Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 10:45 AM AWST

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Diploma of School Age Education and Care

Diploma of School Age Education and Care

Qualification
National Code:
CHC50225
State Code:
BTS8
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0701 - Teacher Education
Original TGA Release Date
23/12/2025
Approved Date
06/03/2026
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1217
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/12/2025
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 23/12/2025 Current Approved
Description

This qualification 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. They plan, implement and manage programs across all areas of service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. Educators have responsibility for the supervision of volunteers and/or other staff.
Educators in this context work in outside school hours care and vacation care.
To achieve this 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.
There are 280 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
State and territory jurisdictions may have specific regulatory requirements regarding school age care educators in school settings.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty-three (23)

- Fifteen (15) core units

- Eight (8) elective units, consisting of:

- at least five (5) units from the list below

- up to three (3) units from the electives listed below, elsewhere in the CHC Community Services Training Package, or any current Training Package or accredited course.

The selection of electives chosen must be guided by the job outcome sought, local sector requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
1. Core Units

All fifteen (15) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODK51 CHCSAC007 Develop and implement play and leisure experiences in school age care 65 Unit of competency
AVC69 CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs 55 Unit of competency
OEN29 SISXPLD005 Facilitate inclusion for people with disability 25 Unit of competency
ODK49 CHCSAC010 Foster holistic learning, development and wellbeing for school age children 215 Unit of competency
OEL86 CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk 45 Unit of competency
OCE98 BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships 45 Unit of competency
WG740 HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety 40 Unit of competency
AVC07 CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity 40 Unit of competency
AVB80 CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance 70 Unit of competency
AVZ76 HLTFSE007 Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace 40 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
OCD32 HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting 22 Unit of competency
AVB48 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
ODK55 CHCSAC006 Support children to participate in school age care 65 Unit of competency
ODK26 CHCSAC008 Work collaboratively and respectfully with school age children 65 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least five (5) units must be chosen from the elective unit list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEN55 SISXEMR004 Coordinate emergency responses 20 Unit of competency
AVB51 CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy 75 Unit of competency
AVB49 CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 55 Unit of competency
OEH31 CHCDIS016 Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports 40 Unit of competency
OCE68 BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence 55 Unit of competency
OCE07 BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
OEI04 CHCDIS018 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach 50 Unit of competency
OEH25 CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support 125 Unit of competency
AVZ82 HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices 25 Unit of competency
OCF06 BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans 50 Unit of competency
AVB50 CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice 40 Unit of competency
OCE36 BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals 35 Unit of competency
AVC31 CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships 45 Unit of competency
AVB70 CHCMGT007 Work effectively with the Board of an organisation 70 Unit of competency
AWB00 CHCFAM002 Work with a child-focused approach 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BGY2 CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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