Interested in becoming a qualified OSHC Educator?
Are you seeking to work or currently working as an educator in Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) or vacation programs? With a nation-wide skill shortage, employees are in demand!
OSHC is a fun and challenging work environment. Feel a sense of achievement helping children develop skills and overcome obstacles in a range of physical and educational areas.
With our self-paced study modes you can progress at a pace that is comfortable for you without the stress of assessment due dates and rigid class timetables.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Answer the following questions to determine if you qualify for the Career Start funding.
If you answered Correct to all of the above you will qualify for Career Start funding. Your Total Course Fee will be:
$300 0r $225 if you hold a concession card
To apply for the funding, simply submit your enrolment application and select Career Start from the government funding list.
If you were not sure about your responses, give us a call and we can assess your eligibility over the phone – 1300 380 335
If you do not qualify for the Career Start funding check out the Government Funding page on our website, as there are other incentives and study payments that may be available to you.
Course Details
Who is this Course For?
This Nationally Recognised course is for:
- Anyone located within Australia wanting to work as an educator in Outside School Hours Care (OHSC) or vacation programs.
- School-based students (Yr 10 – 12) seeking a Vocational (VET) Pathway. If this is you, click here.
- Existing educators or people transitioning from similar fields such as early childhood education or teaching, seeking Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- Anyone engaged in a traineeship.
Study Modes
- Self-paced – The ultimate flexible study arrangement for busy people! Study at times that suit you from anywhere in Australia. No assessment due dates and no time tabled lectures. Work your way through our online modules at your own pace. Fast track your study or take your time, the choice is yours.
- Blended, onsite and classroom study modes may be available on request. Please discuss with an Adapt Education staff member.
Online delivery
- Online – Our world class online platform is user friendly and interactive. We provide recorded webinars, videos and/or other visually engaging resources so there’s less reading for you.
Premium Trainer Support Package
All students have access to:
- Unlimited phone, email and online portal support (with guaranteed 24hr response time)
- Unlimited IT support
- One-on-one course induction
- One-on-one Zoom/Teams support sessions (up to 8 x 30 minute individual sessions)
Duration
You will have up to 2 years to complete but can progress at any pace. Guide: 2-3 days per week = 20—24 week course.
Note: Timeframe can vary significantly depending on an individual’s life and work experience, current knowledge and study habits.
Students receiving study benefits from Centrelink (education supplement) will be obligated to complete the course in: 40 weeks (full time) or 69 weeks (part time).
Learning and Assessment
Learning consists of interactive learning modules provided in our student portal.
We reduce the assessment workload in this course through the use of integrated assessments. Each course module consists of two key assessment components:
- Theory: quizzes, written questions, case studies, projects, and role plays.
- Practical: observations completed by your supervising teacher (school) and your trainer during your practical placement.
Practical Placement
Students not currently working in the Outside School Hours Care industry will be required to complete 320 hours practical placement. You may do this as a full-time block or part-time. The placement can be completed at any stage during your course. Adapt Education can arrange your placement for you or you can arrange your own.
School Based Students
If you are currently a student at a secondary school (Yr10 – 12), different requirements and pricing will apply. For course details specific to school based students please click here.
If you are a school staff member, looking to offer this program to students in your school, please review our Information for School Staff webpage.
Fees and Funding
Funding
This course is approved for:
- Career Start Subsidy for eligible QLD residents
- Traineeship:
• National — approved for OSHC Educator traineeship
• QLD — Career Start traineeship (new workers; full time & part-time)
• QLD — School Based Trainees (SBAT) - Centrelink Education Supplement (Australia wide)
View our Government Funding webpage for further details on each of these funded programs.
Course Fees
- Fees listed are per student for the self paced online study mode.
- Fees are all inclusive and represent the total fee a student may expect to pay for the course.
- Discounts may apply for Credit Transfers or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- Enrolments cannot be accepted from international students or those in Australia on a student or education visa.
