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Out Of School Hours Care Worker

OSCA 431431·ANZSCO 421114

Employed

9,000

Part-time share

91.1%

Female share

79.1%

Median age

23 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Out Of School Hours Care Worker is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care and Diploma of School Age Education and Care.

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About this career

Provides education and care for school age children before/after school and during school holidays.

What they typically do

  • Contributes to the design, planning, implementation and documentation of school age children's educational leisure programs based on an approved learning framework
  • Supports the daily routines, transitions and programs of school age children
  • Promotes the safety, health and wellbeing of staff, children and visitors
  • Develops positive relationships with other educators, school staff, school age children and families
  • Complies with out of school hours care service policies and national and/or state-based legislation

Where they work

Health Care and Social Assistance

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
33.6%
QLD
24.3%
VIC
16.6%
SA
10.1%
WA
8.2%
ACT
5.1%
TAS
1.1%
NT
1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Out Of School Hours Care Worker.

  • Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care

    10983NAT · AQF 3 · 5 providers

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  • Diploma of School Age Education and Care

    CHC50225 · AQF 5 · 32 providers

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