2009New Training Package for Children’s Services

Industry Consultation Survey - Diploma

A new Training Package for Children’s Services has been released and as a result, there will be a new Diploma in Children’s Services course being introduced. ACCCO is currently transitioning in the new course and at the moment, we are deciding on what electives to include. While we have no say in what the compulsory units are, this is your opportunity to have a say in what elective units we will provide for all students in the Diploma of Children’s Services course.

The 13 compulsory units for the course include…

CHCCN511AEstablish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

CHCFC502AFoster physical development in early childhood

CHCFC503AFoster social development in early childhood

CHCFC504ASupport emotional and psychological development in early childhood

CHCFC505AFoster cognitive development in early childhood

CHCFC506AFoster children’s language and communication development

CHCIC501AManage children’s services workplace practice to address regulations and quality assurance

CHCIC510AEstablish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour

CHCIC512APlan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs

CHCPR502DOrganise experiences to facilitate and enhance children’s development

CHCPR509AGather, interpret and use information about children

CHCPR510ADesign, implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children

CHCRF511AWork in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children

The course requires 5 elective units, however…

  • ACCCO is following the recommendations of the training package and including the following elective in its course:CHCIC302A -Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families to participate in children’s services.Some students will complete this at Certificate III level and will have a credit for this as they enter the Diploma.
  • ACCCO is including the unit CHCORG506C- Coordinate the work environment as this unit may be mandatory in some jurisdictions. This will ensure that the Diploma will be recognised in all States and Territories in Australia.

However, we would like your feedback in what you would like to see as the final three electives….

CHCCN520CAdvocate for the rights and needs of children and young people

CHCFC507AUse music to enhance children’s experience and development

CHCFC508AFoster children’s aesthetic and creative development

CHCIC511AImplement and promote inclusive policies and practices in children’s services

CHCINF407CMeet information needs of the community

CHCPR614CObserve children and interpret observations

HLTHIR403BWork effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

CHCFAM503B Work with a child focused approach

CHCFC520CPromote ethical understanding of children

CHCPR515ADevelop and implement a program to support sustainable practice

If you would like more information about the comparison between the current and new courses, please go to

We would appreciate it if you could take the time to choose three electives and return this survey ASAP to fax (07) 3257 1872 or email:

We appreciate your time!

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Please note: The introduction of the new training package does not affect any person completing a current course. There will be a transition period whereby current courses will be phased out and new courses will be introduced.