- Additional fees may apply if you are completing the first aid unit as part of your course. Refer to the relevant Course Outline for further details.
| Price | Non-Concessional | Concessional* |
| Standard Course Fee | $2380 | $2280 |
| Co-Contribution Fee for those who qualify for the Career Start Funding (QLD) | $300 ($20/unit) | $225 ($15/unit) |
| Co-Contribution fee for those employed under a Career Start Funded Traineeship (QLD) | $1147.20 ($1.60/nominal hr) | $458.88 |
| School based students: Different requirements and fees apply. Click here for details |
* Concessional rate applied to those who hold: a health care card, pension card, or DVA card; or those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Important Information
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15 units |
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CHCSAC006 Support children to participate in school age care |
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CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk |
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HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety |
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HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices |
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CHCSAC007 Develop and implement play and leisure experiences in school age care |
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CHCEDS049 Supervise students outside the classroom |
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CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour |
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CHCSAC008 Work collaboratively and respectfully with school age children |
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CHCSAC009 Support the holistic development of children in school age care |
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BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others |
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CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically |
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CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people |
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CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
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CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
Apart from being a crucial life skill, the unit HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting is a core unit in this course.
You may book into an Adapt Education first aid course or you can complete it with any provider in Australia.
Some important points to consider if completing the first aid aid unit with Adapt Education:
- For Career Boost funded students, the cost of the first aid unit is inclusive in your fees. For all other students, an additional $120 will apply.
- We will discuss available course dates when processing your enrolment application. We run this program face-to-face at our Wynnum campus regularly.
Some important points to consider if completing the first aid aid unit with another provider:
- You will need to pay the listed course fee to your selected first aid provider;
- Ensure you are booking into a first aid course that includes the nationally recognised unit HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting.
- Simply present your certificate to us on completion and we will credit the unit towards your Education Support course.
As working with children is a part of this course, it is required that students obtain clearance from the relevant authority prior to commencing their practical placement.
- Queensland: Blue card. www.bluecard.qld.gov.au
- New South Wales: Working with Children check. www.ocg.nsw.gov.au
- Victoria: Working with Children check. www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/
- South Australia: Working with Children Check. https://www.education.sa.gov.au/working-us/relevant-history-screening/apply-working-children-check-working-education
Note: you may also need to complete the online Responding to abuse and neglect course. Click here for more info. - Northern Territory: Working with Children Clearance. https://forms.pfes.nt.gov.au/safent/
- Western Australia: Working with Children Check. https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au/
- ACT: Working with Vulnerable People. https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/business-and-work/working-with-vulnerable-people
- Tasmania: Registration to Work with Vulnerable People. https://wwcforms.justice.tas.gov.au/RegistrationForm.aspx
If you have previous study or experience as an Educator (or in a related field such as childcare or teaching) you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Discounts may apply for Credits and RPLs. If you would like us to provide an estimate of the units you would be likely to receive Credit or RPL for please forward copies of all previous qualifications you have completed (listing units completed) and an overview of your experience (or a resume). From there we can provide a proposed course outline and quote.
- You will have access to a computer and the internet to complete the assessment requirements of the course. Please discuss with Adapt if this is an issue as strategies can be put in place to assist.
- All students will complete a Language Literacy Numeracy and Digital Skills (LLND) test and a phone interview to confirm suitability for this course.
Further Details
Course Explainer Video
Watch the explainer video for our OSHC courses on YouTube.
Course Outline
Download the Course Outline for 10983NAT Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care.
Student Handbook
View our student policies.
Testimonials
How To Enrol
- Read the Course Outline & Student Handbook (links above)
- Check if you’re eligible for Government Funding
- Contact us if you have any questions
- Submit your enrolment application. There are no set semester dates, so you can enrol at any time. Alternatively call 1300 380 335 to enrol in the Certificate 3 in Outside School Hours Care over the phone.
- On receipt of your enrolment application we will conduct an interview to confirm your course acceptance.
We get it! Sifting through all this information can be overwhelming. Call 1300 380 335 for a free course consultation to confirm aspects such as study mode, funding eligibility, pricing, course structure, practical placement, duration, etc.
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