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Diploma of School Age Education and Care
- Southport, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Diploma for running school-age education and care services, With work placement.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in School Age Education and Care. Apply concepts related to two-year course of 23 units (15 core plus electives) including service programs in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Teacher aid
- Before or after school care
- Educational leader
Curriculum
- Two-year course of 23 units (15 core plus electives) including service programs
- Diversity
- Legal and ethical compliance
- Child protection
- Play and leisure experiences
- Holistic child development
- First aid
- Food safety and WHS
- With 280 hours of work placement.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Year 10 certificate or equivalent
- Or a relevant Certificate IV
- Or mature age with relevant work experience
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- Blue Card application for the 280-hour placement.
- Year 12 or overseas equivalent (IBMA)
- Other partners publish no minimum grade.
Accepted academic background
Aged 18 or over and completed Year 12 or overseas equivalent (IBMA handbook), No formal vocational experience required, Other partners publish no academic prerequisite.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- CV or Resume (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Diploma of School Age Education and Care at GeSS Education. Complete the institution application form for the desired program and submit relevant academic transcripts and identification documents. Provide accepted language-proficiency evidence if it is part of the admission criteria. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $3,750 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $250 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Southport (Gold Coast) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Community Services and Aged Care |
| Department | Department of School Age Education and Care |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 96 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
November 2026
Applications closed
15 Aug 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $3,750 AUD per year. The application fee is $250 AUD. The deposit is $1,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0.