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RPL Assessment Pathway · CHC50225 Diploma of School Age Education and Care

Turn Your School Age Care Experience into a Nationally Recognised Diploma

The CHC50225 Diploma of School Age Education and Care, assessed via RPL. Formal recognition for experienced OSHC professionals already doing the work.

Recognition of Prior LearningNationally Recognised · CHC50225100% Online
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6 Mths
Duration
280 Hrs
Work Experience
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Delivery
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Units
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Home›Education & Teaching›CHC50225 Diploma of School Age Education and Care
RPL Assessment Pathway · CHC50225 Diploma of School Age Education and Care

Turn Your School Age Care Experience into a Nationally Recognised Diploma

The CHC50225 Diploma of School Age Education and Care, assessed via RPL. Formal recognition for experienced OSHC professionals already doing the work.

Recognition of Prior LearningNationally Recognised · CHC50225100% Online
6 Mths
Duration
280 Hrs
Work Experience
Online
Delivery
23
Units
Flexible
Start Date
Diploma
Level

This is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), not a course you study. A qualified assessor evaluates the skills and experience you already have against the nationally recognised qualification.

Why Get Recognised

The Skills You Already Have, Formally Recognised.

Same Nationally Recognised CHC50225 Diploma As Study Graduates

280 Prior Placement Hours Recognised Across Relevant Units

One-On-One Assessor Interview Included In The RPL Process

Are You Eligible?

RPL Eligibility

Recognition of Prior Learning is an assessment pathway for people already working in the field. Here’s what the provider looks for.

Approximately 6 months of experience in the School Age Education and Care industry.

Completed a minimum of 280 hours of work with school age children in a regulated children's education and care service in Australia.

Language, literacy & numeracy (LLN) assessment may apply

Basic level computer skills and access to a computer are required.

Students must be currently employed in the industry.

Completion of an Assessment Conditions Checklist (ACC) identifying facilities, resources, and equipment the student has or had access to through their workplace.

Not sure whether your experience fits? Submit an enquiry and the provider will confirm your eligibility before anything else.

Where It Can Take You

Career Paths & Direction

Roles graduates commonly move into across Australia. Your path depends on experience, employer and location.

181k+
Employed in education & teaching (AU)
Before and After School Care EducatorPlans and facilitates age-appropriate programs for primary school children in before and after school care…
Vacation Care EducatorDesigns and delivers recreational and developmental programs for school age children during school holiday…
Outside School Hours Care CoordinatorOversees the day-to-day operations of an OSHC service, including staff supervision, compliance, and program…
Community Work OfficerSupports community-based programs and services that engage children and families in school age care or related…

Indicative market figures from publicly available Australian data (ABS / NCVER). Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.

What’s Assessed

23 Units of Competency Assessed · 15 Core, 8 Electives

Your evidence and experience are assessed against each unit of competency in the nationally recognised qualification.

Core Units · 15 units
  • BSBLDR523Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
  • CHCCCS007Develop and implement service programs
  • CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  • CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
  • CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
  • 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
  • HLTFSE007Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace
  • HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
  • SISXPLD005Facilitate inclusion for people with disability
Elective Units · 8 units
  • BSBSUS511Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
  • CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
  • CHCDIS016Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports
  • CHCDIS018Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
  • CHCPOL003Research and apply evidence to practice
  • CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
  • HLTFSE001Follow basic food safety practices
  • SISXEMR004Coordinate emergency responses
What’s Included

Everything That Comes With Your RPL Assessment

Flexible Online RPL Delivery

The qualification is delivered entirely online through a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway, allowing experienced professionals to have their existing skills and knowledge assessed efficiently without unnecessary repeat training.

Self-Assessment Questionnaire

Students begin with a self-reflection questionnaire to identify their existing skills and determine whether they are eligible for RPL or require additional training.

One-on-One Assessor Interview

Each student undertakes a one-on-one competency questioning interview with a qualified assessor as part of the RPL process.

Nationally Recognised Qualification

Upon successful completion, students receive the nationally recognised CHC50225 Diploma of School Age Education and Care under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Vocational Placement Hours Recognition

Traxion recognises prior vocational placement hours already completed by the student, with a minimum of 280 hours required. Hours can be applied collectively across relevant units of competency.

Extra certifications included

Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

HLTAID012

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Your Provider

Traxion Training

Traxion Training is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) based in Australia offering professional development short courses and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) qualifications tailored to the community services and health sector. Their focus areas include Early Childhood Education, Aged Care, Disability Care, Community Care, and School-Based Education Support. Their guiding principles are Care, Commitment, Collaboration, and Innovation, with a vision to empower people by building confidence and competence in the community services and health industry.

RTO Code 32254 (nationally accredited)
Fees & Funding

Flexible Ways To Pay

$4,500
full RPL assessment fee, as published by the provider
EASY WAYS TO PAY
Pay upfront
Fees shown are as published by the provider and may change. Instalment plans may be available. Submit an enquiry to confirm current fees and payment options.
The Process

How The RPL Assessment Works

From enquiry to assessment outcome, step by step.

1
Complete a self-reflection questionnaire to identify existing skills and determine RPL eligibility.
2
Submit a completed enrolment form.
3
Receive and complete the RPL Kit (Self-Assessment Questionnaire, Evidence Documents & Workplace Portfolio, Competency Questioning Interview, Observation Recording Sheets, Third Party Verification).
4
Undergo a one-on-one competency questioning interview with a qualified assessor.
5
Assessor evaluates evidence and determines competency outcomes.
Why Students Choose Us

Recognised Training, Real Support

Nationally Recognised

CHC50225 is registered on the AQF and delivered by Traxion Training (RTO 32254).

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

This pathway suits experienced professionals already working in school age education and care, outside school hours care, or a closely related field. Eligibility is confirmed through an initial self-assessment questionnaire that identifies whether your existing skills and experience align with the CHC50225 unit requirements. Submit an enquiry to confirm whether your background meets the current eligibility criteria.
You will be asked to compile an evidence portfolio demonstrating competency across all units of the qualification. Evidence typically includes workplace documentation, references or third-party verification, records of prior vocational placement hours, and responses to competency-based questions in your one-on-one assessor interview. A qualified assessor at Traxion Training evaluates all evidence against the national training package.
The process begins with a self-reflection questionnaire to identify your existing skills and determine RPL eligibility. You then build an evidence portfolio, which is reviewed by a qualified assessor. The process also includes a one-on-one competency questioning interview conducted by your assessor. If any unit cannot be verified through your evidence, gap training may be required before that unit is finalised.
For candidates with relevant industry experience and at least 280 documented vocational placement hours across the required units, the process typically takes approximately 8 weeks to 6 months. The timeframe depends on the depth of your evidence, how promptly documentation is submitted, and whether any gap training is required. Submit an enquiry to get a realistic estimate based on your specific background.
If your evidence falls short of the competency requirements for one or more units, gap training may be required before those units can be assessed as competent. This is a normal part of the RPL process and does not mean the pathway is unavailable to you. Your assessor at Traxion Training will identify any gaps after reviewing your evidence portfolio.
Pricing is not published here as it may vary based on your circumstances. A weekly payment plan may be available. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and payment options.
Yes. A USI is required for all nationally recognised training in Australia, including RPL assessments. You can create a USI at no cost through the Australian Government's USI website. Submit an enquiry if you need guidance on the enrolment process.
Yes. If your evidence demonstrates competency across all required units, you receive the identical CHC50225 Diploma of School Age Education and Care as any candidate who completed the qualification through classroom or online study. It is the same nationally recognised AQF qualification, issued under the same national code by Traxion Training (RTO 32254).
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About This Course

CHC50225 Diploma of School Age Education and Care

CHC50225 Diploma of School Age Education and Care is a nationally recognised AQF qualification for experienced professionals working in outside school hours care, vacation care, or related school age education settings. Delivered by Traxion Training (RTO 32254), this pathway uses Recognition of Prior Learning to formally assess the skills and knowledge you have already built through practice.

Rather than repeating training you already live daily, the RPL process evaluates your existing competency against the national training package requirements. Assessment includes a self-reflection questionnaire, an evidence portfolio, and a one-on-one competency interview with a qualified assessor. Where evidence falls short of any unit requirement, gap training may be required before that unit can be signed off.

Prior vocational placement hours are recognised, with a minimum of 280 hours required across relevant units of competency. If your evidence demonstrates competency across all units, you receive the same CHC50225 Diploma as any candidate who completed the qualification through study.

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Nationally recognised training: CHC50225 CHC50225 Diploma of School Age Education and Care is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by Traxion Training (RTO 32254).

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Last updated: July 2026