The Diploma is made up of 20 modules:
- Foster and Enhance Children's Development
- Foster and Enhance Children's Social, Emotional and Psychological Development
- Foster and Enhance Children's Cognitive and Language Development
- Provide Experiences which Facilitate Children's Expressive Development
- Use Music as a Medium to Enhance Children's Experience and Development
- Provide Experiences which Enhance Children's Development and Learning
- Establish, Manage and Monitor the Implementation of a Safe and Healthy Environment
- Plan Care Routines
- Establish and Implement Plans for Developing Responsible Behaviour
- Plan and Implement the Inclusion of Children with Additional Needs
- Implement and promote inclusive practices and policies
- Work in Partnership with Families to Care for the Child
- Design, Implement and Evaluate Programs of the Service
- Arrange/Organise Experiences which Facilitate and Enhance Children's Development
- Document, Interpret and Use Information About Children
- Observe Children and Interpret Observation
- Maintain an Effective Work Environment
- Support the Rights and Safety of Children within Duty of Care Requirements
- Manage Workplace OHS Management Systems
- Lead and Develop Others
The competencies will be assessed both off and on the job, and the training modules are relevant to what is reflected in today's work force. All units of competency have a theory based component, which students will work through. This will be combined with "on the job" practical component.
On completion of the required modules, you will be a Qualified Child Care Professional! You will now be able to gain work in child care centres and Out of School Hours Care centres as a qualified team member.
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