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provide the necessary skills to provide an appropriate
counselling and referral network for the individual needs of
parents and children.
AC712 Professional Development
12 hours Prahran
A subject in the Certificate in Child Care (Homebased).
Content
This subject is considered an integral component for
homebased care workers in providing a child care service.
It examines the historical aspect of homebased child care
and provides the skills and resources to deliver a
professional quality service to the community which
reinforces the status of homebased child-care workers as
professional providers of a children's service.
AC713 Children's Growth and Development
20 hours Prahran
A subject in the Certificate in Child Care (Homebased).
Objectives and content
This subject will provide the basic theoretical knowledge of
growth and development of children from birth to ten
years. It will include the knowledge required to develop a
sound understanding of the many different childrearing
practices in homebased care.
AC714 Daily Care and Routines
22 hours Prahran
A subject in the Certificate in Child Care (Homebased).
Obiectives and content
This subject will provide the skills in basic caregiving in the
areas of home safety, hygiene, occupational health for the
care and nurturing of children taking into account the
cultural diversity of the children in care.
AC715 Play and Learning
22 hours Prahran
A subject in the Certificate in Child Care (Homebased).
Objdves and content
This subject will provide the skills and knowledge required
to provide an enjoyable environment for children which
facilitates learning and development. It is also designed to
help the carer provide an environment which reinforces
children's pride in their own ethnicity and enhances their
self esteem.
AC716 Families in Australia
10 hours Prahran
A subject in the Certificate in Child Care (Homebased).
Content
This subject looks at the different cultures, environments
and ideas of caring for children in their communities.
AC717 Practical Placement
100 hours Prahran
A subject in the Certificate in Child Care (Homebased).
~bjedives and content
Practical work with children is an essential component of
the course. It gives the students the opportunity to relate
theoretical knowledge to their work with children, families
and coordinating staff. Approximately one two-hour visit
by University staff is required to assess each student. The
one visit per student is a minimum course requirement. If
further visits are required this can be done in consultation
with student and coordinating staff. The visit can be either
in the caregivers home or at the family day care play group.
AC819 Policy
Hawthorn, Prahran
A subject in the Certificate in Home and Community Care.
Objectives and content
Students will develop an understanding of policy making
processes, and how to relate policy to practice.
AC820 Health and Safety
Hawthorn, Prahran
A subject in the Certificate in Home and Community Care.
Obj ves and content
Students will learn about stress management, principles of
hygiene, safety in the home and workplace, and First Aid
Level 1.
AC82 1 Client Population
Hawthorn, Prahran
A subject in the Certificate in Home and Community Care.
Objectives and content
Students will learn about human development, through the
stages of infancy, adolescence, adulthood and old age. The
module also includes studies of disabilities, issues and
conditions specific to target groups, and clients' rights to
independence and dignity.
AC822 Work Environment
Hawthorn, Prahran
A subject in the Certificate in Home and Community Care.
Objectives and content
Students will develop an understanding of the role of a
Home and Community Care worker, related industrial
issues, and referral processes.
AC823 Field Work Tutorial
Hawthorn, Prahran
A subject in the Certificate in Home and Community Care.
Objectives and content
This module examines expectations, responsibilities, and
preparation for on-job training.
AC824 Home Care and Personal Assistance
Hawthorn, Prahran
A subject in the Certificate in Home and Community Care.
Objectives and content
Students will learn about environmental maintenance, meal
preparation, personal care, activities for daily living, and
respite care.
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