Quality Assurance : As a registered training organisation (RTO) Hammond Institute operates within the Vocational Education and Training Quality Framework (VETQF) and the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) delivering nationally recognised qualifications and units of competency.
Duration :Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12 Months
Delivery Mode:   Blended or Workplace Training
Start Date:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Enrol Anytime
Recognition:Â Â Â Â Â Â Nationally Recognised Training
CHC50221 – Diploma of School Age Education and Care equips students with comprehensive knowledge and skills to effectively engage with school-aged children in educational settings. This course delves into child development theories, curriculum planning, and effective teaching strategies tailored to the needs of school-aged children.
Participants learn to foster holistic development, create inclusive learning environments, and manage diverse needs and behaviors. Through practical experience and theoretical study, students gain expertise in promoting children’s well-being, social-emotional growth, and educational outcomes. Graduates emerge as proficient professionals ready to support children’s learning journeys in school-age care settings with confidence and competence.
- Qualified school-age educators in diverse educational settings
- Leadership roles in out-of-school hours care programs
- Coordinator positions in before and after-school care facilities
- Educational support roles in schools
- Specialised support for children with diverse needs
- Opportunities in vacation care programs and holiday camps
After completing the CHC50221 – Diploma of School Age Education and Care, graduates can pursue various rewarding career paths in the field of education and childcare. They may work as:
- School Age Care Coordinator: Overseeing programs and activities for school-aged children within educational or community settings.
- Out of School Hours Care Educator: Providing care and educational support to children before and after school hours.
- Vacation Care Coordinator: Organizing and facilitating activities and programs for children during school holidays.
- Family Day Care Educator: Running a family day care service and providing care and education for school-aged children in a home-based setting.
With their diploma qualification, graduates are well-equipped to excel in these roles, making a positive impact on children’s learning and development during their crucial school-age years. Additionally, they may choose to further their studies or seek specialised certifications to advance their careers in education and childcare.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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Students must satisfy the following age, English and other requirements:
- Age: must be 18 years or over
- Undertake Pre Training Review
- Undertake an LLN test: Learning (ACSF Level 4), reading (ACSF Level 3), writing (ACSF Level 3), oral communication (ACSF Level 3) and numeracy (ACSF Level 3) are desirable to parcipate in the course.
- Moderate level of computer literacy and has access to Internet enable device.
- Student complete separate digital literacy test to identify the level of digital literacy.
Skills First Funding Avaliable
For a full list of fees, please refer to our Statement of Fees.
To be eligible for Victorian government subsidised training fees, the candidate must meet the Skills First eligibility criteria.
To check your eligibility, contact us at 03 8370 3170 or 0435 334 552
Delivery methods:
The range of delivery methods may include, but not limited to the following:
- lectures / Instructions
- pre-reading
- demonstrations and modelling
- practice opportunities
- brainstorming activities
- group discussions
- guided facilitation of individual or group learning activities, group work or project-based case studies
Delivery Structure:
- Delivery structure is comprised of classroom training sessions, structured learning such as training support, learning activities, self-paced (to allow the learners to absorb and reflect on their learning), workshops and work placement.
- The unit of competency will be delivered and assessed as stand-alone unit.
Delivery Locations:
- Virtual classroom (Microsoft Teams)
- Dandenong (Level 1, 243 Lonsdale Str., Dandenong 3175 VIC)
- Werribee (Suite 20, 2-14 Station Pl., Werribee 3030 VIC)
Notes:
Additional locations may be allocated to meet a group of learner cohort’s needs and based on demand (if practicable for the RTO)
Course pathways after completing CHC50221 – Diploma of School Age Education and Care:
- CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care
Assessment method for CHC50221 – Diploma of School Age Education and Care may include:
- Knowledge Questions
- Written Assignment & Case studies
- Workplace Assessment
- Log Book
- Projects / Research Reviews
All assessment will be conducted in accordance with the Training Package requirements, Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence (https://www.asqa.gov.au/standards/chapter-4/clauses-1.8-1.12)
To achieve CHC50221 – Diploma of School Age Education and Care 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.
If a student is unable to find appropriate work placement, Hammond Institute will assist in finding the work placements.
Before you commence placement, you must hold a current Working with Children Check, the link is below.
CHC50221 – Diploma of School Age Education and Care requires 23 units of Competency.
- 15 core units
- 8 elective units.
Core Units:
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| 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 and promote diversity |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Elective Units:
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals |
| CHCECE052 | Plan service and support for children and families |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence |
| BSBSUS511 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCECE057 | Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles |
| CHCPOL002 | Develop and implement policy |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
To learn more about what is included in the units above, click here and type in the unit code.
Other Electives options are available. Discuss options with the course coordinator.
Credit Transfer and RPL offered: Recognition of prior learning and skills assessment.
Hammond Institute does not use brokers or deliver this course through third party arrangements.
Job Facts
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$1272
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13,000 workers
Employment Size -
Very Strong
Future Growth -
Very high skill
Skill level rating -
71% Full-Time
Full-Time Share -
92% female
Gender Share
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