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Diploma in School Aged Education and Care

Expand your career in Outside School Hours and Vacation Care

CHC50221

Mixed Delivery:
Online and In-Person

18-24 Months Completion

Multiple funding options

Diploma of School Aged Education and Care Course Description

The Diploma of School Aged Education and Care is an in depth qualification that will help you advance your career working in Outside School hours and vacation care. It will allow you to take on higher levels of responsibility in the day-to-day running of a regulated school age education and care service in Australia.

Within the Diploma, it will give you further knowledge on how to implement and manage learning programs for school aged children and support you in supervising staff and visitors. It will assist you in designing, planning and evaluating learning programs for school aged children and give you highly sought after skills, knowledge and experience in childhood development that services are seeking in highly skilled educators.

Qualification

Diploma of School Aged Education and Care

Course Code

CHC50221

Nationally Recognised

Yes

Duration

Full Time: 104 Hours

Part Time: 208 Hours

Self Paced: Opportunity to fast track qualifications student driven

Delivery Modes

You can choose the delivery mode that best suits your circumstances from the following:

  1. Online
  2. Mixed mode online and face to face delivery

Placement Hours of Work

To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.

International Delivery

This course is not currently 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

CHCPRT025
Identify and report 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

ELECTIVES

 

BSBHRM413
Support the learning and development of teams and individuals

CHCDIS006
Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports

CHCDIS007
Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability

CHCDIS009
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person centred approach

CHCPRP001
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

HLTFSE001
Follow basic food safety practices

BSBSUS411
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

HLTAID016
Manage first aid services and resources

 

  • Direct real time assessment in the workplace
  • Prepared individual work pieces ie. reports, projects, displays, role plays, presentations
  • Written questionnaires
  • Reports from workplace supervisors

ELC Training Australia’s preferred method of payment of student fees is by instalment in arrears. This is supported by the following payment methods available to you:

  • Credit Card
  • Direct Debit
  • Payment Plans

Multiple funding options are available. Find out more about it on our Fees page. 

Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to make informed choices about employment. Employment prospects for people holding the CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care qualification include:

  • Nominated Supervisor
  • Group Coordinator
  • Group Leader
  • Outside School Hours Care Coordinator
  • Outside School Hours Care Educator
  • Program Leader
  • Team Leader
  • Vacation Care Coordinator

This qualification enables students to work towards becoming a childcare Manager/ Director or an Outside School Hours Care Coordinator/ Director. This pathway is ideal for learners who wish to increase their vocational experience before entering the workforce.

Fees for Diploma in School Aged Education and Care

Work while you study

If you are already working in an OSHC service we may be able to support you through your education by agreement with your employer.

Our preferred delivery method is a blended mix of study tools including practical workplace based training and assessment. 

This avenue supported by a qualified trainer and assessor on site to help you achieve your study goals. 

Why study your Diploma

Earning a Diploma in School Age Education and Care can be a rewarding career move. This nationally recognised qualification equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel as an early childhood educator. The program not only provides a comprehensive curriculum covering diverse aspects of child development and care but also incorporates 208 hours of practical work experience in a regulated school age education and care service in Australia. This hands-on experience proves invaluable in solidifying your learning and preparing you for real-world scenarios in settings like Out of Hours Care, Family Day Care, and Early Childhood Education and Care centres. Choosing this career path means you’re not just gaining a qualification—you’re investing in a future where you can make a real difference in the lives of children. 

All applications to enrol in our accredited Early Childhood courses are subject to the selection process and course student capacity constraints, there is no guarantee of acceptance into a course. As part of the application process, you will be enrolled in a “holding class” titled “ECEC Eligibility Check” in which you will be required to complete a LLN test and provide the following documentation: South Australian Working with Children Check, Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate (includes second vaccination), RRHAN-EC Fundamentals and Masterclass Certificate, Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (Diploma Only) and Previous Qualifications (Diploma Only). Your application will then be reviewed and you will be contacted regarding your application outcome. There is no fee incurred for the application process. If you have any issues during this process, please contact our administration team via email at admin@elctraining.com.au

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