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Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care
National ID: CHC40113 | State ID: J589
This qualification reflects the role of educators who work with school age children in out of school hours care and vacation programs. Educators support the implementation of the, “My time, Our place “ national learning framework. Educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously and may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.
When you complete the Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care you'll be on your way to a career as an outside school hours carer or school holiday program coordinator for children aged between 6 and 12 years.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the education sector, supporting the development of children, implementing inclusion strategies, understanding legal, ethical, and administrative requirements, first aid, working with cultural diversity, and workplace health and safety.
Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.
Entrance Requirements
Work placement
Job opportunities
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How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate II or Certificate III |
Work placement
Students are required to obtain a Working with Children Check, a Police Clearance and medical clearance before attending work placement. Under 18 students will be required to obtain a Confidential Statutory Declaration and a medical clearance.
Job opportunities
Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to become a Educator School Aged Education and Care, Nanny, Family Day Care Educator or Play Leader, Team Leader, Educator School Aged Education and Care.
Study pathway
Graduates may be eligible for university entry.
How to apply
For full time, part time, flexible or online courses apply at http://tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au when applications are open.
For international students, contact www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au.
For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.
For all other enquiries please call us on 1800 621 445 or email enquiry@srtafe.wa.edu.au.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
In order to comply with COVID-19 Government directed social distancing guidelines, some courses may include a mix of online and classroom based training delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements.
While the mode of delivery might vary, the content and key learning outcomes of the course will remain the same.
The precise mix of delivery method will vary from course to course. The time, place and method of delivery may also vary across the semester to ensure social distancing and safe training delivery for staff and students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Regional TAFE will provide students with adequate support to work in online environments where necessary.
Available Semester 1 & Semester 2
Albany - FlexibleOverview
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| Duration | 18 months |
| When | Available Semester 1 & Semester 2 |
| Where | Albany |
| How |
Flexible |
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Page last updated July 09, 2020