Course Description

CHC50225 Diploma of School Age Education and Care

(This is a nationally recognised qualification)

This course equips you to be a school age educator, responsible for the day-to-day running of an outside school hours care or vacation care service. Upon completion, you will have the skills and knowledge to plan, implement and manage programs across all areas of service operations.

You will have the ability to use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. You will have the ability to take responsibility for the supervision of volunteers and/or other staff.

You must complete a total of at least 280 hours of work with school age children in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.

Entry Requirements

  • You must be at least 18 years of age.
  • You must have the required level of competency in English (you may be asked to take a Language, Literacy and Numeracy and Digital Skills assessment to ensure you have the skills to succeed in the course).
  • You must complete National Child Safety Training prior to undertaking work placement.

You must hold or attain the following nationally recognised units of competency:

  • HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting.
  • CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk.
  • HLTFSE007 Oversee the day to day implenentation of food safety in the workplace.
Duration

12-18 Months

How it works

100% Online

Modules

23 Modules

Exams

No Exams Ever

Start date

Start Immediately

Price

Starting From $54.49 pw*

Key Skills

Learn how to:

  • Promote safety and wellbeing.
  • Build relationships.
  • Comply with regulatory requirements and standards.
  • Manage and lead within school aged care settings.
  • Plan and implement appropriate programs for school aged children.

Key Units

15 Core, 5 Elective, 3 Other

  • BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
  • CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
  • CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  • CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
  • CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
  • CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  • CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
  • CHCSAC006 Support children to participate in school age care
  • CHCSAC007 Develop and implement play and leisure experiences in school age care
  • CHCSAC008 Work collaboratively and respectfully with school age children
  • CHCSAC010 Foster holistic learning, development and wellbeing for school age children
  • HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
  • HLTFSE007 Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace
  • HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
  • SISXPL005 Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability
  • CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
  • BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
  • BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
  • BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
  • BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
  • BSBOPS405 Organise business meetings
  • BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
  • BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities

Potential Career And Study Pathways

  • School Aged Care Educator
  • OSHC Coordinator.
  • Vacation Care Program Lead
  • Nominated Supervisor
  • Bachelor or Higher Degrees in Education

Payment Plans

Full Support

$54.49 per week

*Via Stripe, we offer a broad range of payment options with fortnightly or monthly instalments.

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