Diploma of School Age Education and Care

CRICOS Course Code: 117017HCourse Code: CHC50221

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.

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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)

Course duration and fees

The total duration will be 65 weeks (5 terms) including the breaks.

See: Academic Calendar & Fees for detailed information.

Qualification sturcture

  1. Course 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 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

Entry Requirements

It is recommended that individuals should also:

  • Be 18 years or older; and
  • have completed Year 12 or its equivalent with suitable English language skills.
  • International Students are also required to have an English ability at the IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
  • A working with children check is required for work placement and for gaining employment.

Jobs Roles

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:

  • Afterschool Care Coordinator
  • Educator
  • Out of School Hours Care Worker
  • Vacation care educator/ Coordinator

Mode of Course Delivery

67% Face-to-face + 33% Online or 288 hours of mandatory work placement

Work Placement & FAQs

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.

 

 

Q: What is work placement for?

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.

 

Q: Is the work placement mandatory?

A: It is a mandatory requirement to complete work placement in order to receive your Childcare qualifications at BBI

 

Q: Who is responsible to organise the work placement?

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.

 

Q: Can I use my own employer for work placement?

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.

 

Q: When can I start the work placement?

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.

 

Q: How long is the work placement?

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.

Q: Can I change my work placement?

A: We don’t recommend. However under extenuating circumstances we may consider. Request will be assessed by work placement coordinator or Academic coordinator

 

Q: I feel sick on the day of work placement. What do I do?

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.

 

Q: My bus/train was late. Is that ok?

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.

 

Q: What if I fail (Not Yet Competent) my work place Assessments?

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.

 

Q: Do I need to attend classes during my work placement?

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

Timetable

Please contact the college for the class timetable.

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