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Diploma of School Age Education and Care

  • Diploma

During this course you will learn to provide care and meet the social, emotional, physical and leisure needs children in middle childhood. You will also be learning about the theory and knowledge required to work and lead in diverse situations..

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
12 months full-time
Course Code
CHC50221

About this course

During this course you will learn to provide care and meet the social, emotional, physical and leisure needs children in middle childhood. You will also be learning about the theory and knowledge required to work and lead in diverse situations.

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As part of this qualification you will need to undertake ongoing work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned. You will work closely with children and families from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them.

If you are or have been, working in School Age Education and Care you may be able to gain full or partial qualification and achieve your Diploma in a shorter period of time through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), see the Important Information tab below for more details.

What you will learn

  • Managing and leading a team
  • Ethical work practices and legal requirements of the industry
  • Supporting children's development and wellbeing
  • Working with families and children with diverse needs
  • Managing child and work health and safety
  • Developing play and leisure experiences for children

Career pathways

Job titles may include:

  • School Age Care Coordinator

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

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