.au). Electives statement. Equivalent outcome. |
Release 2 |
Minor corrections to codes. Equivalent outcome. |
Release 1 |
This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the New Standards for Training Packages. Entry requirements removed. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of educators who are responsible for the day-to-day running of a before and after school care and/or vacation care service, including planning, implementing and managing programs which address regulatory and duty of care requirements.
They will have responsibility for the supervision of volunteers and or other staff.
Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.
^From 1 July 2022 the core unit HLTAID004 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID012 - for more information see: https://www.asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 25
18 core units
7 elective units, of which:
at least 3 must be selected from the elective units listed below
up to 4 units may be selected from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses relevant to the work outcome.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
CHCECE011 |
Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning |
CHCECE016 |
Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
CHCECE018 |
Nurture creativity in children |
CHCECE019 |
Facilitate compliance in an education and care services |
CHCECE020 |
Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour |
CHCECE021 |
Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
CHCECE024 |
Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development |
CHCECE026 |
Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
CHCSAC001 |
Support children to participate in school age care |
CHCSAC002 |
Develop and implement play and leisure experiences in school age care |
CHCSAC003 |
Work collaboratively and respectfully with children in school age care |
CHCSAC005 |
Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in school age care |
HLTAID004 ^HLTAID012 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (must be delivered from 1 July 2022) |
Elective units
CHCDIS007 |
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
CHCECE017 |
Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood |
CHCECE022 |
Promote children’s agency |
CHCECE023 |
Analyse information to inform learning |
CHCECE025 |
Embed sustainable practices in service operations |
CHCFAM002 |
Work with a child-focused approach |
CHCPOL002 |
Develop and implement policy |
CHCPOL003 |
Research and apply evidence to practice |
CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
HLTWHS003 |
Maintain work health and safety |
BSBINN502 |
Build and sustain an innovative work environment |
BSBLED401 |
Develop teams and individuals |
BSBMGT605 |
Provide leadership across the organisation |
BSBSUS501 |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |
PSPMNGT605B |
Manage diversity |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53