The Out of School Hours sector is a growth area in New South Wales, with numbers rising to nearly 1,000 before, after and vacation care centres. These centres offer care to children aged 5-12 years, specifically those enrolled in primary schools.

Network aims to improve and sustain the quality care offered to school age children by implementing and offering professional development to students and existing workers.

Network has developed learning materials around the nationally recognised qualification of CHC41208 Certificate IV in Children’s Services (Outside School Hours Care).

What are School Based Traineeships?

School Based Traineeships are a work based training program that combines both work and structured learning through Years 11 and 12. Traineeships include both paid employment and a training program delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). In this region the RTO is Network of Community Activities.

School Based Traineeship participants are required to completed a set number of hours (approximately 400-500) in the workplace and attend all learning components.

Pathways:

• Network has chosen a flexible option pathway for students, which will cover the Years 11 and 12 and an opportunity to complete work-placement between December and February after the HSC has finished if needed.


• Duration = 1500 to 1600 logged hours of work and training completed within 26 months.


• Start and finish – January or February of Year 11 to February following completion of the HSC examination.


• Achieve the formal training:
  - Equivalent to one 4 hour day per school week for 7 terms.
  - Formal training is completed at the same time as the HSC.


• Achieving work and flexible work based training.

Outcomes

Provided they meet all course requirements, students will leave Year 12 with their HSC and the Certificate IV. At present the traineeship pathway does not contribute to a UAI.

Successful completion of the Certificate IV will give students a direct pathway in the Diploma of Children’s Services (Outside School Hours Care) and a possible pathway into the Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care).

Students will also be immediately employable by OOSH services once they have completed the course.

Payment:

Trainees will be paid under the National Training Wage Award, as identified by the Rates Summary.

Employment will be maintained and monitored by the Australian Training Company. Network will assist in sourcing appropriate services for the work-based learning.

What are the benefits for Trainees?

A traineeship combines both work and training. The Trainee will earn while they learn.
The Cert IV in Children’s Services (Outside School Hours Care) is a nationally recognised qualification from the Community Services Training Package.

Previous Training or Experience:

There is no requirement for previous training or experience in the out of school hours care sector.

Qualification/Modules:

Certificate IV in Children’s Services (Outside School Hours Care) CHC41208

• CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
  


• CHCCN301A Ensure the health and safety of children
  


• CHCCN303A Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner
  


• CHCCS400A Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
  


• CHCFC301A Support the development of children
  


• CHCOSHC401A Support children to participate in outside school hours care
  


• CHCOSHC402A Develop and implement activities in outside school hours care
  


• CHCOSHC403A Work effectively with children in outside school hours care
  


• CHCPR301A Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
  


• HLTFA301B Apply first aid
  


• HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
  


• HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes
  


• CHCIC302A Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families to participate in children’s services
  


• CHCCOM302C Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues
  


• CHCIC512A Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs
  


• CHCPR302A Support sustainable practice

How do I become a Trainee?

• Talk to your Principal or Careers Advisor for further information.
• Speak to the Adult Education Coordinator at Network if you or your family have any questions.
• Complete the written application and submit to your school.
  
• Network will review applications and notify students of their eligibility.
  
• Successful students will commence an orientation program after their Year 10 examinations to discuss the structure of the course and possible sites for work placement.
  
• Workplace learning will commence in March/April 2010 with class work commencing at the beginning of Term 1, 2010.
  

How does my school become involved?

Network will nominate times for work and training within the program. Schools will be
prepared to consider flexible structures to support students. Students may be expected to travel to other sites for classes depending on the number of students and schools involved in the project. Students and schools will be notified in advance details of the class sites.

Further information

Information on VET in schools can be downloaded from: www.det.nsw.edu.au/vetinschools

For more information about the Network Traineeships please contact the Adult Education Coordinator on: Phone - (02) 9212 3244 or email training@netoosh.org.au

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