CHC40402 (CRICOS 054915K)

Out of School Hours Care is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide, having an extremely high job placement prospect for graduates.

The Certificate IV is ideal for students looking for employment in a before or after school care facility, vacation care program (including summer camps in the United States of America) or a sport and recreation facility.


You will be taught a range of skills including:

• How to work effectively with families;
• Ensuring children’s health and safety;
• Administrative duties;
• How to support the development of children;
• Developing recreational activities.

As part of your studies you will put your theoretical knowledge into practice in the workplace environment.

CHC50202 (CRICOS 054912B)

Students enrolled in the Diploma of Out of School Hours Care are taught primarily through group workshops, covering such skills as programming, the development of children’s activities, behaviour management, and leadership.

Students who graduate with the Diploma of Out of School Hours Care can expect to gain employment as a coordinator or team leader in summer camps or vacation settings.


The course teaches a range of skills including:

• Foster and enhance children’s development;
• Develop and implement policy;
• Establish and implement plans for developing responsible behaviour;
• Learn how to manage workplace Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management system;
• Conduct programs for children with special needs. 

Your practical placement, organised through CHARLTON BROWN includes a period of one week where you will take responsibility of the program in which you are placed, to gain valuable experience in leadership and management.