Changes to OSHC qualification rules in South Australia

Changes were made to Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) qualifications in South Australia on 10 May 2024, recognising Certificate III holders from a variety of backgrounds as qualified for the first time.

• at least one educator (present at all times the service is operating) must hold an approved diploma qualification (or higher) as listed by ACECQA for South Australia
• any additional educators required to be qualified can hold a certificate III level qualification (or higher) in education, care or disability
• 50 per cent completion of a Diploma in education, care or disability will be considered equivalent to a Certificate III
• 1 qualified educator is still required for every 30 children
• the staff to child ratio is unchanged (minimum educator to child ratio of 1:15 for school aged children and 1:11 for preschool aged children)
• all previously listed qualifications for SA OSHC services continue to be recognised
• OSHC services can still include unqualified educators per the current arrangements.