CHC50221

Diploma of School Age Education and Care

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Get a supervisor’s role at a school-age care centre with the CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to supervise primary school students and co-ordinate after-school education programs. You’ll also gain skills in leadership and business administration. Competencies include: working effectively with school-age children, ensuring food safety compliance, first aid in education and childcare, supporting children with disabilities, ensuring work health and safety, developing holistic learning and wellbeing programs for school-age children, supervising childcare workers, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, school-age care career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates.

Study mode On Campus / Traineeship / Distance / Blended / Online
Duration 12 - 24 months
Estimated fee* $2,700 - $13,070 Support may be available
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for VET courses include both national standards and additional criteria set by individual Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).

It’s important to review these requirements for each course provider to ensure you meet all necessary prerequisites before applying.

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
  • Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers

Course fees

Course fees vary depending on the course provider.

Government funding may be available to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility depends on your location, employment status, and whether the course and provider are approved for funding.

Estimated Fee* $2,700 - $13,070 Fees are based on full-time study.
WA, NSW, QLD
  • WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
  • NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
  • QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

Career opportunities

The Diploma of School Age Education and Care will prepare you for the following roles.

Find a course provider

Compare all providers for the Diploma of School Age Education and Care available in your area to find the right fit for you.

3Bridges Training and Education
On Campus
16 Months (Full-time)
Adapt Education
Online
24 Months (Full-time)
Early Childhood Training & Resource Centre
Distance
24 Months (Full-time)
Educare College
Blended
18 Months (Full-time)
EPEC Education
Online
24 Months (Full-time)
KAL Training
Blended
16 Months (Full-time)
KARBEN Training Solutions
Blended
18 Months (Full-time)
Massage Schools of Queensland
On Campus
24 Months (Full-time)
North Metropolitan TAFE
Traineeship
12 Months (Full-time)