About CHC50221 – Diploma of School Age Education and Care
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.
Flexible Delivery
Traxion Training specialises in delivering qualifications through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), designed for experienced professionals who are currently employed in their respective industries. As part of the RPL process, students begin by completing a self-reflection questionnaire. This initial step helps them identify their existing skills and knowledge, determining whether they are eligible for RPL or if additional training is needed to meet the qualification requirements. Successful RPL outcomes can significantly shorten training and learning duration, ensuring a more efficient path to achieving qualifications. This tailored approach optimises time and focuses on areas that may require further development.
RPL & Credit Transfer
Recognition of prior learning is all about the skills and knowledge you’ve collected through work and life experiences and then transferring them to current training course requirements. Credit transfer also recognises previous formal learning (e.g. other VET qualifications). It uses the copy of the qualification, record of results (which includes details of the issuing RTO and the date issued), statement of attainment previously issued to the student for each unit of competency, or authenticated VET transcripts downloaded from the USI (Unique Student Identifier) platform. All courses can be completed using an assessment only pathway through RPL in Traxion if the candidate possesses sufficient skills and experience as determined by the assessor.
Enrolment Conditions
Enrolments are processed upon receipt of a completed enrolment form. All policy information regarding conditions of enrolment, refunds and our guarantee to complete all assessment requirements once the enrolment has commenced, is contained in our Terms and Conditions.
For further information please refer to the Student Handbook.
The specific course entry requirements are:
- Traxion Training will outline the RPL process clearly at course commencement and gather evidence from the student to demonstrate their capacity to manage the assessment requirements. If the student is not able to meet these requirements, then alternatives will be sought.
- Technology skills – basic level computer skills and access to a computer will be required
- Approximately 1 year of experience in the School Age Education and Care industry. If the student has less experience but believes that they have sufficient experience to be assessed through recognised prior learning, Traxion Training will assess these situations on a case by case basis.
- 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.
Duration and Process
Duration of the Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process is approximately 8 weeks to 6 months. It is largely dependent on the student’s ability to respond to the assessment kit provided. The RPL Kit normally consists of the following sections (please note this is subject to change, please contact us for detailed information)
- Self-Assessment Questionnaire
- List of Evidence Documents & Workplace Portfolio
- One on One Competency Questioning Interview with a qualified assessor
- Observation recording sheets
- Third Party (current workplace supervisor/representative) Verification
Possible Job Roles
Job roles associated with this qualification may include but not be limited to:
- Before & After School Care Educator
- Vacation Care Educator
- Outside School Hours Care Coordinator
- Community Work Officer
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| BSBLDR523 | Lead and manage effective workplace relationships |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCSAC006 | Support children to participate in school age care |
| CHCSAC007 | Develop and implement play and leisure experiences in school age care |
| CHCSAC008 | Work collaboratively and respectfully with school age children |
| CHCSAC010 | Foster holistic learning, development and wellbeing for school age children |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
| HLTFSE007 | Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| SISXDIS001 | Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability |
| BSBSUS511 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCDIS006 | Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports |
| CHCDIS009 | Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| HLTFSE001 | Follow basic food safety practices |
| SISXCAI007 | Assist with activities not requiring equipment |
Vocational placement hours requirements
This Qualification requires students to have completed a minimum of 280 hours of vocational placement. Traxion Training expects students to have already completed these hours because Traxion currently only offer RPL services to students who have worked at least these hours and is currently working in the industry. If a student doesn’t meet the vocational placement hours requirement in the specified units of competencies of the qualification, Traxion would not be able to issue Statement of Attainment for the specified unit of competency or a qualification. There are 2 units of competencies in this Qualification which requires vocational placement.
- CHCSAC006 requires students to have performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 160 hours of work with school age children in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia. More information can be found here.
- CHCSAC010 requires students to have performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 280 hours of work with school age children in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia. More information can be found here.
Course Costs
Please contact our course advisor for course cost and payment options.
- Queensland State Government’s Higher Level Skills funding option
The CHC50221 Diploma in School Aged Education and Care is currently being funded by the Queensland State Government’s Higher Level Skills for eligible participants. Eligible students must pay a Co-Contribution Fee.
For full eligibility information, terms and conditions and a breakdown of the fees applicable please click here.
Entry Requirements For Funding
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- As per Higher Level Skills Student fact sheet https://desbt.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/7784/hls-student-factsheet.pdf
- be a Queensland resident
- be aged 15 years or over, and no longer at school (with the exception of VET in Schools students)
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency
- not hold, or be enrolled in, a certificate IV level or higher qualification (not including qualifications completed at school and foundations skills training).
- Reference: click here
- Pre-requisite qualification: N/A
- As per Higher Level Skills Student fact sheet https://desbt.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/7784/hls-student-factsheet.pdf
Queensland Higher Level Skills funding additional eligibility (funding exception): Students must be an Existing Worker in the Community Services and Health industry and may already hold a Certificate IV or higher level qualification not funded through the Higher Level Skills program.
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Fee For Service (FFS) option
To apply for this course under FFS option, please use this application form https://www.traxiontraining.com.au/courses/ffs/
