CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support

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CHC30221 - Certificate III in School Based Education Support

Working in Education Support involves providing vital assistance and support to students with diverse learning needs, including those with disabilities, in primary, secondary and special education schools. Education Support Workers, such as teacher assistants or teacher aides, work closely with teachers to create inclusive and effective learning environments. Their responsibilities include classroom support, behaviour management, record-keeping, ensuring student safety and providing emotional support.

Course Dates and Times

Traineeship - Workplace Based & Online / Block Release

Units of Study

CHC30221 - Certificate III in School Based Education Support is comprised of 15 units – 10 core units and five elective units. Core Units:

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
CHCEDS034 Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs
CHCEDS035 Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
CHCEDS036 Support the development of literacy and oral language skills
CHCEDS037 Support the development of numeracy skills
CHCEDS057 Support students with additional needs in the classroom
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
CHCEDS060 Work effectively with students and colleagues
CHCEDS061 Support responsible student behaviour

Elective Units:

CHCEDS041 Set up and sustain learning areas
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support

Course Length

Full time: one year
Part time: two years

Career Pathways

Generalist Education Assistant
Education Assistant (Special Education)
Inclusion Support Worker
Teacher’s Aide
Education Support Worker
School Support Officer
Literacy Support Worker

Course Cost

Please refer to our Fees and Funding page. To apply for concession, you must hold an eligible concession card at the time of enrolment. This Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.

Mode of Delivery

This course is delivered as a traineeship and requires employment. You must attend block release schooling in the school holidays, for 10 days per term, throughout the duration of your studies. This qualification is completed in an average of one year (four terms of block release study per year). Contact our team for assistance in connecting with an employer. You’ll have access to our online Learning Management System to access training and theory assessment content and are required to have access to a laptop. Assessments are completed with a combination of written questions, practical assessments, role plays and observations in the workplace by a dedicated trainer and assessor.

Course Entry Requirements

You must be 18 years of age or above at the time of application or have parent/guardian permission to enrol. Separation from secondary school evidence may be required.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you’ll be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training review to determine your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Certification

Students obtaining a competent result for all units studied will be issued a qualification. Should a student not complete the full qualification, a statement of attainment will be issued for the units which the student is deemed competent.
If you withdraw, you’ll receive a Statement of Attainment for the units you’ve successfully completed.

Facilities and Equipment

To facilitate structured face-to-face delivery away from the student’s workplace, we deliver training at our main campus in Deer Park.

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