Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside school hours care)
Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside school hours care)
CHC41208
D289
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/03/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers workers who conduct vacation programs as well as before and after school care activities for children of school age.
Outside school hours care workers:
Plan activities and provide care to children, facilitating their leisure and play and enabling them to achieve their developmental outcomes
May work under direct supervision or autonomously
May have some supervisory responsibilities for volunteers and other workers.
Occupational titles may vary depending on jurisdiction and legislation and may include:
Assistant OSHC coordinator
Recreation assistant
Mobile assistant
Recreation leader
OSHC assistant
Senior play leader
Outside school hours care supervisor / coordinator
Team leader
Play leader
Vacation care supervisor
Program leader
Schedule
Packaging Rules
16 units are required for award of this qualification including:- 12 core units
- 4 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
- Other relevant electives listed in the qualification outline
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
- Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 3 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages
1. Core Units
All twelve (12) units must be completed
2. Elective Units
Four (4) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2521 | CHCFC515A | Foster cognitive development in middle childhood | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D2519 | CHCFC513A | Foster social development in middle childhood | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D2287 | CHCCHILD301A | Support behaviour of children and young people | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D2520 | CHCFC514A | Support emotional and psychological development in middle childhood | 45 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S282 | CHC40402 | Certificate IV in Out of School Hours Care | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J019 | CHC41212 | Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside school hours care) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
2. This is only a model training program created in STARS on 10/7/2009 by VET Teaching & Learning, Dept of Education & Training..
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships