CHC50221
Diploma of School Age Education and Care
Qualification Status: Current • Units • Career Outcomes
Make a Difference in Young Lives
The CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care 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. As an educator you are required to plan, implement and manage programs across all areas of service operations. You will use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. You will be responsible for the supervision of volunteers and/or other staff.
Educators in this context work in outside school hours care and vacation care.
To achieve CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care you 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.
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Quick Course Details
Course Code: CHC50221
Course Title: Diploma of School Age Education and Care
Course Duration: 24 Months Self-Paced (additional 6 month extension available, fees and conditions apply)
Nationally Recognised: Yes! – View on YourCareer website
Course Structure: This course is made up of 23 units in total, including 15 core units and 8 elective units
Course Delivery: Online. To achieve this qualification, the learner must complete a minimum of 280 hours of work placement with a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia
Awarded By: Australian College of Community Services and Care (RTO ID 45361)
Qualification Status: Current
Total Upfront Cost $1499
Total Payment Plan $2200 (weekly payments of $50)
Entry Requirements:
- Minimum age 18
- Provide a valid USI
- Be eligible to study in Australia with the Australian College of Community Services and Care
- Hold the required criminal and working with children checks (if applicable)
- Be able to arrange a suitable work placement that meets all requirements outlined in the work placement resource checklist. Click here to preview the checklist.
- Confirm that they have access to a suitable work place to complete the required work placement hours prior to being accepted for enrolment. Click here to preview terms and conditions
- must meet one (1) of the following requirements:
- Australian Citizenship
- Australian Permanent Resident
- Must hold a visa that allows domestic study (non-CRICOS)
Resource Requirements:
- A computer with reliable internet access and a web browser
- A device to record video
- A calculator
- Digital presentation media (e.g. PowerPoint, video presentation, infographics, etc.)
Our learning material and learning management system is designed with the student in mind, ensuring it is easy to study.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACCSC learners who have at least three to five years of relevant industry experience. Eligible learners will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and gain RPL through our assessment only pathway.
For more information about our RPL process please see the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer Policy.
Course Units
This course requires 15 Core Units and 8 Elective Units.
Core Units
- CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
- CHCSAC006 Support children to participate in school age care
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCSAC007 Develop and implement play and leisure experiences in school age care
- CHCSAC008 Work collaboratively and respectfully with school age children
- CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
- CHCSAC010 Foster holistic learning, development and wellbeing for school age children
- SISXDIS001 Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability
- CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- HLTFSE007 Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace
- BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
- *HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
*Note: HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting is required to be completed externally, it is not provided by ACCSC. We recommend consulting St John’s Ambulance
Elective Units
- CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
- CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
- CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
- BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
- CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
- CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
Work Placement
Learners must undertake 280 hours of work placement to complete this qualification. Learners will need to organise their own placement at a site that meets all requirements of the Workplace Resources Checklist.
Online Study Mode
ACCSC will provide the following resources:
- One-on-one trainer support
- Online Learner Dashboard
- Training products and learning support materials
Dedicated Trainer and After Hours Support
ACCSC provides learners with a dedicated trainer to support them through their learning journey. Trainers have extensive industry experience allowing them to not only support learners in their learning journey and give guidance when entering or advancing in the workforce. Administrative support is available after hours.
Career Outcomes
Learners undertaking this course can apply it to many potential career outcomes, including:
- Out of Hours Care Assistant
- Family Day Care Provider
- Early Childhood Education and care Assistant
- Early Childhood Education and care Worker
Nationally Recognised Qualification
All ACCSC’s qualifications are nationally recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). For more information on the AQF or about CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care, go to www.yourcareer.gov.au.
Fast Assessment Turnaround
ACCSC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace.
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