CHC50908-5
Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care) – for Year 11 and 12 STEP Students
Are you patient? Do you love children? Can you accept responsibility? You might enjoy a career as a child care worker in a child care centre, out of school hours care, kindergarten or a crèche. In this program, you will learn how to guide the behaviour and social development of infants and young children by gaining an understanding of children’s interests and needs. As a child care worker, you will be responsible for supervising children, helping with their daily routines and preparing play and learning materials.
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Career Opportunities
At the completion of this Diploma STEP students may be employed as:
• a primary teacher aide
• a group leader in a long day care centre, an occasional care centre or an outside school hours care centre
• a family day co-ordinator
• an assistant in a kindergarten or community preschool
• a primary teacher aide
• a group leader in a long day care centre, an occasional care centre or an outside school hours care centre
• a family day co-ordinator
• an assistant in a kindergarten or community preschool
Registration Details
What is STEP?
Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT) offers school students in Years 11 and 12, units from, or leading to selected Diplomas.
This program is known as STEP – Southbank Tertiary Entrance Program.
STEP students will be offered an on-campus experience at SBIT. STEP students will be required on campus at SBIT between 3–8 hours each week. Following Year 12, STEP students will have the opportunity to complete the entire Diploma program at SBIT with confirmed entry and credit into the program they have been studying.
The majority of these Diplomas will provide pathways and credit towards university programs.
Benefits
Successful completion of the Children’s Services STEP program will deliver:
• A Certificate III Children’s Services, and direct entry to the Diploma following Year 12
• 8 QCE credit points
• 12 months remaining in the Diploma – a reduction of 6 months
STEP forms part of a student’s high school curriculum and students will be accumulating credit towards their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) as well as working toward a Diploma qualification.
STEP fast-tracks completion of a Diploma by decreasing the full-time load of students following Year 12.
• After completing Year 12 STEP students will be offered confirmed entry to the Diploma they have been studying. STEP students will therefore know in Year 11 they have a guaranteed place at SBIT, post senior schooling and the ability to bypass the QTAC process at the end of Year 12.
• STEP reduces the cost of completing a Diploma, and provides an affordable option to school students who only pay material fees.
• STEP provides exposure to alternative delivery methods, including practical experience, which enhances learning and preparedness for the workplace.
• If a STEP student transitions to university after completing their Diploma they will achieve both a Diploma and university qualification in near to the equivalent time it takes to complete a university award alone.
• The pathways developed by SBIT and university partners provide a quality, highly focused learning experience for STEP students. These pathways combine the complementary strengths of both institutions.
Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT) offers school students in Years 11 and 12, units from, or leading to selected Diplomas.
This program is known as STEP – Southbank Tertiary Entrance Program.
STEP students will be offered an on-campus experience at SBIT. STEP students will be required on campus at SBIT between 3–8 hours each week. Following Year 12, STEP students will have the opportunity to complete the entire Diploma program at SBIT with confirmed entry and credit into the program they have been studying.
The majority of these Diplomas will provide pathways and credit towards university programs.
Benefits
Successful completion of the Children’s Services STEP program will deliver:
• A Certificate III Children’s Services, and direct entry to the Diploma following Year 12
• 8 QCE credit points
• 12 months remaining in the Diploma – a reduction of 6 months
STEP forms part of a student’s high school curriculum and students will be accumulating credit towards their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) as well as working toward a Diploma qualification.
STEP fast-tracks completion of a Diploma by decreasing the full-time load of students following Year 12.
• After completing Year 12 STEP students will be offered confirmed entry to the Diploma they have been studying. STEP students will therefore know in Year 11 they have a guaranteed place at SBIT, post senior schooling and the ability to bypass the QTAC process at the end of Year 12.
• STEP reduces the cost of completing a Diploma, and provides an affordable option to school students who only pay material fees.
• STEP provides exposure to alternative delivery methods, including practical experience, which enhances learning and preparedness for the workplace.
• If a STEP student transitions to university after completing their Diploma they will achieve both a Diploma and university qualification in near to the equivalent time it takes to complete a university award alone.
• The pathways developed by SBIT and university partners provide a quality, highly focused learning experience for STEP students. These pathways combine the complementary strengths of both institutions.
Entry Criteria
STEP is available to students beginning Year 11 with consent from the student’s School and Parent/Guardian.
Students will be required to apply for their Suitability Card (blue card) through the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian at the time of acceptance to STEP ready for start of study in 2012.
