Recently the Australian Skills Quality Authority approved the development and implementation of a Certificate 3 n School Age Care for Eductors working in Before and After School Care services.
Network as part of their role with NOSHSA will be working towards making sure this new qualification is relevant and applicable to the needs of the OOSH sector.
Developing of the qualification is currently underway.
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