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AS421 Special Needs AS464 Child Study 1
30 hours Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Community Services (Child
Care).
Objectives and content
Familiarises students with the benefits of early intervention
and the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of
integration programs. It provides knowledge of the
resources available in the community to assist in
integrating children with additional needs into child care -.
services. The module covers basic information about a
range of physical, social, emotional and cognitive
disabilities enabling students to prepare plans for individual
children with special needs.
AS427 Professional Development
45 hours Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Community Services (Child
Care).
Obiectives and content
Provides an overview of the children's services field and the
role of the professional caregiver in it. It covers the role of
government, unions and employer groups in children's
services and increases awareness of the range of children's
services and resources. Examines past and present
community attitudes towards children's services, and the
wav in which a careeiver " can contribute to effective
management and administration.
AS435 Communication 2
30 hours Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Community Services ( Child
v, Care).
-. 5 Content
Builds on the skills developed in Communication Skills 1.
Covers the development of leadership and team building
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P. skills as well as effective jobseeking and negotiating skills.
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" AS436 Family and Society 2
30 hours Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Community Services (Child
Care).
Objectives and content
A central focus is the development of knowledge, skills and
attitudes which enable students to provide environments
which maximise opportunities for every child and family,
whatever their race, cultural group, country of origin,
religion, sex, socio-economic, status or family structure.
Provides information on ways to resource families.
AS463 Behaviour and Guidance 1
30 hours Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Community Services (Child
Care).
Objectives and content
Provides the knowledge and skills appropriately use
positive guidance, encourage responsible relationships and
effectively communicate with infants and young children.
30 hours Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Community Services (Child
Care).
Obiectives and content
In this subject, students commence longitudinal study,
following the development of a baby over an eighteen
month period. Child Study enable students to observe a
baby within the context of the family and home
environment, practisinp. techniques in recording and
analysing observations and in maintaining objectivity and
sensitivity when collating confidential material.
AS467 Communication Skills 1
30 hours Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Community Services (Child
Care).
Obiectives and content
Prdvides the knowledge and skills required for effective
communication. Competencies covered include
establishing and maintaining good relationships with
children, parents and other staff and the ability to
communicate . . clearly and effectively both orally and in
AS468 Family and Society 1
30 hours Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Community Services (Child
Care)
Provides an insight into the diversity of groups and family
structures in Australian society. Cover inequalities in
Australian society and the implications for care-givers.
AS469 Daily Care Health and Safety 1
20 hours Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Community Services (Child
Care)
Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary
to provide a safe, secure and nurturing environment for
young children.
AS470 Daily Care Health and Safety 3
30 hours Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Community Services (Child
Care)
Provides students with the skills necessary to provide safe,
effective nurturing, basic care routines for the care of
infants and young children.
AS471 Human Biology
30 hours Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Community Services (Child
Care).
Obiectives and content
Examines the structure and function of the body and the
way in which this relates to appropriate caregiving
practices for children. The module covers changes in the
human body from birth to maturity, biological
development, and caregiving practices which optimise such