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CHC40221 Certificate IV 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 under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional. At this level, workers may be involved in facilitation of learning for a range of instructional groupings, including for those students in need of additional support. In these roles, the education support worker sources and analyses information from diverse sources, may work with limited direct supervision and could provide guidance to other workers.
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 IV in School Based Education Support
Course Code CHC40221
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.
This qualification includes 12 core units and 5 elective units.
Core units
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
Elective units
CHCEDS049 Supervise students outside the classroom
CHCEDS050 Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education
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 IV 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
Completion of this course provides you with credits in the CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care qualification.
Course Overview
Qualification
Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
Course Code CHC40221
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 IV 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
Completion of this course provides you with credits in the CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care qualification.
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