2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

104 I TAFE Courses I Health and Human Services
The course combines both classroom teaching and practical placement. Students
gain 'hands-on' experience working with children in before school care, after
school care and vacation care services. Great importance is attached to the
student's performance in practical placements which constitutes a significant
component of the course.
Aims & Objectives
This course is available to those currently working in out of school hours care and
those who wish to enter the field. This course enables people who are currently
working in the OSHC industry to have their knowledge, skills and experience
recognised. It also provides flexible learning options to further develop
understanding of OSHC programs and improve career pathways.
Campus
Prahran; Workplace Training.
Career opportunities
On successful completion of this course graduates will be qualified to work as
coordinators in Out of School Hours programs. Opportunities include work as
qualified professional in before school care, after school care, and vacation care.
There are career pathways into service coordination and with further study into
reaching policy and management roles.
Course duration
Oelivered over eighteen months to two years through a mix of campus based and
workplace teaching and assessment model.
Structure
It is expected that students will be required to attend classes for approximately 36
weeks of the year on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays between 1O.00am and 1.30pm.
Students will also be required to attend Saturday classes two to three times per
term. The course also includes a significant amount of off-campus time doing
assignments, participating in study groups, preparing for workplace assessment
and self study.
All students will be expected to undertake Workplace Assessment to demonstrate
the competency standards reflected in the Competency Training Packages for the
industry.
If students are working in OSHC all efforts will be made to enable them to
undertake a significant proportion of their fieldwork in their place of work.
However there will be an expectation that they may be required to undertake a
proportion of the fieldwork hours outside of their place of employment.
Course subjects
Developmental Studies
CHCFC2A Foster Physical Development
CHCFC3A Foster Social Development
CHCFC4A Foster Emotional & Pyschological Development
CHCFC5A Foster Cognitive Development
CHCFC6A Foster Language Development
CHCFC7A Foster Aesthetic & Creative Development
CHCIC12A Plan Inclusion of Children with Additional Needs
CHCPR3A Observe Children
CHCPR9A Use Observations & Records
CHCPR13A Facilitate the Development of Programs for Children with
Additional Needs
CHCCN10A Support Emotional Needs
Communication with Children
CHCIC1A Interact Positively with Children
CHCIC10A Establish Plans for Developing Responsible Behaviour
CHCIC14A Facilitate Children's Communication Skills
CHCIC2A Guide Children's Behaviour
CHCIC4A Work Colloboratively with Children
Health Studies
CHCCHILD2A Support the Rights & Safety of Children
CHCCNl1A Guide, Establish & Maintain a Healthy & Safe Environment
CHCCN3A
CHCCN4A
CHCORG17A
CHCORG4A
CHCCNBA
Prepare Food
Respond to IfIness, Accident & Emergencies
Implement OH&S Policies
Follow OH&S Policies
Plan Care Routines
Entry requirements
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, or
mature age. Applicants must also be working in the OSHC industry and meet the
following criteria:
1. Demonstrated interest in and suitability for work in children's services field.
2. Entry competencies which reflect the starting point for course delivery.
3. Physical and psychological health necessary to meet course requirements
including practicum.
4. Demonstrated maturity including ability to be responsible for the care of
children.
Course entry requirements recognise the need for flexibility with respect to entry.
Four major categories for entry have been established: School Leavers, Alternative
Category (ACE) Entry, Mature Age Students and Persons of Non-English Speaking
Background who are also working in the OSHC Industry.
Application procedure
Applicants should contact the Department of Child and Family Studies on (03)
92146863 or 9214 6822 to obtain an application form.
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
CHC60399
Advanced Diploma of
Community Services
(Children's Services)
This is a new course for those with the Diploma of Community Services (Children's
Services) - Centre Based Care or equivalent. It is designed to further the
leadership and management skills of those working in children's services who
hold positions of responsibility or who wish to gain positions of responsibility.
Campus
Prahran
Career opportunities
Leadership and management roles in the children's services industry.
Course duration
Two semesters full-time or part-time equivalent.
Course subjects
Community, Ethics & Advocacy
CHCCN20A Advocate for the Rights and Needs of Children
CHCSD 12A Act as a Resource to Workers
CHCS07A Support Community Resources
CHCFC20A Promote the Ethical Understanding of Children
Leadership & Management
CHCORGl1A Lead & Develop Others
Advanced Communication Skills
CHCCOM4A Develop, Implement and Promote Effective Communication
Techniques
CHCRF23A Respond to Problems and Complaints about the Service
Financial Management & IT
CHCINF2A Maintain Organisation's Information Systems
CHCAOMIN4A Manage Organisation's Finances, Accounts and Resources
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002