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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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NEXT INTAKE Start date: 09 Jun 2025 Duration: Average course duration 1 year View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Concession

Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

$525
Subsidised

There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

$1,005
Full Fee

This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

$4,755
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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

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

Ways to study
Choose your study location

  • 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
09 Jun 2025
Average course duration 1 year
Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake
  • Concession: $525

    Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Subsidised: $1,005

    There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $4,755

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

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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. 

09 Jun 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Average course duration 1 year
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
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Concession: $525

    Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Subsidised: $1,005

    There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $4,755

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Self-paced
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online and vocational placement
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Zoom
You will be able to access your learning materials 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from the first day of your study period for the relevant units of competency. You must be enrolled to access your learning materials.

Online self-directed study allows you to 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. Learn more 

Online self-directed courses are structured into fixed intakes that have set durations of 12 weeks from the study commencement date. 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.

 

Online virtual classroom study allows you to enjoy the freedom of choosing where you study, with no on-campus commitments. Virtual classes are delivered online, to a scheduled timetable, allowing you to interact with fellow students and high-quality educators from the comfort of a location that best suits you. You will be expected to undertake additional self-directed study in order to complete the course requirements. Learn more 

 

Online with on campus practical allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study to complete the online component of your course followed up by a scheduled practical component on campus.

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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
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

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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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.

Blue Card
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 undertake continuous placement throughout their studies, commencing from the start of the course and continuing until its completion. It is recommended that students attend placement at least one (1) day per week for the entire duration of their course to ensure consistent learning and practical application of skills. Block placement at the beginning or end of studies, is not suitable for online self-directed study.

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.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, 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.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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