Written to support delivery of units in the Certificate III in Children’s Services from CHC08, this text provides a solid introduction to working in children’s services.

WORKING IN CHILDREN’S SERVICES SERIES

Each of the books in the award-winning Working in Children’s Services Series has been written to assist students in attaining the skills and knowledge required to achieve a Children’s Services qualification. With its easy-to-read style and engaging full-colour presentation, this series is an excellent resource for students. Other titles in the series:

Certificate III in Children’s Services
Birth to Big School, 2nd edition (ISBN: 9781442511415 )

Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care)
The Business of Childcare, 2nd edition (ISBN: 9781442514294)
Frameworks for Learning Development, 2nd edition (ISBN: 9781442514287)

• Graphic full colour presentation engages students and helps them to understand the concepts presented
  

• Learning outcomes listed throughout ensure students focus on the key topics
• Margin notes further explain key concepts
• Scenarios show students how the theory is applied in real life
• Think About activities enable students to reflect on the theory
• Discussion activities encourage classroom debate on important issues
• Glossary of terms for ease of reference.

Karen Kearns M.Ed. (EC), B.Ed. (EC), Grad.Dip.Ed. (Spec.Ed.), Dip.Teach. (EC) and Cert. IV Assessment and Workplace Training.
Karen is the founder of an RTO specialising in child care and has been actively involved in early childhood education as a teacher, Children’s Services Advisor, lecturer and consultant. She is co-author of several early childhood texts and has a special interest in the management of children’s services.

CHCCHILD401A    Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCCN301A          Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCCN302A          Provide care for children
CHCCN303A          Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner
CHCCN305A          Provide care for babies
CHCCS310A          Support inclusive practice in the workplace
CHCCS400A         Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCIC302A           Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families to participate in children’s services
CHCORG303A      Participate effectively in the work environment
CHCRF301D         Work effectively with families to care for the child
HLTHIR404B         Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
HLTOHS300A       Contribute to OHS processes