Entry Requirement:
You must have completed year 10 or equivalent or be considered a mature aged student.
Course Duration: 22 weeks (approximately)
Attendance Days: Monday & Tuesday – Times: 9.30am – 1.30pm
Other: Trainees must allow an additional 12 hours per week to complete set tasks.
Course Costs:
Contact the Academy for current course costs
Outline of expected experiences:
This course will develop your knowledge and skills in:
• Health, Safety and Children at risk
• Fostering and Developing esteem in School Aged Children
• Sensitive to cultural and diversity issues
• Design and implementation of recreational and leisure activities
• Policies and Procedures
• Program Administration
• Child Development
• Team membership
• Child observation skills
• Communication techiniques
• Understanding children’s behaviour
• Workplace requirements
• Issues in working with children
Employment opportunities:
The Certificate IV in Out of School Hours Care will equip you to enter employment in a wide variety of situations. These can include:
• Before and After School Hours Care
• Vacation Care
• Camps for children with special needs
• Recreational Programmes
• Government and Private Holiday Program
What does the course cover?
Units of Competency at Certificate IV level
Compulsory Units
CHCADMIN3B Undertake Administration work
CHCCHILD1C Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm
CHCCN1D Ensure children’s health and safety
CHCCS301A Work within a legal and ethical framework
CHCCS405A Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCIC1C Interact effectively with children
CHCOHS401A Implement and monitor OHS policies and procedures for a workplace
CHCPR1C Deliver services/activities to stimulate children’s development and enhance their leisure
CHCPR3C Develop an understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs
CHCYTHIC Work effectively with young people
HLTFA301B Apply First Aid
SRCCRD007A Develop recreational programs
SRXRIS001A Undertake risk analysis of activities
SRXTEM003A Work autonomously
Other Units Included
CHCCN3C Prepare nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner
CHCCN4D Respond to illness, accidents and emergencies
CHCORG3B Participate in the work environment
CHCFC1C Support the development of children in the service
Please Note:
*** All units require students to demonstrate that they have gained competence from on-the job training (Supervised Field Placement).
*** Students must ensure they can obtain a Working With Children’s Check. This is not provided as part of the course and is the responsibility of the student. Students may also be required to provide a medical clearance at their own expense.
*** All resources are provided on loan for the use by students during the course.
