Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care)
This qualification covers workers in children's services who are responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services, in accordance with licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirements.
At this level:
Workers have responsibility for supervision of other staff and volunteers.
In most states it is the highest qualification required at director or service manager level for children's service centre-based care.
Job Roles
Authorised supervisor (children’s services)
Children’s services coordinator
Centre manager (children’s services)
Director (children’s services)
Childcare educator
Group/team coordinator/leader
Children’s adviser
Program leader (children's services)
Children’s service director / manager
Child development worker
Entry requirements
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:
CHCCHILD401B Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCCN301C 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
CHCCN305B Provide care for babies
CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCFC301A Support the development of children
CHCIC301E Interact effectively with children
CHCPR301C 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
Qualification rules
To achieve a of Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care), 18 units must be completed:
13 compulsory units
5 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available and may include:
Relevant electives listed below the compulsory units for this qualification
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, units of competency packaged at this level or higher in other relevant Training Packages
Compulsory Units (all required)
CHCCN511B Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCFC502A Foster physical development in early childhood
CHCFC503A Foster social development in early childhood
CHCFC504A Support emotional and psychological development in early childhood
CHCFC505A Foster cognitive development in early childhood
CHCFC506A Foster children's language and communication development
CHCIC501B Manage children's services workplace practice to address regulations and quality assurance
CHCIC510A Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
CHCIC512A Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs
CHCPR502E Organise experiences to facilitate and enhance children's development
CHCPR509A Gather, interpret and use information about children
CHCPR510B Design, implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children
CHCRF511A Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children
Electives Units
CHCIC511A Implement and promote inclusive policies and practices in children’s services
CHCORG506E Coordinate the work environment
CHCFC508A Foster children’s aesthetic and creative development
CHCORG611B Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace
CHCPR614D Observe children and interpret observations (Note pre-requisite: CHCPR509A)
