CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care
Provide care to children in middle childhood
Gain the skills and knowledge to manage the operation of a regulated school age education and care service where you would be responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills program, through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession.
^ You will pay half price for the tuition fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as Resource fees that are specific to your course. For full details see our Half price courses page.
CampusesJoondalup (Kendrew Crescent).
When Continuous enrolment.
Study Mode Employer-based.
Provide care to children in middle childhood
During this course you will learn to provide care and meet the social, emotional, physical and leisure needs children in middle childhood. You will also be learning about the theory and knowledge required to work and lead in diverse situations.
As part of this qualification you will need to undertake ongoing work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned. You will work closely with children and families from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them.
If you are or have been, working in School Age Education and Care you may be able to gain full or partial qualification and achieve your Diploma in a shorter period of time through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), see the Important Information tab below for more details.
- Managing and leading a team
- Ethical work practices and legal requirements of the industry
- Supporting children's development and wellbeing
- Working with families and children with diverse needs
- Managing child and work health and safety
- Developing play and leisure experiences for children
I have the following attributes:
- Caring and enthusiastic nature
- Open-minded and flexible to changes
- Adaptable to cater for a diverse range of student needs
- Able to communicate well
- Good reasoning skills
- Good organisational and problem solving skills
- Able to follow directions and guidelines
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Continuous enrolment, 2024
Details
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCSAC008 | Work collaboratively and respectfully with school age children |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
| HLTFSE007 | Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
| CHCSAC010 | Foster holistic learning, development and wellbeing for school age children |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| BSBLDR523 | Lead and manage effective workplace relationships |
| 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 |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals |
| SISXDIS001 | Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children's families |
| CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations |
| CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence |
| SISXEMR002 | Coordinate emergency responses |
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