CHC50221 DIPLOMA OF SCHOOL AGE EDUCATION AND CARE
Every enrolment in this Diploma of School Age Education and Care course with the Australian College of Teacher Aides and Childcare helps facilitate children completing the Act for Kids protective behaviors program in schools nationwide. ACTAC and Act for Kids have collaborated to combine decades of industry leading childhood research to produce its Nationally Recognised qualifications. As a social enterprise we are proud to offer industry leading qualifications backed by the best in the industry that gives back to community.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care 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. As an educator you are required to plan, implement and manage programs across all areas of service operations. You will use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. You will be responsible for the supervision of volunteers and/or other staff.
You will work in this context work in outside school hours care and vacation care.
To achieve CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care you 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.
COURSE DETAILS
CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care
Self-Paced 24 Months (additional 6 month extension available, conditions apply)
- Total Upfront Cost: $1699
- Payment Plan: $2,500 (weekly payments of $50)
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Core Units
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| CHCSAC006 | Support children to participate in school age care |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCSAC007 | Develop and implement play and leisure experiences in school age care |
| CHCSAC008 | Work collaboratively and respectfully with school age children |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCSAC010 | Foster holistic learning, development and wellbeing for school age children |
| SISXDIS001 | Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| HLTFSE007 | Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace |
| BSBLDR523 | Lead and manage effective workplace relationships |
| *HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
*To be completed externally
Elective Units
| CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service |
| CHCPOL002 | Develop and implement policy |
| CHCDIS009 | Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach |
| BSBSUS511 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team |
The Diploma in School Age Education and care consists of 23 units in total, including 15 core units and 8 elective units
Online via DESILMS.
You will also undertake a Work Placement (minimum 280 hours of work placement in a regulated school age education and care service in Australia)
Depending on your long term personal career goals, via completion of CHC50221 you could study a bachelor of Early Childhood (education), and even progress to an advanced diploma in a community sector.
Must be one of the following:
- Australian Citizen
- Australian Permanent Resident
- Must hold a visa that allows domestic study (non-CRICOS)
- Minimum age 18
- Provide a valid USI
- Be able to provide a suitable work placement in accordance with the work placement checklist
To complete your CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care you need access to:
- A computer with reliable internet access and a web browser
- A device to record video
- A calculator
- Digital presentation media (e.g. PowerPoint, video presentation, infographics, etc.)
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACTAC learners who have at least three years relevant industry experience.
Expected Study Hours is 2445 hours.
Current – Supersedes CHC50213 Diploma of School Age Education and Care
All students will have the opportunity to have their prior learning assessed.
Our learning material and learning management system is designed with the student in mind, ensuring it is easy to study.
THIS PROGRAM IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
Act for Kids is an Australian charity providing free therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced, or are at risk of child abuse and neglect. We have helped thousands of children and families for over 30 years.
Here at the Australian College of Teachers Aide and Childcare, we are proud to partner with organisations that understand the complex needs of children and at-risk youth, such as “Act for Kids”. When studying with us, you will not only learn valuable skills and knowledge for your future career, but you will also help one of the most vulnerable groups in our society. Every learner who enrols in a children protection course with ACTAC will facilitate one child participating in the “Act for Kids” protective behaviours program.
In the digital age we believe there is no reason for any online nationally recognised qualification to cost thousands of dollars!
Course Overview
Learners gain experience in:
- Support children to participate in school age care
- Develop and implement play and leisure experiences in school age care
- Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace
And much more!
- Out of Hours Care Assistant
- Family Day Care Provider
- Early Childhood Education and care Assistant
- Early Childhood Education and care Worker
- One-on-one trainer support
- Online Learner Dashboard
- Workplace Simulations and Documentation
- Training products and learning support materials
Students who wish to study this nationally recognised qualification with ACTAC must be over 18.
Why not have a friendly chat with a trainer today who can answer any questions you might have? Call to speak with your trainer on 1300 511 455 or for weekend and after hours support, email us at enquiries@actac.com.au
Our trainers will not only help you obtain your qualification, they will also give you insight into the industry making sure that you can hit the ground running after completing ACTAC’s nationally recognised childcare courses.
