Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of educators who are responsible for the day-to-day running of a regulated school age education and care service in Australia. They plan, implement and manage programs across all areas of service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. Educators have responsibility for the supervision of volunteers and/or other staff.

Educators in this context work in outside school hours care and vacation care.

Qualification
Diploma of School Age Education and Care

Course Code CHC50221

Nationally Recognised Yes

Duration
Full time: 78 weeks
Part time: 156 weeks

Delivery Modes
You can choose the delivery mode that best suits your circumstances. Delivery modes available for this qualification include:

Online
Traineeship/Apprenticeship

Hours of Work
To achieve this qualification the individual must have completed a total of at least 280 hours of work with school age children in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include a requirement for workplace hours.

International Delivery
This course is not available to international students.

A sound ability to read, write and speak English.

A basic ability to apply numeracy.

Core Units

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
SISXDIS001 Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability

Elective Units

BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

Questioning:
written questionnaires

Product based methods:
reports, projects, displays, work samples, role plays, presentations

Direct observation:
real time assessment in the workplace/off-the-job simulation

Third party evidence:
reports from workplace supervisors

Check if there is funding available for this course on our Fees and Funding page.

ACCCO has several payment methods available to you to pay your student fees, including:

Credit Card
Direct Debit
Payment Plans
VET Student Loan

State government funding is available for this course if you meet the eligibility requirements.

Check if you are eligible on our fees and funding page.

The Diploma qualification supports employment in the following roles:

Educator in before and after school care programs
Educator in vacation care or school holiday programs
Nominated Supervisor
Support roles in leisure/youth programs including recreation Assistant
Outside School Hours Care Coordinator
Educational Leader
Other education based employers may accept this qualification, such as working as a tutor, support workers or as a teacher aide

The CHC60215 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is a great qualification for those aiming to hold management position in school age care services.