Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:22 AM AWST

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Diploma of School Age Education and Care

Diploma of School Age Education and Care

Qualification
National Code:
CHC50213
State Code:
J595
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0799 - Other Education
Original TGA Release Date
09/10/2013
Approved Date
17/02/2014
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
1525
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 08/12/2015 Current Transition (Replaced)
3.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Approved
2.00 09/10/2013 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of educators who are responsible for the day-to-day running of a before and after school care and/or vacation care service, including planning, implementing and managing programs which address regulatory and duty of care requirements.
They will have responsibility for the supervision of volunteers and or other staff.

Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.
^From 1 July 2022 the core unit HLTAID004 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID012 - for more information see: https://www.asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty five (25)
- eighteen (18) core units
- seven (7) elective units, of which:
- at least three (3) must be selected from the elective units list
- up to four (4) units may be selected from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All eighteen (18) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG767 CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development 90 Unit of competency
WG822 CHCSAC002 Develop and implement play and leisure experiences in school age care 60 Unit of competency
WG745 CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence 70 Unit of competency
WG763 CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour 40 Unit of competency
WG759 CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children 40 Unit of competency
WG762 CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care service 80 Unit of competency
WG825 CHCSAC005 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in school age care 300 Unit of competency
WG802 CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk 30 Unit of competency
WG764 CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children 60 Unit of competency
WG761 CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children 80 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
WG748 CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks 30 Unit of competency
WG733 HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting 20 Unit of competency
WG754 CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning 40 Unit of competency
WG821 CHCSAC001 Support children to participate in school age care 40 Unit of competency
WG752 CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice 35 Unit of competency
WG823 CHCSAC003 Work collaboratively and respectfully with children in school age care 55 Unit of competency
WG769 CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children 50 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least three (3) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG766 CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning 70 Unit of competency
AUK09 BSBINN502 Build and sustain an innovative work environment 50 Unit of competency
AVB51 CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy 75 Unit of competency
AUL82 BSBLED401 Develop teams and individuals 40 Unit of competency
AUI86 BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
WG768 CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations 45 Unit of competency
AVC13 CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability 85 Unit of competency
WG760 CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood 300 Unit of competency
WG740 HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety 40 Unit of competency
C7982 PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity 60 Unit of competency
WG765 CHCECE022 Promote children's agency 80 Unit of competency
AUG94 BSBMGT605 Provide leadership across the organisation 60 Unit of competency
AVB48 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
AVB50 CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice 40 Unit of competency
AWB00 CHCFAM002 Work with a child-focused approach 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D314 CHC51008 Diploma of Children's Services (Outside school hours care) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGY2 CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR07090) SCHOOL AGE EDUCATOR (LEVEL 5) Traineeship