Diploma of Children's Services
(Early Childhood Education and Care)
| Course Code: | CHC50908 |
| Department: | Centre for Community Wellbeing |
| Study Area(s): | Children's Services |
| Location(s): | Broadmeadows |
| Course Length: | Full-time (2 years) Part-time night (3 years) |
| Direct Entry: | You can apply for this course directly through Kangan Institute. |
| VTAC: | Year 12 and mature age applicants can apply for this course at the VTAC website during the VTAC period. |
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Course overview
This course is designed to prepare students to be responsible for the planning and implementation of quality programs for children to best meet their developmental needs.
Course modules
| CORE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCN511A | Establish, Maintain a Safe and Healthy Environment For Children | 40 |
| CHCFC503A | Foster Social Development in Early Childhood | 70 |
| CHCFC504A | Support Emotional and Psychological Development in Early Childhood | 50 |
| CHCFC506A | Foster Children's Language and Communication Development | 100 |
| CHCFC507A | Use Music to Enhance Children's Experience and Development | 40 |
| CHCIC501A | Manage Children's Services Workplace Practice to Address Regulations and Quality Assurance | 120 |
| CHCIC510A | Establish and Implement Plans For Developing Cooperative Behaviour | 40 |
| CHCIC512A | Plan and Implement The Inclusion of Children With Additional Needs | 40 |
| CHCPR502D | Organise Experiences to Facilitate and Enhance Children's Development | 80 |
| CHCPR509A | Gather, Interpret and Use Information About Children | 70 |
| CHCPR510A | Design, Implement and Evaluate Programs and Care Routines For Children | 170 |
| Total hours: | 820 | |
| ELECTIVE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHCFC502A | Foster Physical Development in Early Childhood | 45 |
| CHCIC511A | Implement and Promote Inclusive Policies and Practices in Children's Services | 40 |
| CHCORG428A | Reflect On and Improve Own Professional Practice | 120 |
| CHCORG506C | Coordinate The Work Environment | 90 |
| CHCRF511A | Work in Partnership With Families to Provide Appropriate Care For Children | 70 |
Course Fees
Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!
You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!
| Government Subsidised | Fee For Service (Full fee) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession | Non concession | RPL | Concession | Non concession | RPL | |
| Tuition fees | $ 100# | $ 2500 | $ 95 | n/a | $ 6500 | $ 3250 |
| Student Services & Amenities Fees | $ 32 | $ 212^ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ancillary Fees | $ 26 | $ 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
# Concession card holders enrolling in a Diploma or Advanced Diploma are under 25 as at 01/01/2012 the concession tuition fee applies.
# If an Indigenous student the relevant concession tuition fee applies.
^ Fees will not be more than stated.
* Approximate fees displayed are based on calendar year calculations. The fees apply to the units enrolled in 2012 only. Any enrolments in subsequent years will be charged at the rates applicable for that year.
* Materials fees may be required.
How to calculate fees? See the examples here.
| Tuition fee | Student Services & Amenities Fees | Ancillary Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example 1: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Deepening program with 200 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1,196.00 | $0.32 x 200 = $64.00 | $26.00 | $1,286.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $2,392.00 | n/a | n/a | $2,392.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $1,196.00 | n/a | n/a | $1,196.00 |
| Example 2: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Deepening program with 900 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | Capped at the maximum of $2,500.00 | $0.32 x 900 = $288.00 but capped at the maximum of $212.00 | $26.00 | $2,738.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $6,500.00 but capped at the maximum of $6500.00 | n/a | n/a | $6500.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $3,250.00 but capped at the maximum of $3250.00 | n/a | n/a | $3250.00 |
See the detailed fees breakdown here.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Contact us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a fee schedule. The Federal Government has committed to paying the tuition fees for the Diploma studies until 2014. There will be extra costs for Institute fees, reference books or specialised materials.
What employment opportunities will I have?
Employment opportunities are extremely high with a 'skills shortage' of Diploma trained workers, particularly in the long day care field. A graduate may apply for positions in day care centres as EarlyChildhood Educators, in playgroups as Program Facilitators, in private homes as Nanies, in Out of School Hours Care as Program Leaders and in other children's services.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
You will gain skills to work with infants and children from birth to eight years of age and gain the essential employability skills required to work effectively within a team and lead a room within a children's service.
What qualifications will I receive?
As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion you will be awarded the Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care).
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
Kangan Institute students who graduate with a Diploma of Children's Services are able to take advantage of the 'pathways' arrangement with both Victoria University and Monash University. Students can receive advanced standing (credit) in the form of course credit points towards a bachelor qualification. Each university study unit carries a credit point value.
As of 03/2010, students who have graduated with the Diploma of Children's Services can utilise advanced standing pathways in the following bachelor degrees:
Monash University
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (BECS) [Subject to standard Monash application and enrolment procedures]
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (BECEd) [Subject to standard Monash application and enrolment procedures]
Victoria University (VU)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood/Primary) [Pathway and credit for 12 months/8 units]
Can I apply?
You will need to have passed VCE or equivalent, or be mature age. Applicants without current childcare experience are encouraged to do one day’s voluntary work experience in a child care centre prior to an interview.
Full-time applicants MUST also apply through VTAC.
How do I apply?
Applications are open for 2012 intake. Apply online or with an application form from the Customer Service Centre.
Application pack can be downloaded from http://www.kangan.edu.au/departments/centre-for-better-living/
How will I be selected for this course?
Selection for this course requires attendance at an information session and interview. The course is now full for 2012.
How long is the course?
The full-time course is approximately 25 hours a week for two years - a total of 870 hours a year including practical placements. The part-time course is offered two nights a week over three years with a four week practical placement scheduled for each of the three years.
Where and how can I study?
Full-time classes are held at the Broadmeadows campus over four days from 9am to 4pm.
Part-time classes are held two nights per week - Mondays and Thursdays from 6pm to 9.15pm.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is a necessary part of this program to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge set out in the competency standards. You may be assessed by demonstration, written work, projects, case studies, log books, on-the-job and off-the-job tasks, supervisor reports, or a combination of these methods. You will be informed in advance about the assessment procedure and criteria.
Additional comments
For enquiries phone us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or 03 9279 2222. Alternatively e-mail enquiries@kangan.edu.au for an Application Form.
What will I study?
Development, Health, Communication and Interaction, Programming and Professional Studies.
Applicants may be required to enrol in the Certificate III in Children's Services in 2012 prior to enrolling in the Diploma as these competencies are prerequisite to the Diploma delivery.
