Pathway from the qualification
After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake:
Higher Education pathways exist depending on the university, courses include:
- Bachelor of Early Childhood
- Master of Teaching (Birth to 12 years old)
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.
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.
After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake:
Higher Education pathways exist depending on the university, courses include:
The total duration will be 65 weeks (5 terms) including the breaks.
See: Academic Calendar & Fees for detailed information.
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 legal and ethical compliance |
CHCLEG003 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations |
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 |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals |
BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
CHCCOM002 | Develop communication to build relationships |
CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
CHCFAM002 | Work with a child focused approach |
CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team |
SISXCAI007 | Assist with activities not requiring equipment |
CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
It is recommended that individuals should also:
Job roles and titles may vary across school age education and care settings. Upon successful completion of CHC50221 a person could seek employment opportunities in roles such as:
67% Face-to-face + 33% Online or 288 hours of mandatory work placement
Students are required to participate in a minimum of 288-hour practical placement within an accredited early childhood education and care service.
Students are responsible for finding their own work placement; however, BBI has agreements with the nominated workplace that students may contact if they can’t find their own.
A: Work placement provides practical training for students. You will work under the supervision of a supervisor in a real workplace. The work placement enables you to practice and develop your skills and is a compulsory requirement in order to gain your qualification.
A: It is a mandatory requirement to complete work placement in order to receive your Childcare qualifications at BBI
A: Students are responsible for finding their own work placements. However, BBI has agreements with different nominated workplaces in case students need any assistance finding placements.
A: Yes, if they meet the mandatory criteria for work placement assessment students can use their current job as a Work Placement. It does not affect all the current student-employer relationships. A BBI assessor will assess and decide on the suitability of the work placement settings.
A: Students are eligible to participate in work placement from term 2 at the institute. Students are only deemed eligible by the Trainer to participate if they possess the required attributes and skills.
A WORKING WITH CHILD CHECK is required for work placement and for gaining employment in a nominated workplace.
A: Students enrolled in the CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care are required to participate in a minimum of 288 hours practical placemen.
A: We don’t recommend. However under extenuating circumstances we may consider. Request will be assessed by work placement coordinator or Academic coordinator
A: If you are sick, you are required to phone your supervisor immediately and let your supervisor that you are not coming in. In addition, you are required to email Student Support and your trainer of your absence. You will also be required to email a copy of your medical certificate to Student Support for our records. Please note that you are still required to make up the hours you miss.
A: No, it is very important that you are punctual to your work place. Remember, every day is like a job interview and you need to make a good impression. Plan your trip to take into account possible delays and make every effort to arrive earlier to avoid being deemed late.
A: Should a student not demonstrate competency within a single work placement, students may be required to undergo additional work placement hours and an additional assessor visit. An additional assessor visit will incur a fee of $200.
A: Yes, please follow your individual study plan. There will be no classes during the work placement block weeks but you must continue your online learning throughout this period.
Please refer to the STUDENT HANDBOOK for detailed work placement guidelines and procedures
Please contact the college for the class timetable.
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