CHC40221
Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
Qualification Status: Current • Units • Career Outcomes
Become a Teachers Aide
CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support 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, you 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 co-workers.
As a education support worker you will work mainly with students in classroom settings in primary or secondary schools, as defined by State/Territory legislation.
To achieve this qualification, you must complete a total of at least 100 hours of work placement in a classroom environment catering to primary or secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia
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Quick Course Details
Course Code: CHC40221
Course Title: Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
Course Duration: 18 Months Self-Paced (additional 6 month extension available, fees and conditions apply)
Nationally Recognised: Yes! – View on YourCareer website
Course Structure: This course is made up of 17 units in total, including 13 core units and 4 elective units
Course Delivery: Online. To achieve this qualification, the learner must complete a minimum of 100 hours of work placement in a classroom environment catering to primary and secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia.
Awarded By: Australian College of Community Services and Care (RTO ID 45361)
Qualification Status: Current
Total Upfront Cost $1399
Total Payment Plan $2000 (weekly payments of $50)
Entry Requirements:
- Minimum age 18
- Provide a valid USI
- Be eligible to study in Australia with the Australian College of Community Services and Care
- Hold the required criminal and working with children checks (if applicable)
- Be able to arrange a suitable work placement that meets all requirements outlined in the work placement resource checklist. Click here to preview the checklist.
- Confirm that they have access to a suitable work place to complete the required work placement hours prior to being accepted for enrolment. Click here to preview terms and conditions
- must meet one (1) of the following requirements:
- Australian Citizenship
- Australian Permanent Resident
- Must hold a visa that allows domestic study (non-CRICOS)
Resource Requirements:
- A computer with reliable internet access and a web browser
- A device to record video
- A calculator
- Digital presentation media (e.g. PowerPoint, video presentation, infographics, etc.)
Our learning material and learning management system is designed with the student in mind, ensuring it is easy to study.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACCSC learners who have at least three to five years of relevant industry experience. Eligible learners will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and gain RPL through our assessment only pathway.
For more information about our RPL process please see the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer Policy.
Course Units
This course requires 13 Core Units, 4 Elective Units, and 100 hours of work placement in a classroom environment catering to primary and secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia.
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 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
- HLTWHS001 Participate in work health and safety
- CHCEDS057 Support students with additional needs in the classroom
- CHCEDS049 Supervise students outside the classroom
- *HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
*Note: HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting is required to be completed externally, it is not provided by ACCSC. We recommend consulting St John’s Ambulance
Work Placement
Learners must undertake 100 hours of work placement to complete this qualification. Learners will need to organise their own placement at a site that meets all requirements of the Workplace Resources Checklist.
Online Study Mode
ACCSC will provide the following resources:
- One-on-one trainer support
- Online Learner Dashboard
- Training products and learning support materials
Dedicated Trainer and After Hours Support
ACCSC provides learners with a dedicated trainer to support them through their learning journey. Trainers have extensive industry experience allowing them to not only support learners in their learning journey and give guidance when entering or advancing in the workforce. Administrative support is available after hours.
Career Outcomes
Learners undertaking this course can apply it to many potential career outcomes, including:
- Educational Support Worker
- School Support Officer
- School Support Officer (Additional support)
- Teacher Aide
- Learning Support Officer
- School Support Officer
- Team Leader
Nationally Recognised Qualification
All ACCSC’s qualifications are nationally recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). For more information on the AQF or about CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support, go to www.yourcareer.gov.au.
Fast Assessment Turnaround
ACCSC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace.
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