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CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support
- Centrelink/DHS Approved
- NQF Approved Qualification
- Recognised Australia wide
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist teachers and support student learning in a range of classroom settings. They complete general administrative as well as operational tasks to support students with learning under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional. Work requires use of discretion and judgement within the boundaries of established policies and procedures.
Education support workers work mainly with students in classroom settings in primary or secondary schools, as defined by State/Territory legislation.
Course Overview
Entry Requirements
Units
Assessment Methods
Payment Methods
Funding Available
Employment Opportunities
Pathways to Further Study
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Qualification
Certificate III in School Based Education Support
Course Code CHC30221
Nationally Recognised Yes
Duration
Full time: 52 weeks
Part time: 104 weeks
Delivery Modes
You can choose the delivery mode that best suits your circumstances. Delivery modes available for this qualification include:
• Online
• Traineeship/Apprenticeship
Hours of Work
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 100 hours of work in a classroom environment catering to primary or secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
International Delivery
This course is not available to international students.
A sound ability to read, write and speak English.
A basic ability to apply numeracy.
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
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Questioning:
written questionnaires
Product based methods:
reports, projects, displays, work samples, role plays, presentations
Direct observation:
real time assessment in the workplace/off-the-job simulation
Third party evidence:
reports from workplace supervisors
Check if there is funding available for this course on our Fees and Funding page.
ACCCO has several payment methods available to you to pay your student fees, including:
- Credit Card
- Direct Debit
- Payment Plans
State government funding is available for this course if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Check if you are eligible on our fees and funding page.
The Certificate III qualification provides for employment in the following roles:
- Teacher Aide in schools, preschools/kindergartens
- Education Support staff
- Education Assistant (additional needs, language/literacy, cultural support)
- School Age Care Assistant Educator (vacation care, OSHC, Kindergarten)
- Inclusion Support Aide
- SSO or school Support Officer
- Education Support Worker
- Learning Support Officer or Classroom Assistant
On completion of this qualification with ACCCO, you can use the qualification to gain credit into CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support.
Course Overview
Qualification
Certificate III in School Based Education Support
Course Code CHC30221
Nationally Recognised Yes
Duration
Full time: 52 weeks
Part time: 104 weeks
Delivery Modes
You can choose the delivery mode that best suits your circumstances. Delivery modes available for this qualification include:
• Online
• Traineeship/Apprenticeship
Hours of Work
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 100 hours of work in a classroom environment catering to primary or secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
International Delivery
This course is not available to international students.
Entry Requirements
A sound ability to read, write and speak English.
A basic ability to apply numeracy.
Units
Assessment Methods
Questioning:
written questionnaires
Product based methods:
reports, projects, displays, work samples, role plays, presentations
Direct observation:
real time assessment in the workplace/off-the-job simulation
Third party evidence:
reports from workplace supervisors
Payment Methods
Check if there is funding available for this course on our Fees and Funding page.
ACCCO has several payment methods available to you to pay your student fees, including:
- Credit Card
- Direct Debit
- Payment Plans
Funding Available
State government funding is available for this course if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Check if you are eligible on our fees and funding page.
Employment Opportunities
The Certificate III qualification provides for employment in the following roles:
- Teacher Aide in schools, preschools/kindergartens
- Education Support staff
- Education Assistant (additional needs, language/literacy, cultural support)
- School Age Care Assistant Educator (vacation care, OSHC, Kindergarten)
- Inclusion Support Aide
- SSO or school Support Officer
- Education Support Worker
- Learning Support Officer or Classroom Assistant
Pathways to Further Study
On completion of this qualification with ACCCO, you can use the qualification to gain credit into CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support.
See below for more courses
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