Students will be required to apply for their Suitability Card (blue card) through the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian at the time of acceptance to STEP ready for start of study in 2012.
Program Articulation
Successful completion of this Diploma and the achievement of certain levels of attainment may assist students to gain entry into the following University pathways:
Bachelor of Human Services – Child and Family Studies, Griffith University
- 1 year university credit
- 2 years left at university
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), QUT
- 1 year university credit (applied across four year program)
- 4 years left at university (lighter study load across four years)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies, QUT
- 1 year university credit (applied across three year program)
- 3 years left at university (lighter study load across three years)
Bachelor of Education (Primary), QUT
- 0.5 year university credit (applied across four year program)
- 4 years left at university (lighter study load in some semesters)
Bachelor of Human Services – Child and Family Studies, Griffith University
- 1 year university credit
- 2 years left at university
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), QUT
- 1 year university credit (applied across four year program)
- 4 years left at university (lighter study load across four years)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies, QUT
- 1 year university credit (applied across three year program)
- 3 years left at university (lighter study load across three years)
Bachelor of Education (Primary), QUT
- 0.5 year university credit (applied across four year program)
- 4 years left at university (lighter study load in some semesters)
Program Duration
Full Time : School: 2 years
Remaining time following STEP: 1 year
Students are required to complete 1 week of vocational placement each semester, falling during Term 1 and Term 3 holidays each year.
Remaining time following STEP: 1 year
Students are required to complete 1 week of vocational placement each semester, falling during Term 1 and Term 3 holidays each year.
Program Award
Diploma
Certificate III
Certificate III
Venue
- Southbank Campus
How to Apply
Applications for the 2012 STEP intake have now closed.
Information regarding our 2013 intake, open to current Year 10 students, will be available from our webpage in July 2012. Click here to view webpage
Cost
STEP students will not be required to pay any tuition fees, only the material and administration fees associated with the units over Years 11 and 12. The material fees for this program are:
Semester one $60.00
Semester two $60.00
Semester three $100.00
Semester four $80.00
Southbank Institute of Technology reserves the right to change program outlines and fees without notice. Material fees are non-refundable post start of study.
Upon transitioning to full-time studies students will pay relevant program fees as outlined on the standard program brochure.
Please note: All programs are subject to a $40 annual Administration Fee, payable on enrolment.
Semester one $60.00
Semester two $60.00
Semester three $100.00
Semester four $80.00
Southbank Institute of Technology reserves the right to change program outlines and fees without notice. Material fees are non-refundable post start of study.
Upon transitioning to full-time studies students will pay relevant program fees as outlined on the standard program brochure.
Please note: All programs are subject to a $40 annual Administration Fee, payable on enrolment.
For Additional Information
| Location: | Southbank |
| Telephone: | 13 72 48 |
| Facsimile: | |
| Address | |
| In Person: | Ground Floor, C Block Ernest Street South Brisbane |
| Mail: | Locked Mail Bag 14 South Brisbane QLD 4101 |
| Email: | STEP@southbank.edu.au |
| Find us at: | www.Southbank.edu.au |
Course Outline
| Semester One | Course Code | Course Name |
| CHCIC301D | Interact effectively with children |
| CHCCN305A | Provide care for babies |
| M00VPC40 | Vocational Placement |
| CHCCN302A | Provide care for children |
| Semester Two | Course Code | Course Name |
| CHCFC301A | Support the development of children |
| CHCPR301A | Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning |
| CHCPR303D | Develop understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs |
| M00VPC60 | Vocational Placement |
| Semester Three | Course Code | Course Name |
| CHCORG303A | Participate effectively in the work environment |
| CHCCN303A | Contribute to the provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner |
| CHCCN301A | Ensure the health and safety of children |
| HLTOHS300A | Contribute to OHS processes |
| HLTFA301B | Apply First Aid |
| M00VPC40 | Vocational Placement |
| Semester Four | Course Code | Course Name |
| CHCCHILD401A | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCCS400A | Work within a legal and ethical framework |
| HLTHIR403B | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
| CHCRF301D | Work effectively with families to care for the child |
| M00VPC60 | Vocational Placement |
This brochure was last updated Tuesday, 10 January 2012
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 January 2012 and 30 June 2012. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements. From the 1st January of each year, programs are subject to a fee increase in line with the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 January 2012 and 30 June 2012. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements. From the 1st January of each year, programs are subject to a fee increase in line with the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI).
