DESCRIPTION
The CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support reflects the role of professionals in a range of education settings, including public and independent schools and community education. This qualification will train you to provide assistance and support to teachers and students under broad-based supervision.
Some job roles may require tasks to be performed with a moderate level of autonomy and/or the provision of supervision/leadership to other staff/volunteers.
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED
Yes
PRACTICAL PLACEMENT
Minimum of 120 hours that we can help you organise (working hours can be logged as placement hours for workplace students)
DELIVERY MODE
Classroom based, Workplace, Virtual/Blended
LOCATION
Due to COVID – 19 pandemic our Williams Landing campus is currently closed and most of our classes are running virtually. Please call our office for more information.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no entry requirements for this course, however students are required to undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and Pre -Training Review. This will assist to determine candidate’s suitability and relevance for the course and identification of any support required.
Working with Children Check required before undertaking Work Placement.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Pathways
Learners who successfully complete this qualification may pathway into further study options:
- CHC50213 Diploma of school age education and care
- CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- Your Career
The Certificate IV in School Based Education Support provides for employment in the following roles:
- Teacher Aide in Schools
- Education Support Staff
- Education Assistant (special needs, language/literacy, cultural support)
- Home Tutor
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Education Worker
- Indigenous Language and Culture Teaching Assistant
FUNDING ELIGIBILITY
Victorian residents who undertake training may be eligible for Commonwealth and Victorian Government Funding (Skills First previously known as Victorian Training Guarantee). Use our easy Eligibility Checker to find out if you’re eligible for Victorian Government Funding. Funded places are limited, so be sure to make a timely application!
FEES SCHEDULE
| QUALIFICATION CODE AND NAME | UNITS | ESTIMATED DURATION | ADMINISTRATION CHARGES (NON REFUNDABLE) | SKILLS FIRST TUITION FEE | *SKILLS FIRST CONCESSION TUITION FEE | FEE FOR SERVICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support | 17 | 52 Weeks | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2500.00 |
This qualification is funded (under Skills First Program) for eligible candidates only for Non Traineeship and Traineeship.
*Concession fee is applicable to eligible students only, as per the latest Skills First Fee Guidelines. Contact AET to check fee concession eligibility.
Please be aware that if your course is being subsidised by the Victorian Government under the Skills First program that enrolling in the above course may affect your future training options and eligibility for further government subsidised training under the Skills First program.
For more information on government subsidised training use the following link: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/skillsfirst/Pages/default.aspx
The tuition fees are indicative and may be varied subject to individual circumstances on enrolment.
UNITS
This course has 17 units of competency:
- 15 core units
- 2 elective units
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | CORE/ELECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| CHCEDS059 | Contribute to the health, safety, and wellbeing of students | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | Core |
| CHCEDS033 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education environment | Core |
| CHCEDS045 | Support student mathematics learning | Core |
| CHCEDS049 | Supervise students outside the classroom | Core |
| CHCEDS053 | Assist in production of language resources | Core |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Core |
| CHCEDS048 | Work with students in need of additional learning support | Core |
| CHCEDS056 | Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder | Core |
| CHCEDS058 | Support the implementation of behaviour plans | Core |
| CHCEDS051 | Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | Core |
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples culture | Core |
| CHCEDS046 | Support student literacy learning | Core |
| CHCEDS047 | Assist in the facilitation of student learning | Core |
| CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | Elective |
| CHCEDS050 | Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education | Elective |