A Diploma of School Age Education and Care will give you the skills and practical knowledge to plan, implement and evaluate creative programs that support the developmental needs of school aged children in an education and care setting, and work within regulatory frameworks.
Entry Requirements
• There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
• Minimum age of entry is 15 years of age, unless otherwise stated.
• Students must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply.
• Minimum age of entry is 15 years of age, unless otherwise stated.
• Students must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply.
What you will need
• Access to a computer
• Reliable Internet connection
Practical Placement
To achieve this qualification the individual must have 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.
Practical Placement is to be independently arranged by the student with a suitable organisation.
Practical Placement can be undertaken as part of employment or as a volunteer.
The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include a requirement for workplace hours.
Practical Placement is to be independently arranged by the student with a suitable organisation.
Practical Placement can be undertaken as part of employment or as a volunteer.
RPL & Credit Transfers
You may already have skills and expertise through previous or current work or study. For further information regarding Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) CLICK HERE.
Please make us aware of any certificates or qualifications you currently hold as you may be eligible for credit transfer.
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Please make us aware of any certificates or qualifications you currently hold as you may be eligible for credit transfer.
Why Choose EPEC?
An EPEC Education is More Than a Qualification
- It’s Your Winning Edge
Free Student Support
Benefit from true one-on-one support from our experienced educators and supportive admin staff via phone, live chat, or email. They are invested in your success, guiding you every step of the way with regular check-ins available at times and frequencies that suit you. You are never alone with when you study with EPEC.
Free Resubmissions
Unlike many other Registered Training Organisations, we don’t charge you to resubmit failed assessments. We want you to succeed and remove any barriers we can along the way.
BONUS - Professional Development Library Access
When you study a full qualification (Cert III and above) with EPEC, you unlock access to our exclusive $2000+ personal development library - packed with additional resources like Webinars and Industry Skill Builders (short courses) you can choose from to boost your skills, and add certificates to your portfolio that help you stand out to employers.
Units
There are 23 units in the Diploma of School Age Education and Care. These consist of 8 electives and 15 core units mandatory to complete this qualification.
Core Units
• 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 (unit must be completed at your additional cost through an external provider)
• 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
• 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 (unit must be completed at your additional cost through an external provider)
• 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
Elective Units
• BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
• BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
• CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
• CHCPOL002 Develop and Implement Policy
• CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
• CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
• CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder
• CHCEDS061 Support responsible student behaviour
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• BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
• CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
• CHCPOL002 Develop and Implement Policy
• CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
• CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
• CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder
• CHCEDS061 Support responsible student behaviour
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