Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care

Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care

Qualification
National Code:
CHC40113
State Code:
J589
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0799 - Other Education
Original TGA Release Date
09/10/2013
Approved Date
30/05/2022
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
780
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
6.00
Current Release Date
08/04/2022
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
6.00 08/04/2022 Current Approved
5.00 08/12/2015 Replaced Approved
4.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Approved
3.00 09/10/2013 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of educators who work with school age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs. In doing so they support the implementation of an approved learning framework. They may work under direct supervision or autonomously.
They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers 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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = nineteen (19)
- fiteen (15) core units
- four (4) elective units, of which:
- at least two (2) must be selected from the electives list
- up to two (2) 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 fifteen (15) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
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
WG746 CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children 50 Unit of competency
WG802 CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk 30 Unit of competency
WG738 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 30 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
WG754 CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning 40 Unit of competency
OCD32 HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting 22 Unit of competency
WG821 CHCSAC001 Support children to participate in school age care 40 Unit of competency
WG824 CHCSAC004 Support the holistic development of children in school age care 50 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
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be completed.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVD23 SISXCAI007 Assist with activities not requiring equipment 20 Unit of competency
AVA94 HLTAHA018 Assist with planning and evaluating meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines 40 Unit of competency
AVA93 HLTAHA019 Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans 40 Unit of competency
AVC29 CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services 50 Unit of competency
AVD28 SISXCAI003 Conduct non-instructional sport, fitness or recreation sessions 60 Unit of competency
AVD16 SISXEMR002 Coordinate emergency responses 20 Unit of competency
AVB86 CHCLAH006 Coordinate planning, implementation and monitoring of leisure and health programs 95 Unit of competency
WG768 CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations 45 Unit of competency
D6258 SISOABL402A Facilitate adventure-based learning activities 30 Unit of competency
AVC13 CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability 85 Unit of competency
AVZ82 HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices 25 Unit of competency
AUI33 BSBSUS301 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
AVC46 CHCCDE004 Implement participation and engagement strategies 45 Unit of competency
WG764 CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children 60 Unit of competency
AUJ68 BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development 30 Unit of competency
WG050 SISXFAC409 Plan and provide sport, fitness and recreation services 20 Unit of competency
WG765 CHCECE022 Promote children's agency 80 Unit of competency
AUL02 BSBINN301 Promote innovation in a team environment 30 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
WG750 CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people 40 Unit of competency
WG755 CHCECE012 Support children to connect with their world 30 Unit of competency
WG753 CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood 60 Unit of competency
WG803 CHCPRT002 Support the rights and safety of children and young people 25 Unit of competency
AUK98 BSBWOR204 Use business technology 30 Unit of competency
AVC31 CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships 45 Unit of competency
AVC44 CHCCDE006 Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J019 CHC41212 Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside school hours care) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR05460) SCHOOL AGE EDUCATOR (LEVEL 4) Traineeship