The CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care is a nationally recognised qualification designed for educators responsible for the day-to-day running of regulated school age education and care services in Australia. Graduates will be equipped to plan, implement, and manage programs across all areas of service operations, using specialised knowledge and theoretical concepts in diverse work situations. This qualification is ideal for those working in outside school hours care (OSHC) and vacation care settings.

To achieve this qualification, students must complete a minimum of 280 hours of work with school age children in a regulated education and care service in Australia. These hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include a requirement for workplace hours.

Single Core Units

• BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships

• CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs

• CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and 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

• CHCSAC010 Foster holistic learning, development and wellbeing for school age children

• HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

• HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety

• SISDIS001 Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability

Clustered Core Units

Supporting Leisure and Play

• 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

Food Safety

• Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace (clustered core unit)

• Follow basic food safety practices (clustered elective unit)

Single Elective Units

• BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals

• BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans

• BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence

• CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships

• CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy

• SISXCAI007 Assist with activities not requiring equipment

Blended Delivery Online Based

• Full course enrolment

• Combination of self paced e-learning, pre-recorded training, online assessment and face to face workplace practical skills assessment

• Approximate duration 24 months with a minimum of 280 hours of work placement in an approved regulated children’s service

• Funding available, See Fees for funding information*

• Age: Minimum of 17years

• Education: Completion of Year 10 or equivalent

• Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN): Students may be required to undertake an LLN assessment to determine support needs

• Must be working in a regulated school age education and care out of school hours service

You can ask for your relevant existing skills, qualifications and experiences to be assessed and taken into account when your level of competency is being evaluated. There will be an associated Application Fee. 

• Fortnightly check-ins with the Training Centre

• Interactive e-learning to support your development and understanding

• Study nooks available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9-4pm with Facilitator support

• Options to book Online Study Support sessions via Teams - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9-4pm

• Access to the Wellbeing Support Coach for individualised additional support

Blended Online Based

• Funded Option Upfront Payment

  • $975

• Funded Option Payment Plan

  • $150 upfront, followed by 11 x $75 weekly payments

• Fee for Service - $5,000

  • $1,500 upon enrolment

  • Followed by 7 instalments of $500

Unit by Unit Enrolment

• Fee for Service

  • $230 per unit

Funding

• To receive the funding, Educators must undertake a Traineeship with their employer.