Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside School Hours Care)

This qualification is aimed at those who work and conduct vacation programs as well as before and after school care activities for children of school age.

During this course you will: -

•        Plan activities and provide care to children
•        Facilitate leisure and play and enable them to achieve their developmental outcomes
•        Learn to work autonomously or under direct supervision
•        Gain skills to supervise other workers and volunteers

Working With Children Check

It is a requirement when working or volunteering in Children’s Services to hold a current Working with Children card. If commencing in Certificate III in Children's Services, this card must be applied for immediately, as it can take several months for your application to be processed.  You may not be able to commence your work placement if you do not have a current WWC card. Your application needs to be lodged at Australia Post with the required identification.  

Job roles

•      Assistant OSHC coordinator
•      OSHC assistant
•      Program leader
•      Team leader
•      Recreation assistant/leader

Delivery Options

Workplace Traineeship    Group facilitation in the workplace or one on One

Eligibility for Government Funded Training

The Victorian State Government supports learning and development for those wishing to advance in their career. In order to receive full government funded training the candidate must satisfy the following requirements:

•       Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
•       Must not already hold a qualification at certificate IIII level or higher

Sample units covered: 

•     CHCIC303A        Work within a regulatory framework specific to children’s services

•     CHCCS400A       Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

•     CHCORG303A     Participate effectively in the work environment

•     CHCCN301A        Ensure the health and safety of children

•     CHCCN303A        Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food  in a safe and hygienic way

•     HLTOHS300A      Contribute to OHS processes

•     HLTFS207B          Follow basic food safety principles

•     CHCFC301A         Support the development of children

•     CHCOSHC401A    Support children to participate in outside school hours care

•     CHCOSHC402A    Develop and implement activities in outside school hours care

•     CHCOSHC403A    Work effectively with children in outside school hours care

•     CHCPR301A         Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning

•     CHCCHILD301A    Support behaviour of children and young people

•     HLTHIR403B         Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

•     CHCCHILD401A    Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm

•     HLTFA301B          Apply first Aid

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available to all students.