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This major adopts the frameworks of human rights and social inclusion. It equips students with knowledge and skills of working in leadership positions with children, families and communities in a range of fields. These fields include early education and care, family support, parent education and policy and service development.
This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
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This major includes two professional placement components. The first one is undertaken in the first year of study, while the second is a year-long placement undertaken in the third year of study.
Students are required to provide evidence of a valid Working With Children Check.
Professional Placement requirements are determined by Australian Community Workers Association and by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority.
Students will be required to repeat the units should they fail, as successful completion of the placements is required for completion of the course.
Early Childhood and Care Educator, Children Services Coordinator, Coordinator of Parent Education and Early Intervention Programs, Family Support Officer/Coordinator, Community Development Officer/Coordinator, Policy Officer
This major prepares graduates for a range of positions in the family support, early education and care, and community development field in local, state government and in the not-for-profit sector.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CHN1101 | Ecology of Children and Families 1 | 15 |
| CSV1103 | Interpersonal and Helping Skills | 15 |
| CSV1101 | Introduction to Community Work | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CHN1102 | Ecology of Children and Families 2 | 15 |
| CHN1103 | Working with Infants and Toddlers | 15 |
| CSV1102 | Introduction to Social Analysis | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CHN3130 | Purpose of Play | 15 |
| CHN3203 | Child Rearing | 15 |
| CSV2109 * | Vulnerable People and Communities | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSV2108 | Culture, Equity and Diversity | 15 |
| CSV2115 | Leadership and Management in Community Services | 15 |
| CSV2116 | Ethics in Human Services | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CHN3113 | Children and Family Studies Professional Placement | 30 |
| CSV3101 | Social Policy | 15 |
| CSV2111 | Community Development | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CHN3206 | Designing Family Support Programmes | 15 |
| CSV3114 | Social Research and Program Evaluation | 15 |
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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