help choosing electives

[sassy123]

ok so i hope someone can understand what i am talking about lol.

I have been looking into doing my cert 3 in childrens services through oten (tafe online) and it says there are the 11 core subjects that you have to do and then there are 4 electives tht u can choose. they give u some categories if you are lookin to qualify for centre based care, daycare, nanny and other.
but i want to pick my own electives. when i look at the categories the centre based list has more then 4 electives does that mean i can pick mroe then 4 or do i just pick 4 out of the ones that are there. maybe i should put the info fromt eh course structure to make it easier to understand.


15 units must be selected for this qualification including:
* 11 core units
* 4 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A elective which is recommended for all work roles except those
where services specifically exclude caring for babies
- Group B electives which are recommended for culturally aware and
respectful practice
- Group C electives which are recommended for centre-based care
- Group D electives which are recommended for playgroup supervision
- Group E electives which are recommended for family day care work
- Group F electives which are recommended for nanny work


Group A elective - recommended for working with babies
* CHCCN305B Provide care for babies
so this group only has 1 recommendation

- Group B electives - recommended for culturally aware and
respectful practice
* CHCIC302A Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
families to participate in children's services
* HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients
and co-workers
* HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres
Strait Islander people
this group only has 3

- Group C electives - recommended for centre-based care
* CHCCHILD301A Support behaviour of children and young people
* CHCCN305B Provide care for babies (if not already included)
* CHCCS312A Use electronic learning materials
* CHCORG303B Participate effectively in the work environment
* CHCRF301E Work effectively with families to care for the child
AND ONE of the following units:
* CHCIC302A Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
families to participate in children's services
OR
* HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients
and co-workers
OR
* CHCCS310A Support inclusive practice in the workplace
this group has 6

- Group D electives - recommended for playgroup supervision
* SRCCRO008B Interact positively with infants, toddlers and
parents in a recreation environment (Appropriate
unit for an assistant working with a mobile
resources unit)
* SRXRIK001A Undertake risk analysis of activities
this group has 2

- Group E electives - recommended for family day care work
* CHCAL307A Comply with family day care administration
requirements
* CHCCHILD301A Support behaviour of children and young people
* CHCCS310A Support inclusive practice in the workplace
* CHCIC302A Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
families to participate in children's services
* CHCRF301E Work effectively with families to care for the child
this group has 5

- Group F electives - recommended for nanny work
* CHCCHILD301A Support behaviour of children and young people
* CHCNAN301A Attend to daily functions in home based child care
* CHCRF301E Work effectively with families to care for the child
AND one (or both) of the following units:
* CHCFC502A Foster physical development in early childhood
OR
* CHCFC512A Foster physical development in middle childhood
this has 4


so i def want to do working with babies but i dont know if i can pick just 3 others or add it to the list for the daycare based category. i am doing daycare at the mo but i would like to go to a center oneday.
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sloane]

i would have thought you pick your 4 (total) from any group & that they have just classed them into groups to make it easier for people who already work in a particular field or know that they want to work in a particular area. some of them appear in two different groups as well - i guess they get students who have an interest in one sort of category & they're just narrowing down choices for them.

[sassy123]

these are the core units i have to do

CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk 22

CHCCN301B Ensure the health and safety of children 40

CHCCN302A Provide care for children 38

CHCCN303A Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner 22

CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework 40

CHCFC301A Support the development of children 50

CHCIC301E Interact effectively with children 48

CHCPR301B Provide experiences to support children's play and learning 62

CHCPR303D Develop understanding of children's interests and developmental needs 30

HLTFA301C Apply first aid 15

HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes 20


And these are the elctives. ones in red are what i want to do

BSBFLM312C Contribute to team effectiveness 36

BSBWOR204A Use business technology 20

BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness 40

CHCAD401D Advocate for clients 40

CHCADMIN403D Undertake administrative work 30

CHCAL307A Comply with family day care administration requirements 22

CHCCD420A Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities 40

CHCCHILD301A Support behaviour of children and young people 30

CHCCN305B Provide care for babies 38

CHCCS310A Support inclusive practice in the workplace 40

CHCCS312A Use electronic learning materials 20

CHCCS421A Undertake community sector work within own community 50

CHCDFV301A Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence 40

CHCFAM503B Work with a child focused approach 40

CHCFC502A Foster physical development in early childhood 56

CHCFC512A Foster physical development in middle childhood 54

CHCIC302A Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families to participate in children's services 22

CHCIC303A Work within a regulatory framework specific to children's services 20

CHCLD315A Recognise stages of lifespan development 50

CHCMH301B Work effectively in mental health 40

CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues 40

CHCNAN301A Attend to daily functions in home based child care 56

CHCOHC303A Use basic oral health screening tools 30

CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues 40

CHCORG303B Participate effectively in the work environment 22

CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice 80

CHCPR302A Support sustainable practice 34

CHCPR502E Organise experiences to facilitate and enhance children's development 52

CHCRF301E Work effectively with families to care for the child 18

HLTFA302B Provide first aid in remote situation 40

HLTFA402C Apply advanced first aid 24

HLTFS207C Follow basic food safety practices 30

HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 30

HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 25

HLTNA303C Plan and modify meals and menus according to nutrition care plans 20

HLTNA304C Plan meals and menus to meet cultural and religious needs 27

SRCCRO008B Interact positively with infants, toddlers and parents in a recreation environment 18

SRXRIK001A Undertake risk analysis of activities 15

[k4t]

As Sloane said you just pick 4. The categories look like they're just for advice but you should be able to mix and match.

[sassy123]

thanks. i thought so i just wanted to double check. i start stressin that i cant do it and end up confusing myself lol

[BlackCat]

You usually dont have to select your electives straight away either from memory. You can talk to your teachers and course coordinator and see what their recommendations are for your career goals too.

[k4t]

Also check what time of year different subjects are offered. They may not all run at the same time so sometimes that restricts your choices

[AnyDream]

Ring the course coordinator for your course and get them to explain it all to you. That's what they are there for and they are always happy to help.