| CHC40402 Certificate IV in Out of School Hours Care
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.
Occupational names may include (and may vary depending jurisdiction and legislation):
- Recreation Assistant
- Out of School Hours Care Supervisor
- Group Leader
- Youth Worker
- Special Assistant
- Play Leader
- Senior Play Leader
- Special Needs Inclusion Worker
- Mobile Assistant
| Packaging Rules |
- 18 units must be selected for this qualification including:
- 14 compulsory units
- 4 elective units
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| Compulsory |
| CHCADMIN3B |
Undertake administrative work |
| CHCCHILD1C |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm |
| CHCCN1C |
Ensure children's health and safety |
| CHCCS301A |
Work within a legal and ethical framework |
| CHCCS405A |
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
| CHCIC1C |
Interact effectively with children |
| CHCOHS401A |
Implement and monitor OHS policies and procedures for a workplace |
| CHCPR1C |
Deliver services/activities to stimulate children's development and enhance their leisure |
| CHCPR3C |
Develop an understanding of children's interests and developmental needs |
| CHCYTH1C |
Work effectively with young people |
| HLTFA1A |
Apply basic First Aid AND/OR |
| HLTFA2A |
Apply advanced First Aid (depending on employer) |
| SRCCRD007A |
Develop recreation programs |
| SRXRIS001A |
Undertake risk analysis of activities |
| SRXTEM003A |
Work autonomously |
| Electives |
Elective units may be selected from:
- the units listed below
- other Community Services Training Package units available at this or higher levels
- other relevant National Training Package units available at Certificate IV and enterprise specific units
- nationally endorsed enterprise specific units
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| CHCCN2C |
Care for children (depending on service type and age group of clients) |
| CHCCHILD3A |
Promote the safety, well-being and welfare of children, young people and their families |
| CHCCN3C |
Prepare nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner |
| CHCCN4C |
Respond to illness, accidents and emergencies |
| CHCFC1B |
Support the development of children in the service |
| CHCIC10C |
Establish and implement plans for developing responsible behaviour |
| CHCORG3B |
Participate in the work environment |
| CHCORG28A |
Reflect and improve upon professional practice |
| CHCPOL2A |
Contribute to policy development |
| CHCRF1B |
Work effectively with families in caring for the child |
| CHCRH3A |
Develop leisure and health programs for clients with special needs |
| SRCCRO001A |
Assist with recreation games not requiring equipment |
| SRCCRO008A |
Interact positively with infants, toddlers and parents in a recreation environment (appropriate unit for an assistant working with a mobile resources unit) |
| SROABL002A |
Facilitate adventure-based learning activities |
| SRXCAI004A |
Plan a sport and recreation session for clients |
| SRXCAI005A |
Conduct a sport and recreation session for clients |
| SRXEME004A |
Co-ordinate emergency response |
| SRXFAC004A |
Plan and provide sport and recreational services |
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