Certificate IV in School Age Education & Care (CHC40113)

Entry Requirements

• You must have completed year 10 or equivalent or be considered a mature aged student.
• All applicants must also complete a literacy and numeracy assessment at AHEA.

Course Duration

• 23 weeks (approximately), including 4 weeks of Supervised Field Placement
• Additional placement time may be required if assessed as Not Yet Competent.
• AHEA usually does not hold classes during periods designated as school term breaks by the West Australian Department of Education or on gazetted public holidays.

Delivery Mode

• Full Time:
  • This course requires participants to complete up to 5 hours of individual prereading and preparation before each class.
  • AHEA’s classes are small in size, usually a maximum of twelve students. This allows for a more intense form of instruction and personalised delivery.
• Flexible/External (only available for students working or volunteering in the Childcare Industry)
• RPL/RCC available: Contact the Academy if you need more details

Course Costs

• Go to our Fees and Charges page or contact the Academy for current course costs.
• Please note that the course costs do not include The Working with Children Check which is an industry requirement.

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 techniques
• Understanding children’s behaviour
• Workplace requirements
• Issues in working with children

Employment Opportunities

The Certificate IV in School Age Education and 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

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.

*** For students who are undertaking Supervised Field Placement and they are pregnant, we require a letter from their General Practitioner stating it is safe for them to continue with the Supervised Field Placement.

*** All resources are provided on loan for the use by students during the course.