2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

TAFE Courses 1 Health and Human Services 1101
Website: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/socsci/
ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS WORK
CHC40299 Certificate IV in Community
Services (Alcohol and Other
Drugs Work)
This course aims to provide appropriate training for workers whose primary role is
to reduce the harm associated with the use of alcohol and other drugs.
Campus
Prahran
Career opportunities
Employment in the community services sector in areas that provide clinical
support services, community development, health promotion and prevention
services.
Course duration
One year full-time.
Course subjects
Introduction to the alcohol and other drug sector:
Provide first point of contact for potential clients.
Support people with alcohol and/or other drug issues.
Provide services to clients with alcohol and/or other drug issues.
Work with clients who are intoxicated.
Provide needle exchange services.
Provide alcohol and other drug withdrawal services.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. However, preference will be given to
those currently employed in the industry, those who have past experience as
volunteers or in paid employment, and those with personal experience in caring
for people with alcohol and/or other drug issues.
Application procedure
Applicants should apply directly to the Department of Community and Further
Education on (03) 9214 6866. All applicants are required to attend an information
session at which interviews will be arranged.
Further information
Contact the Department of Community and Further Education on (03) 92146866
Website: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/cafe/
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
CHC20399
Certificate II in Community
Services (Children's Services)
The Certificate II in Community Services (Children's Services) is part of a suite of
courses that provide a comprehensive package of training to meet the needs of
the children's services industry and reflects the competency standards required.
The course has national accreditation. Graduates of this course can apply to
articulate with credits into the Certificate III and Diploma child care courses.
The course can be undertaken by open learning. It contains the first modules of
the Certificate III and the Diploma. Students are supported by workshops, phone
tutoring and study using manuals. Streams of this course are adapted for those
interested in Home Based Care (Family Day Care) as well as for those interested
in Centre Based Care. This course is also conducted in schools as a vocational
program for Year 11 and 12.
Campus
Croydon; Distance Education/Learning
Career opportunities
This course provides training for a challenging career with children in the home
based environment.
Course duration
Six months full-time, up to two years part-time.
Structure
This course is offered in a range of ways. This includes a flexible delivery option
which allows students to enrol in the entire course (which can be completed in 6
months) or in individual modules. There is no time limit on how long the course
can take to complete. Students are required to complete 90 hours practical work
with children across the two years. This course is also conducted for secondary
school students, generally over Years 11 and 12. Arrangements can be made for
secondary school students to be taught as part of a school cluster at a secondary
school or on the Croydon or Prahran campuses. Further training is available
through Swinburne's: Certificate III in Community Services (Children's Services).
and the Diploma of Community Services (Children's Services) which is recognised
as the qualification for Level 3 child care workers i.e. fully qualified professionals
under the Children's Services regulations.
Course subjects
CHCCN1A
CHCCN2A
CHCICAA
CHCCHILD1A
CHCCNAA
CHCORG4A
CHCORG2A
CHCCOM1A
CHCFC1A
CHCPRI A
Entry requirements
Maintain Healthy & Safe Environment
Provide Physical Care
Communciate with Children
Work within Legislative & Ethical requirements
Support Babies Needs
Follow the Organisation's OH&S Policies
Work with Others
Communciate with People Accessing the Services of the
Organisation
Support the Development of Children in the Service
Facilitate play & Leisure
There are no formal entry requirements.
Application procedure
Applicants should apply directly to the Department of Child and Family Studies on
(03) 9213 6828 (Croydon), or: (03) 9214 6863, or: (03) 9214 6822 (Prahran)
Further information
Contact the Department of Child and Family Studies on:
(03) 9213 6828 (Croydon), or
(03) 9214 6863 or (03) 9214 6822 (Prahran)
Website: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/csh/index.htm
CHC30399
Certificate III in Community
Services (Children's Services)
The Certificate III Children's Services is a part of a suite of courses which provide
a comprehensive package of training to meet the needs of the children's services
industry, and reflects the competency standards as outlined in the Community
Services Training Packages. Swinburne University is the largest training package
provider of children's services courses in Victoria.
The course provides training for a challenging career with young children aged
from 0-6 years. It also provides training for those who wish to work in before
school/after school and vacation care with children 5-12 years. This course has
extensive credits into the Diploma of Community Services (Children's Services).
Graduates can apply to enter the Diploma course with advanced standing.
Campus
Croydon; Prahran
Career opportunities
Employment in a range of children's services including Long Day Care (0-6 years),
Occasional Care (0-6 years) and in kindergartens and pre-schools as assistants.
Professional recognition
The course has national accreditation, which allows graduates the opportunity to
apply for work throughout most States/Territories of Australia. Graduates of this
course are recognised in the award as Level 2 Child Care workers.
Swinburne University of Technology 1 TAFE Handbook 2002