Diploma of Children's Services (Outside school hours care)
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- Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside school hours care)
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Course Notes
Applies to all Student Groups
- A satisfactory police check and/or DECS criminal history screening will be required at the expense of the student prior to commencing a vocational work placement or gaining employment. All students are required to complete vocational placements (unless currently employed in an appropriate setting) and be assessed in the workplace.
Expected Employment Outcome Example
Graduates of child care and related community service courses can work with children, from babies to 12-year-old children in day-long care, occasional care, family day care, out-of-school-hours care and vacation care.
Possible job roles include director, group coordinator, group leader, outside school hours care coordinator, outside school hours care worker, program leader, service director, service manager, team leader, and vacation care coordinator.
Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.
Skills Covered
Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside school hours care)
12 core units: identify and respond to children and young people at risk; ensure the health and safety of children; contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner; work within a relevant legal and ethical framework; support the development of children; support children to participate in outside school hours care; develop and implement activities in outside school hours care; work effectively with children in outside school hours care; provide experiences to support children's play and learning; apply first aid; work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers; contribute to OHS processes; plus 4 electives.
Diploma of Children's Services (Outside school hours care)
11 core units: establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children; foster physical development in middle childhood; foster social development in middle childhood; support emotional and psychological development in middle childhood; foster cognitive development in middle childhood; manage children's services workplace practice to address regulations and quality assurance; establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour; plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs; develop and implement policy; design, implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children; work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children; plus 7 electives.
Modules/Units: View Modules/Units
Minimum Entry Requirements
Award - SATAC application process
Any one of:Note: more information on selection
Qualification/Certification
Successful completion of this course provides you with the:
- Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside school hours care) [CHC41208]
- Diploma of Children's Services (Outside school hours care) [CHC51008]
Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.
Credit Transfer
Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses.
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| University | University Course | Credit Gained |
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| Points | Time
Equivalent |
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| University of Southern Queensland details | | Bachelor of Human Services | 8 points | 12 months | | Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) | 4 points | 6 months |
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Application Selection
Award - SATAC application process
- Applications for the 2012 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian
Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
- Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.
Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.
Fees
Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus.
The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2,210 in 2011. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.
Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.
TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information
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Note: The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes
necessary.
Further Information
For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or enquire online