Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care CHC40113

For people who conduct programs for school age children, predominantly in a vacation care and/or before and after school program. Successful completion of the Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care allows you to work in the children's services industry as an educator.

The Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care is the first level of training in the children's services stream focussed on middle childhood (children aged 5 to 12 years). It gives credit toward the Diploma of School Age Education and Care.

As the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) regulations require that all those working within children's services must hold or be actively working towards a qualification, the Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care will appeal to new entrants to the middle childhood industry and those contemplating a children's services career.

Occupational titles may include:
• Assistant OSHC coordinator
• Mobile assistant
• OSHC assistant
• Outside school hours care supervisor / coordinator
• Play leader
• Program leader
• Recreation assistant
• Recreation leader
• Senior play leader
• Team leader
• Vacation care supervisor.

What options do I have at One World?

There are a number of ways to gain this qualification.

Workplace based training and placement based training. If you currently work in, or are about to commence work in a registered school age service, we are happy to provide you training that makes the most of your situation. If you are just starting out or wanting to further develop your career and you have no work place available to you, One World for Children are happy to help you find an appropriate service to participate in. This is called your 'placement service'.

Prior to your commencement of training you will meet one of our friendly and experienced Trainer Assessors and they will have a discussion with you to find out what you already know. This discussion may highlight the opportunity for you to gain credits and/or exemptions toward your course completion through recognition of prior learning (RPL).

Whether in a workplace or placement, your individual Trainer Assessor will provide you with learning materials to read and reflect on, they will be contactable to support you as you learn and implement your new skills and knowledge, and they will assess your competence within your work or placement environment.

Once you start training you will be encouraged to email any completed assessments to your Trainer Assessor. Although you may provide them through mail or dropping them into us, email ensures you receive feedback quickly and there is no concern about loss of any of your work.

Your Trainer Assessor looks for milestones that indicate you are ready for a workplace or placement visit, and once these milestones are reached they will come out and assess your skills on the job. This is a fantastic time to share your ideas and thoughts with the Trainer Assessor and for them to give you valuable feedback.

It is expected that you will achieve your Certificate IV within a 12 month maximum time frame, of course your experience and your commitment to study can see you achieve this goal in less time.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL is about gaining recognition of the skills and knowledge you already have. This process includes collecting information about your knowledge and skill using a vareity of methods, ultimately resulting in you achieving credit toward units of study. RPL takes place for all learners enrolled with One World for Children prior to the formal training commencement. If you think you could apply for full RPL of your course and for more information about RPL, just click here.

Units of study

The Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care CHC40113 includes 19 units or competencies. To find out more about these units go to:

List of units: Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care CHC40113

Fees

Funding through the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD).

If you are eligible for Victorian DEECD funding we support accessibility by offering free training.

No catches - $0 fee!

The Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care is available as a government funded option either under a traineeship or non-traineeship scheme through the Victorian Training Guarantee (VTG). The Victorian Training Guarantee (VTG) is making training more accessible to people who do not have post-school qualifications or who want to gain a higher qualification than they already hold.

To be eligible you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia. If you are also under 20 years old you will be eligible. If you are over 20 years of age you will be eligible if you are enrolling into a course that is higher than any qualification you already hold.

Self funded/Fee for Service Training

If you are not eligible for Victorian Training Guarantee (VTG) funding, your training can be accessed as a self funded program.

Check our self funded Fees.

Fee notes: First aid courses (HLTAID400) are not included in the funded or self-funded fees. Fees include unlimited contact with trainer assessors via phone, email and our facebook support group - 'ECE Facilitated Learning'.

Further information

Enquire or commence enrolment: Training expression of interest or call us on 1800 006 533.

RPL: RPL page or call us on 1800 006 533.

For more information about our training, RPL or your fee options, please call us on 1800 006 533 or check our training information page.

Foundation skills

To find out more about the level of reading, writing and maths you need for this qualification click here.