Become a fully qualified child care supervisor where you will be responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services.

In most states this is the highest qualification required at director or service manager level for children’s service centre-based care, and you will learn all the licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirements.

We are holding upcoming information sessions for enrolment into this course. All interested students are encouraged to attend.

• Footscray Nicholson dates
• Werribee dates

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson, Industry, Melton, St Albans and Werribee
• College:
  College of Education
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus, Industry, Traineeship and Working in the Workplace
• Course code:
  CHC50908
• Duration:
  2 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• child care supervisor
• director of child care centre
• service manager of child care centre

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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.

18 units must be selected for this qualification including 13 compulsory units and 5 elective units.

A wide range of elective units are available and may include 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, workplace requirements, units of competency packaged at this level or higher in other relevant Training Packages.

• Establish and Maintain a Safe and Healthy Environment for Children

  Unit code

  CHCCN511B

• Foster Physical Development in Early Childhood

  Unit code

  CHCFC502A

• Foster Social Development in Early Childhood

  Unit code

  CHCFC503A

• Support Emotional and Psychological Development in Early Childhood

  Unit code

  CHCFC504A

• Foster Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

  Unit code

  CHCFC505A

• Foster Children’s Language and Communication Development

  Unit code

  CHCFC506A

• Manage Children’s Services Workplace Practice to Address Regulations and Quality Assurance

  Unit code

  CHCIC501B

• Establish and Implement Plans for Developing Cooperative Behaviour

  Unit code

  CHCIC510A

• Plan and Implement Inclusion of Children With Additional Needs

  Unit code

  CHCIC512A

• Organise Experiences to Facilitate and Enhance Children's Development

  Unit code

  CHCPR502E

• Gather, Interpret and Use Information About Children

  Unit code

  CHCPR509A

• Design, Implement and Evaluate Programs and Care Routines for Children

  Unit code

  CHCPR510B

• Work in Partnership With Families to Provide Appropriate Care for Children

  Unit code

  CHCRF511A

• Provide Care for Babies

  Unit code

  CHCCN305B

• Participate Effectively in the Work Environment

  Unit code

  CHCORG303C

• Work Effectively With Families to Care for the Child

  Unit code

  CHCRF301E

• Support Sustainable Practice

  Unit code

  CHCPR302A

• Communicate Appropriately With Clients and Colleagues

  Unit code

  CHCCOM302D

• Support Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Island Families to Participate in Children's Services

  Unit code

  CHCIC302A

• Implement and Promote Inclusive Policies and Practices in Children's Services

  Unit code

  CHCIC511A

• Foster Children's Aesthetic and Creative Development

  Unit code

  CHCFC508A

• Develop and Implement a Program to Support Sustainable Practice

  Unit code

  CHCPR515A

• Reflect on and Improve Own Professional Practice

  Unit code

  CHCORG428A

• Contribute to Provision of Nutritionally Balanced Food in a Safe and Hygienic Manner

  Unit code

  CHCCN303A

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:

• CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
• CHCCN301B 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
• CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
• CHCFC301A Support the development of children
• CHCIC301E Interact effectively with children
• CHCPR301B 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

• Year 12: To gain entry students must complete CHC30708 Certificate III in Children's Services. Apply via VTAC
• International: IELTS 5.5 To gain entry students must complete CHC30708 Certificate III in Children's Services.
• Mature: To gain entry students must complete CHC30708 Certificate III in Children's Services. Apply via: VTAC, Direct Entry, interview, written application