Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside school hours care)
Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside school hours care)
CHC41212
J019
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/05/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers workers who conduct vacation programs as well as before and after school care activities for children of school age.
Outside school hours care workers:
Plan activities and provide care to children, facilitating their leisure and play and enabling them to achieve their developmental outcomes
May work under direct supervision or autonomously
May have some supervisory responsibilities for volunteers and other workers.
Occupational titles may vary depending on jurisdiction and legislation and may include:
Assistant OSHC coordinator
Recreation assistant
Mobile assistant
Recreation leader
OSHC assistant
Senior play leader
Outside school hours care supervisor / coordinator
Team leader
Play leader
Vacation care supervisor
Program leader
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Sixteen (16) units are required for award of this qualification including:- twelve (12) core units
- four (4) elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
- Other relevant electives listed in the qualification outline
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
- Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to three (3) units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages
1. Core Units
All twelve (12) units must be completed
2. Group A Culturally Aware and Respectful Practice
It is recommended that one (1) of the following units be chosen.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2555 | CHCIC302A | Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families to participate in children's services | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8283 | HLTHIR404D | Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Other Relevant Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options and units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2515 | CHCFC506A | Foster children's language and communication development | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D2521 | CHCFC515A | Foster cognitive development in middle childhood | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D2519 | CHCFC513A | Foster social development in middle childhood | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WC823 | CHCCHILD301B | Support behaviour of children and young people | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WC957 | CHCORG502B | Work autonomously | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WC919 | CHCIC303B | Work within a regulatory framework specific to children's services | 25 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D289 | CHC41208 | Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside school hours care) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J589 | CHC40113 | Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from the national register at www.training.gov.au.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Curriculum Services, Dept of Training & Workforce Development on 24/7/2012.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships