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Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care


 National Code: 10983NAT
 TAFE SA Code: AC00135


2025 start

Description

Check out this course if you are currently working or seeking to work as an Educator with school aged children in Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) programs. Learn to support children’s wellbeing and development in the context of an approved learning framework. 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).

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Duration
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18 months 

Part Time

Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Berri

646040

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time
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Elizabeth

621051

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time
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Noarlunga

615009

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time
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Regency Park

652006

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time
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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
Face to face workshops and online delivery sessions via Collaborate.

Industry Conditions and Skills
You will need a reasonable level of fitness to physically care for children and undertake manual handling tasks and provide first aid when appropriate. You will be committed to working with children, be able to communicate with children and families, collaborate within a team and have the ability to multitask, access information and use technology. You will have the ability to use knowledge of children to plan for their learning and development.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
If you do not hold the following, a current Working with Children Check , Child Safe Environments certificate, and a current RRHAN-EC you will be required to complete these and will be advised of the associated costs prior to registration.

Vocational Placements
You will need to complete a vocational placement in a regulated early education and care service throughout the duration of the qualification. If you are not working in a regulated early education and care service, you will be placed by TAFE SA's Placement team. To make sure that you are able to be placed, you will need to provide the required clearances, documentation and certificates by the date advised.

Mandatory Requirements
You will require a current Working with Children check ,a Safe Environments for Children and Young People certificate and a current a RRHAN-EC (Responding to the Risk of Harm and Neglect in Early Childhood). If you do not have these checks and certificates you will not be able to commence your vocational placement. Individual Outside of School Hours Care services may have their own policies on vaccination requirements. You may need to show evidence of vaccination.

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 18 month course
Subsidised
$978
$2,933
Concession
$597
$1,790
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?

This course is part of the Fee Free TAFE initiative. Fee Free TAFE and vocational education is a joint initiative of the Australian and South Australian Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill. The eligibility check below is an indication only and does not confirm your eligibility status. Eligibility verification will take place before the enrolment process and may include participation in a Language, Literacy and Numeracy pre-assessment. The number of Fee Free TAFE places that are funded is limited by the terms of the skills agreement signed by the Australian and South Australian Governments. Should all available Fee Free TAFE places be taken, subsequent applicants will be offered a subsidised place.

Fee Free Training Eligibility
Full Fee
$1,308
$3,924

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Out of school hours car worker

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care (10983NAT)
    This qualification is designed to support the role of educators in school age education and care. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 12 core units and 3 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Develop and implement play and leisure experiences in school age care 70
    Facilitate responsible behaviour 40
    Follow basic food safety practices 30
    Identify and report children and young people at risk 40
    Participate in workplace health and safety 20
    Provide First Aid in an education and care setting 22
    Supervise students outside the classroom 40
    Support children to participate in school age care 70
    Support the holistic development of children in school age care 80
    Work collaboratively and respectfully with school age children 70
    Work effectively with others 40
    Work legally and ethically 55

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 25
    Reflect on and improve own professional practice 120
    Work effectively in trauma informed care 40

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Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care
AC00135
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