Course Overview

The Certificate IV in Out of School Hours Care contains specific units of competency that have been recognized nationally as being critical to work in Out of School Hours services.

This course is designed to provide workers with the skills required to :

• Provide care for children (5 - 12 years).
• Plan activities.
• Facilitate play and leisure.
• Meet developmental needs.

Employees may work under direct supervision or autonomously. Employees may have some supervisory responsibility for volunteers and other workers.

Pathways
    

Qualification	Career Outcome
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)	Kindergarten Manager
Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and Care) Diploma of Children's Services (Outside School Hours Care)	Co-ordinator, Pre-school Assistant
Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside School Hours Care)	Outside School Care
Certificate III in Children's Services	Childcare Worker

For more information on pathways, please contact Student Experience Higher Education

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside School Hours Care).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

• Vacation Care Assistant
• Out of School Hours Care Assistant
• Program Leader
• Youth Worker
• Special Needs Inclusion Worker 
  

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment by workbooks, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), workplace assessment, written assignments.

Opportunities For Further Study

• Diploma of Children's Services (Outside School Hours Care)
• Certificate IV in Education Support
• Diploma in Education Support

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

16 units must be selected for this qualification including:

• 12 compulsory units
• 4 elective units 

Unit code	Unit name
Compulsory (12 Units)
CHCCHILD401B	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCCN301C	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCCN303A	Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner
CHCCS400C	Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCFC301A	Support the development of children
CHCOSHC401A	Support children to participate in outside school hours care
CHCOSHC402B	Develop and implement activities in outside school hours care
CHCOSHC403B	Work effectively with children in outside school hours care
CHCPR301C	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
HLTFA311B	Apply first aid
HLTHIR403C	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTWHS300A	Contribute to WHS processes
Electives (Select 4) - Sample selection list It is highly recommended that the following unit of competency should be included in this qualification to address the needs of every children's services workplace.
CHCIC302A	Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families to participate in children's services
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended.
HLTHIR404D	Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
BSBWOR204A	Use business technology
CHCCHILD301B	Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCCHILD403B	Promote the safety, well being and welfare of children, young people and their families
CHCFC506A	Foster children's language and communication development
CHCFC512A	Foster physical development in middle childhood
CHCIC512A	Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs
SISCCRD301A	Assist with recreation games not requiring equipment
SROABL002B	Facilitate adventure based learning activities
SRXCAI005B	Conduct a sport and recreation session for participants
SISXEMR402A	Coordinate emergency response
SISXFAC405A	Plan and provide sport and recreational services