10983NAT

Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care

Start your career with this entry level course that will set you up with the foundation skills you need to succeed as a worker in outside school hours care.

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WAYS TO STUDY Online

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 22 Jul 2024 Duration: Average course duration 1 year View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Fee-Free TAFE

Concession

$480

Subsidised

$930

Full Fee

$4,560

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Course overview

This course reflects the role of educators in school age education and care/Outside School Hours Care who work according to the requirements of the National Quality Framework. They support children’s wellbeing and development in the context of an approved learning framework. They develop and implement play and leisure experiences with or without supervision. Educators in this context work in outside school hours care and vacation care (also known as School Age Care).

To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 320 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

Course outcome:

10983NAT Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care

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What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 3 elective units from the list below. You will also be required to undertake 320 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
HLTFSE001

Follow basic food safety practices

UNIT CODE :
HLTFSE001

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with personal hygiene, maintain food safety, contribute to cleanliness of food handling areas and dispose of food.
UNIT NAME
Follow basic food safety practices

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS001

Participate in workplace health and safety

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others. The unit applies to all workers who require knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) to carry out their own work, either under direct supervision or with some individual responsibility.
UNIT NAME
Participate in workplace health and safety

UNIT CODE
CHCLEG001

Work legally and ethically

UNIT CODE :
CHCLEG001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and work within the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to an individual job role.
UNIT NAME
Work legally and ethically

UNIT CODE
CHCPRT025

Identify and report children and young people at risk

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRT025

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify children and young people who are at risk and report in line with legislative requirements. This work occurs within legislative and policy frameworks and carries a duty of care responsibility.
UNIT NAME
Identify and report children and young people at risk

UNIT CODE
CHCEDS049

Supervise students outside the classroom

UNIT CODE :
CHCEDS049

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to supervise students in school grounds and community settings during sporting, recreational and other activities outside the classroom environment.
UNIT NAME
Supervise students outside the classroom

UNIT CODE
BSBTWK201

Work effectively with others

UNIT CODE :
BSBTWK201

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work cooperatively with others and deal effectively with issues, problems and conflict.
UNIT NAME
Work effectively with others

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS009

Facilitate responsible behaviour

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS009

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor individuals, respond to behaviours of concern, deal with conflict and support responsibility for behaviour management and change.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate responsible behaviour

UNIT CODE
CHCSAC008

Work collaboratively and respectfully with school age children

UNIT CODE :
CHCSAC008

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to engage and interact with school age children and guide their behaviour in positive ways.
UNIT NAME
Work collaboratively and respectfully with school age children

UNIT CODE
CHCSAC006

Support children to participate in school age care

UNIT CODE :
CHCSAC006

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify, implement and monitor support strategies to guide children's effective participation within the framework of school age care.
UNIT NAME
Support children to participate in school age care

UNIT CODE
CHCSAC007

Develop and implement play and leisure experiences in school age care

UNIT CODE :
CHCSAC007

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify, plan, implement and evaluate play and leisure experiences for children participating in school age care.
UNIT NAME
Develop and implement play and leisure experiences in school age care

UNIT CODE
CHCSAC009

Support the holistic development of children in school age care

UNIT CODE :
CHCSAC009

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to recognise and support the interrelationship between the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and communication development of school age children.
UNIT NAME
Support the holistic development of children in school age care

UNIT CODE
HLTAID012

Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

UNIT CODE :
HLTAID012

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants, children and adults in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. This unit applies to a range of workers within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies. This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs. This unit of competency may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011). Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities
UNIT NAME
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIV001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
UNIT NAME
Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE
BSBPEF201

Support personal wellbeing in the workplace

UNIT CODE :
BSBPEF201

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to advocate for and feel empowered about personal wellbeing in the workplace. It involves developing and applying basic knowledge of factors that may influence wellbeing, both positively and negatively.
UNIT NAME
Support personal wellbeing in the workplace

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.
UNIT NAME
Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

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Online self-directed

All of your study will be done online and you can work through your studies at your own pace. You can access your learning materials 24/7 through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online self-directed	22 Jul 2024	Average course duration 1 year	Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $480 Subsidised: $930 Full fee: $4,560 More Apply
Online self-directed Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 22 Jul 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Average course duration 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $480 Subsidised: $930 Full fee: $4,560 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Self-paced Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online self-directed	02 Sep 2024	Average course duration 1 year	Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $480 Subsidised: $930 Full fee: $4,560 More Apply
Online self-directed Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 02 Sep 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Average course duration 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $480 Subsidised: $930 Full fee: $4,560 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Self-paced Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online self-directed	14 Oct 2024	Average course duration 1 year	Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $480 Subsidised: $930 Full fee: $4,560 More Apply
Online self-directed Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Oct 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Average course duration 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $480 Subsidised: $930 Full fee: $4,560 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Self-paced Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Access your learning space 24 hours a day, seven days a week and be supported by high-quality educators who are devoted to your outcomes. Learn more

For most Online Self-Directed courses study is structured into fixed intakes that have set durations of 12 weeks from the study commencement date. You will be able to access your learning materials from the first day of the study period. You must be enrolled to be able to access your learning materials. To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommend limiting your workload to no more than 2 units of competency per intake or the units required to complete a cluster/stage. For further information regarding Online Virtual Classroom please see the Important Information section of this course brochure.

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Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care (10983NAT)

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Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care

COURSE CODE: 10983NAT

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How can I pay for this course?

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Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

Selection criteria

To work or undertake placement in a registered Outside School Hours Care Service – a Current Blue Card is required. These can be obtained from the Blue Card Services, if you reside in Queensland. Any students residing outside of Queensland will need to obtain a working with children check in their relevant state. A Registered Training Organisation or an Outside School Hours Care Service must validate the need for a Blue Card/Working with children check. PLEASE ENSURE these are organised as a priority when commencing your course, if you do not already hold a working with children check/Blue Card.

Online self-directed
Students are required to complete placement throughout their studies for the duration of the course. It is recommended that students attend placement one (1) day per week for the duration of their enrolments. Block placement at the beginning or end of studies is not suitable for Online self-directed study.

Resources required

You must have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

Placement

A total of at least 320 hours of work with school age children in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia is required.

Important information

Order of Study
When studying Online self-directed it is strongly recommended students follow the order of study and enrol in no more than two units per intake or the units required to complete one cluster/stage, unless otherwise advised.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care

Course overview

Course outcome:

Fee-Free TAFE

Core units

Elective units

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Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Placement

Important information

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers