If you have been working in school age education and care, you may be able to lighten your study and financial load and achieve your qualification/Diploma in a shorter period of time by making use of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process that is available

Gain recognition for your on the job learning and receive ongoing support and mentoring from lecturers to navigate the RPL process. Contact us to explore what credit you may be able to receive for work and on the job learning. 

Evidence preparation and documentation, and research may required to successfully complete your course.

Job titles may include:

• School Age Care Coordinator

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.

A North Metropolitan TAFE Diploma qualifies you for entry into undergraduate degrees at all WA universities.  

Upon successful completion of CHC50221 Diploma of School Aged Education & Care at NMTAFE, you will meet university entrance requirements and may be eligible for advanced standing/ credit into the undergraduate Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree. The major and minor subjects you choose to study as part of your degree will influence the amount of credit you will be awarded.  

The CHC50221 Diploma of School Aged Education & Care qualification may be awarded credit for 1 unit into the Bachelor of Education (Primary) at Edith Cowan University.

Please note articulation agreements between NMT and individual universities may be subject to change and you should check with your preferred university for details.

To achieve this qualification you must complete a minimum of 280 hours of work with school age children in a regulated education and care service.

In order to undertake the mandatory work placement, students must obtain a Working With Children Check (WWCC) prior to their placement (note, for students over the age of 18)

The RPL process is used to assess and evaluate a person’s skills, knowledge and experience gained through work skills and exposure in industry, paid or unpaid experience and other community experience to meet industry standards. If you have been working School Age Education and Care you may be able to lighten your study and financial load and achieve your qualification/Diploma in a shorter period of time.
Gain recognition for your on the job learning and receive ongoing support and mentoring from lecturers to navigate the RPL process. Contact us to explore what credit you may be able to receive for work and on the job learning.

Study outside of class hours, including private study, assignment or evidence preparation and documentation, and research may be required to successfully complete your course.
Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential.
If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours. As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.