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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.
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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.
This Major has been Accredited by: Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA)
Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) have professionally accredited this course. To meet the professional accreditation requirements with ACWA, students selecting this major as part of the Bachelor of Social Science must undertake certain units including 400 hours in the community and social science field.
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 |
| CSV2111 | Community Development | 15 |
| CSV2109 | Vulnerable People and Communities | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSV2108 | Culture, Equity and Diversity | 15 |
| CHN3203 | Child Rearing | 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 |
| CHN3206 | Designing Family Support Programmes | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSV2115 | Leadership and Management in Community Services | 15 |
| CSV3114 | Social Research and Program Evaluation | 15 |
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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