Certificate IV in Out of School Hours Care (CHC40402) - Casuarina - Northern Territory - Charles Darwin University Casuarina Campus - I903

This qualification covers workers who conduct vacation programs and before and after school activities for children who are of school age. It is also applicable for those who work with children who may not be of school age eg. a mobile resource unit. The workers plan activities and provide care to children, facilitating their leisure and play and enabling them to achieve their developmental outcomes. Workers may work under direct supervision or autonomously. Workers are likely to have some supervisory responsibilities for volunteers and other workers. Workers at this level are required to have an understanding of Indigenous culture and history and to work with local communities in the provision of services.

Certificate IV in Out of School Hours Care (CHC40402)

Course Structure

To achieve a Certificate IV in Out of School Hours Care students must complete a total of EIGHTEEN (18) units of competency (nineteen (19) if the jurisdiction required both First Aid units of competency) . This comprises FOURTEEN (14) compulsory core units of competency plus FOUR (4) elective units of competency as detailed in the packaging rules.


Total Nominal Course Hours: 567 - 617

CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY     
Code    Unit of Competency Title    
Hours
CHCADMIN3B    Undertake administrative work    
50
CHCCHILD1C    Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm    
30
CHCCN1D    Ensure children's health and safety    
30
CHCCS301A    Work within a legal and ethical framework    
50
CHCCS405A    Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers    
30
CHCIC1C    Interact effectively with children    
70
CHCOHS401A    Implement and monitor OHS policies and procedures for a work place    
50
CHCPR1C    Deliver services/activities to stimulate children's development and enhance their

leisure    
40
CHCPR3C    Develop and understanding of children's interests and developmental needs    
20
CHCYTH1C    Work effectively with young people    
40
HLTFA301B    Apply first aid    
18
AND/OR
HLTFA402B    Apply advanced first aid    
30
SRCCRD007A    Develop recreation programs    
20
SRXRIS001A    Undertake risk analysis of activities    
10
SRXTEM003A    Work autonomously    
7
    
Hours
465-487
        
ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY (select 4 units of competency)    
Code    Unit of Competency Title    
Hours
CHCCN3C    Prepare nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner    
20
CHCCN4D    Respond to illness accidents and emergencies    
30
CHCFC1C    Support the development of children in the service    
40
CHCIC10C    Establish and implement plans for developing responsible behaviour    
40
CHCORG3B    Participate in the work environment    
20
    
Hours
110-130

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Skills Recognition

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.
This can include skills from:

    * Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college,
    * through adult education classes or training programs at work;
    * Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
    * Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).

RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.

Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.

See the RPL Guide for Applicants for further information on the RPL application process.


Credit Transfer or Recognition of Previous Study

Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.

In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.

Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.
Pathways

Students who successfully complete VET qualifications at the Certificate IV level or above and subsequently enrol in a Bachelor degree in the same field or discipline, will receive advanced standing