Looking to get qualified for an Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) leadership position?
Step into a leadership position in Outside School Hours Care or vacation programs. This Nationally Recognised qualification will suit those currently working or seeking to work as an educator responsible for the day-to-day running of an OSHC or vacation care service. Applicable job roles may include Team Leader, 2IC, Coordinator, Supervisor or Director.
Create pathways to university. In most States this qualification will enable direct entry into an education degree and may also gain credits towards your degree. Check with your preferred university for more information. This program has an articulation arrangement for the Bachelor of Child, Youth and Family Practice with Griffith University. You may receive direct entry and 50CP credit towards the Bachelor.
The Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) lists this qualification as an approved qualification for all States and Territories that require qualified educators.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Answer the following questions to determine if you qualify for the Career Boost funding.
If you answered Correct to all of the above you will qualify for Career Boost funding. Your Total Course Fee will be:
$368 0r $276 if you hold a concession card
To apply for the funding, simply submit your enrolment application and select Career Boost 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 Boost 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 currently working as or seeking to work as an Educator responsible for the day-to-day running of an OSHC service or vacation care.
- Existing Educators or people transitioning from similar fields such as early childhood education, seeking Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- Anyone engaged in a traineeship.
- For entry level OSHC educators we also offer the Certificate 3 in Outside School Hours Care.
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.
- Correspondence, 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 interactive, 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
In most instances you will have up to 2 years to complete this qualification. Being self-paced study you can enrol at any time and progress at any speed you like without the stress of due dates and rigid class time tables. Study duration depends on the hours you put in and your skill level. As a guide, someone dedicating 8 hours per week to study, could expect to complete the assessment component of the course in 6 – 12 months.
If you are completing this course with a classroom based cohort, you will be provided a schedule with learning and assessment timeframes. Classes currently run in Brisbane. Contact us for upcoming class locations and start dates.
Note: For Centrelink student/study payment purposes this course is considered 52 weeks (full-time) based on 20 hrs per week.
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 a relevant Outside School Hours Care role will be required to complete 280 hours practical placement. Backdated hours (up to 12 months prior to your enrolment date) may be accepted.
- Adapt can organise a suitable placement for you or you can arrange your own.
- You may choose to do your placement as a full time block or part time.
Fees and Funding
Funding
This course is approved for:
- Career Boost funding for eligible QLD residents
- Centrelink Study payments (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 or correspondence 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 | $3500 | $3500 |
| Co-Contribution Fee for those who qualify for the Career Boost Funding (QLD) | $368 ($16/unit) | $276 ($12/unit) |
* 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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23 units |
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CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
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CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance |
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BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships |
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CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
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BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals |
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CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs |
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CHCSAC006 Support children to participate in school age care |
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CHCSAC007 Develop and implement play and leisure experiences in school age care |
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CHCSAC008 Work collaboratively and respectfully with school age children |
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CHCSAC010 Foster holistic learning, development and wellbeing for school age children |
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HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety |
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HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety |
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HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices |
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HLTFSE007 Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace |
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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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CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity |
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SISXDIS001 Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability |
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CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
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CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach |
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CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy |
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CHCEDS049 Supervise students outside the classroom |
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HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting* |
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
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.
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.
Due to the large volume of work in a Diploma, this program is generally not recommended for secondary school students. We do make exceptions on a case-by-case basis where students are supported by their school and parents and have a clear plan in place to achieve their school and course requirements. Please contact us to discuss. If you are a school staff member, also check our Information for School Staff page.
Further Details
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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 Diploma of School Age Education and 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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