Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Short Courses
Short courses are a great way to up update your skills, keep your resume current and develop new skill sets. If you are looking to gain a promotion, get your “foot-in-the-door” or just maintain regular professional development our short courses are a cost effective option.
- All short courses listed are online modules that require the successful completion of assessment.
- All short courses listed are available for public and corporate bookings.
- You will have 3 months to complete from the date of enrolment.
- On successful completion of the assessment you will be issued a Certificate of Completion (for non accredited courses) or a Statement of Attainment (for accredited or nationally recognised courses)
- For further details refer to Adapt Education’s short course terms and conditions
Course List – Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Short Courses
Target audience: new staff or those seeking work in Outside of Hours School Care.
Course Description: In this module you will learn about the Outside of School Hours Care industry and the role you will be expected to fulfill as an educator and carer of students. The module covers rules and regulations of the industry, duty of care, types of activities and play to engage children, communicating effectively with diverse children, and behaviour management strategies.
Accredited/Nationally Recognised: No
Duration: approx. 4hrs online
Cost: $100
This is a nationally recognised unit of competency that may contribute to compliance requirements of a service provider. In this program you will learn:
- Legal and ethical practices for working with young people
- How to identify and interact with children at risk
- How to report concerns
This course is a self-paced, online enrolment structured as follows:
- Learning: webinar (recorded) and elearning module
- Assessment: multi Choice Quiz; Written Questions; Practical (completion of role play and suspicion of abuse or neglect form)
Your online portal will remain active for up to 3 months. For an existing worker, this course should take between 4 – 8 hours.
Accredited/Nationally Recognised: Yes
Cost: $190
National Law
The Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations relating to embedding Child Safe Principles have been endorsed by all states and territories. The Child Safe Principles include requirements for child protection training. Refer to your relevant State or Territory government for specific information as each region is at different stages of implementation.
The Queensland Government Child Protection Training Requirements
The nominated supervisors, persons in day-to-day charge and family day care coordinators must complete a child protection course.
From 1 April 2025 one of the following is required:
- CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk
- CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- CHCPRT026—Support the rights and safety of children and young people
- CHCPRT002—Support the rights and safety of children and young people
- CHCECE057—Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles