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INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES (WITH A CHILD CARE FOCUS) Four seleted child care units • HLTFSE001....................................................... • HLTWHS001.................................................... • SITXCOM001.................................................. • HLTAID003.......................................................
Follow basic food safety practices Participate in Workplace Health and Safety Source and Present Information Provide first aid (provision by outside provider)
To be successful in this course you need to: • have a desire to work with children • have good communication skills • be willing to put theory into practice • have a friendly, accepting and welcoming personality • be co-operative and willing to work as part of a team. In this course you will: • gain an induction into the childcare industry • work towards completing four units from the CHC Community Services Training Package • learn how to interact with children • develop an understanding of children’s needs, development and abilities • participate in an industry work placement • complete a first aid course • receive a Statement of Attainment listing the units you have satisfactorily completed • attain 8 TCE points for all units completed. Class activities include: • assessment and research tasks • presentations • on the job scenarios • group work. This course could lead to: • a career in child care or teaching • further study in Certificate II in Community Services, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education or Working with Children Level 2 (TASC) • the 4 units could contribute to Certificate II in Community Services if students choose to study this qualification in the future.
ST MARY’S COLLEGE YEAR 10 COURSE GUIDE 2022
