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Diploma of School Age Education and Care

CHC50225
Care & communityDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
23Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
30Training providers
Dec 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CHC50225, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Community Work Officer
Industries
Community Services
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CHC50225 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 23 units: 15 core plus 8 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBHRM413Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBLDR523Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBOPS502Manage business operational plans
BSBPEF502Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBSUS511Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
CHCCCS007Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIS016Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS018Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
CHCFAM002Work with a child-focused approach
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMGT007Work effectively with the Board of an organisation
CHCPOL002Develop and implement policy
CHCPOL003Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at risk
CHCSAC006Support children to participate in school age care
CHCSAC007Develop and implement play and leisure experiences in school age care
CHCSAC008Work collaboratively and respectfully with school age children
CHCSAC010Foster holistic learning, development and wellbeing for school age children
HLTAID012Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
HLTFSE001Follow basic food safety practices
HLTFSE007Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
SISXEMR004Coordinate emergency responses
SISXPLD005Facilitate inclusion for people with disability
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CHC50225 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

30 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Adapt EducationBased in QLD · Registered since 2011→
Australian Child Care Career Options (ACCCO) Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
Australian College of Community Services and CareBased in QLD · Registered since 2018→
AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF TEACHER AIDES AND CHILDCARE PTY LTDBased in QLD · Registered since 2016→
Australian Institute of Workplace TrainingBased in WA · Registered since 2003→
Bedford CollegeBased in NSW · Registered since 2000→
Berkeley Business Institute Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2013→
Cairns Business College Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
Child Care Services TrainingBased in SA · Registered since 2006→
Chisholm InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1998→
Collaboration Learning Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2010→
DENTOS TRAINING ACADEMYBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
EDU AUSTRALIABased in NSW · Registered since 2017→
ELC Training Australia Pty LtdBased in SA · Registered since 2022→
EPEC EDUCATION PTY LTDBased in QLD · Registered since 2017→
Hammond Institute.Based in VIC · Registered since 2001→
Insight Training Group Australia Pty LtdBased in WA · Registered since 2010→
KAL TrainingBased in VIC · Registered since 2000→
KARBEN Training SolutionsBased in NSW · Registered since 2005→
North Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
PRACTICAL OUTCOMESBased in VIC · Registered since 2006→
sage education australiaBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
Selmar Institute of EducationBased in VIC · Registered since 2004→
South Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.