Course Code: CHC50221
Diploma of School Age Education and Care
Before and After School Care is a growing field of employment with Education Leaders and Program Managers in demand! Check out this course if you are currently working or seeking to work with school aged children in Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) programs.
Our self-paced study mode means that you can progress at a pace that is comfortable for you without the stress of assessment due dates and rigid class timetables.
- Nationally Recognised? Yes
- Who can enrol? Students in all States and Territories of Australia
- Trainer Support? Unlimited
Job roles from this qualification may include: Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Educator, Team Leader, Program Manager or Centre Manager; Before and After School Care Worker, Vacation Care Program Manager.
For full course details Download Diploma School Age Education and Care course outline
This program has an articulation arrangement for the Bachelor of Child, Youth and Family Practice with Griffith University. On successful completion of this program you may apply to the university to receive 50CP credit transfer awarded towards the Bachelor. Students can complete the Griffith degree in 190CP (2.5 year), commencing in Trimester 1 or 2.
Call 1300 380 335 if you have any questions about this course.
OSHC Course Details
- Training modes for this qualification include: self paced online, or blended delivery.
- For those not currently working in an educational setting, a minimum of 280 hours practical placement (work experience) in an educational setting must be achieved. You can arrange your own placement or Adapt can arrange one near to you.
- This qualification is approved for Centrelink’s Education Supplement. View the Government funding page on this website to find out more about the funding.
- All training, assessment and student services for this course are offered by Adapt Education (RTO# 32452). We do not act as a broker and no aspect of your enrolment will be outsourced to another organisation.
Duration
In most instances you will have up to 2 years to complete this qualification. Being self-paced study you can enrol at any time and progress at any speed you like without the stress of due dates and rigid class time tables. Study duration depends on the hours you put in and your skill level. As a guide, someone dedicating 8 hours per week to study, could expect to complete the assessment component of the course in 8 – 12 months.
Note: students receiving government funding may be obligated to complete the program in a shorter time frame:
- Centrelink (education supplement): Full time 71 weeks, part time 120 weeks
Diploma in Outside School Hours Care | Non-Concessional | Concessional |
Standard Course Fee | $3500 | $3500 |
Payment plans are offered at no additional cost! That’s right, you DO NOT pay more if you opt for a payment plan. You nominate the payment periods (i.e. weekly, fortnightly or monthly). You nominate the amount you are comfortable paying (i.e. $50, $100, $200, etc.).
Upfront Payments can be made by credit card, bank transfer, cheque, money order or cash. Payment plans are processed with a direct debit system.
Contact us for a quote if you have specific requirements or a group booking
- It is an expectation that you will have access to a computer and the internet to complete the assessment requirements of the course. Please discuss with Adapt if this is an issue as strategies can be put in place to assist.
- It is expected that students have well developed Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills. Students who do not meet the minimum LLN requirements for this course will be provided a range of options and strategies to assist.
- For information regarding Adapt Education’s policies and procedures please refer to our student handbook
Working With Children Check
As working with children is a part of this course, it is required that students obtain clearance from the relevant authority prior to commencing their practical placement.
- Queensland: Blue card. www.bluecard.qld.gov.au
- New South Wales: Working with Children check. www.ocg.nsw.gov.au
- Victoria: Working with Children check. www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/
- South Australia: Working with Children Check. https://www.education.sa.gov.au/working-us/relevant-history-screening/apply-working-children-check-working-education
Note: you may also need to complete the online Responding to abuse and neglect course. Click here for more info. - Northern Territory: Working with Children Clearance. https://forms.pfes.nt.gov.au/safent/
- Western Australia: Working with Children Check. https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au/
- ACT: Working with Vulnerable People. https://form.act.gov.au/smartforms/servlet/SmartForm.html?formCode=1318
- Tasmania: Registration to Work with Vulnerable People. https://wwcforms.justice.tas.gov.au/RegistrationForm.aspx
Apart from being a crucial life skill, having up-to-date First Aid certification can improve your employability. One of the core units in this course is HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting. You may book into an Adapt Education first aid course or you can complete this unit with any first aid provider in Australia. Simply present your certificate to us on completion and we will credit the unit towards your course.
Important points:
- The cost of the first aid unit is not included in Adapt Education’s course fee. You will need to pay the listed course fee to your selected first aid provider.
- Ensure you are booking into a first aid course that includes the nationally recognised unit HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting.
There are no set in-take dates, so you can enrol online at any time. Alternatively call 1300 380 335 to enrol over the phone. To find out more about our enrolment process go to the How to Enrol page on this site.