Working With Children Course

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Foundations of Working with Children
- 1.1 Understanding Children and Childhood
- 1.2 Roles in Child-Focused Services
- 1.3 Child-Centred Practice Principles
- 1.4 Professional Roles and Boundaries
- 1.5 Australian Child Services Environment
Module 02: Child Development and Individual Needs
- 2.1 Principles of Child Development
- 2.2 Physical and Motor Development
- 2.3 Cognitive and Language Development
- 2.4 Social and Emotional Developments
- 2.5 Individual Developmental Differences
- 2.6 Recognising Developmental Concerns
Module 03: Positive Relationships and Communication
- 3.1 Building Positive Relationships
- 3.2 Communicating Effectively with Children
- 3.3 Active Listening with Children
- 3.4 Supporting Emotional Expression
- 3.5 Communicating with Families
- 3.6 Maintaining Professional Relationships
Module 04: Supporting Behaviour and Participation
- 4.1 Understanding Children’s Behaviour
- 4.2 Positive Behaviour Support
- 4.3 Encouraging Cooperation and Participation
- 4.4 Supporting Emotional Regulation
- 4.5 Managing Challenging Behaviour
Module 05: Inclusion, Diversity and Wellbeing
- 5.1 Inclusive Practice with Children
- 5.2 Supporting Children with Disability
- 5.3 Understanding Neurodiversity
- 5.4 Cultural Safety and Responsiveness
- 5.5 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Perspectives
- 5.6 Supporting Child Wellbeing
Module 06: Child Safety and Australian Requirements
- 6.1 Child Safe Practice Principles
- 6.2 Recognising Abuse and Neglect
- 6.3 Mandatory Reporting Responsibilities
- 6.4 Working with Children Checks
- 6.5 Duty of Care
- 6.6 Privacy and Confidentiality
Module 07: Safe and Professional Practice
- 7.1 Work Health and Safety
- 7.2 Identifying Risks and Hazards
- 7.3 Responding to Incidents and Emergencies
- 7.4 Recording and Reporting Concerns
- 7.5 Ethical Decision-Making
- 7.6 Reflective Professional Practice

Working With Children Course

Category

Health & Social Care

Level

Course Curriculum

1.1 Understanding Children and Childhood

1.2 Roles in Child-Focused Services

1.3 Child-Centred Practice Principles

1.4 Professional Roles and Boundaries

1.5 Australian Child Services Environment

2.1 Principles of Child Development

2.2 Physical and Motor Development

2.3 Cognitive and Language Development

2.4 Social and Emotional Developments

2.5 Individual Developmental Differences

2.6 Recognising Developmental Concerns

3.1 Building Positive Relationships

3.2 Communicating Effectively with Children

3.3 Active Listening with Children

3.4 Supporting Emotional Expression

3.5 Communicating with Families

3.6 Maintaining Professional Relationships

4.1 Understanding Children’s Behaviour

4.2 Positive Behaviour Support

4.3 Encouraging Cooperation and Participation

4.4 Supporting Emotional Regulation

4.5 Managing Challenging Behaviour

5.1 Inclusive Practice with Children

5.2 Supporting Children with Disability

5.3 Understanding Neurodiversity

5.4 Cultural Safety and Responsiveness

5.5 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Perspectives

5.6 Supporting Child Wellbeing

6.1 Child Safe Practice Principles

6.2 Recognising Abuse and Neglect

6.3 Mandatory Reporting Responsibilities

6.4 Working with Children Checks

6.5 Duty of Care

6.6 Privacy and Confidentiality

7.1 Work Health and Safety

7.2 Identifying Risks and Hazards

7.3 Responding to Incidents and Emergencies

7.4 Recording and Reporting Concerns

7.5 Ethical Decision-Making

7.6 Reflective Professional Practice

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