CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support

Course Overview

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 judgment 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 Details

Course Code

Duration

Available Mode(s)
  • - Accredited Courses
  • - Education Support
  • - On Campus
  • - External
Cost

Entry Requirements

  • This program has an entry requirement of year 9 Reading, Writing and Comprehension level and/or (ACSF Level 2)
  • Access to the internet and basic computer skills for online learning and assessment acitivites & submission.
  • Eligible to obtain a Blue Card (working with children check)

Qualification Pathways

After successful completion of this qualification, you may undertake:

  • CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
  • CHC03121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
  • CHC40113 Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care
  • CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care

Employment Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support you will be able to pursue employment pathways such as:

  • Teacher Aide in schools, preschools/kindergartens
  • Education Support staff
  • Education Assistant
  • School Age Care Assistant Educator
  • Inclusion Support Aide
  • SSO or school Support Officer
  • Education Support Worker
  • Learning Support Officer or Classroom Assistant

Target Groups

  • People looking at starting a career within Education Support
  • Current workers who either are wishing to have their current skills and knowledge recognised and/or looking to upgrade to the current industry qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) & Recognition of Current Competency (RCC)

Fast track your way to a formal education by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you’ve gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you’re qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

Training Delivery

Blended ( Classroom + Online + Vocational Placement)

This qualification has been structured for a ‘blended’ delivery, consisting of 14hrs per/week face-to-face classroom sessions (generally 2 days per/week) + Online & home study + 100 hrs vocational placement.

Classroom Delivery

Two days per week attending our campus to learn face-to-face in one of our learning spaces and simulated environments.

Assessment Methods

All Lead Institute’s programs consist of both ‘Formative and Summative assessment, this is to help confirm the student is gaining the required skills and knowledge to meet the training package requirements.

  • Formative Assessment – This assessment is completed throughout the ‘Learning Journey’
  • Summative Assessment – This assessment is done at the end of the learning journey to confirm the required skills and knowledge have been met.

Duration

Lead Institute has developed this qualification to be delivered over a 12 month period, but students will have up-to 18 months to complete this qualification.

Vocational Placement

To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a minimum 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.

Investment (Course fees)

This qualification can be paid in multiple ways to help you achieve your qualification sooner, these are:

  • Paid in full
  • Paid in instalments

Full course investment is $165.00 per/unit (X’s 15 units) or a once off payment of $2,575.00 (full fee)
(Inclusive $100.00 non-refundable Enrolment Fee)

Students are provided with the following:

  • On successful completion – Qualification and Unit results
  • On partial completion – A Statement of Attainment for unit/s completed

Units of Competency

A total of 15 units of competency are required to complete this qualification; ten (10) core and five (5) 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
CHCEDS050 Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples cultures
CHCEDS041 Set up and sustain learning areas
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety.

Units of Competency

A total of 15 units of competency are required to complete this qualification; ten (10) core and five (5) 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
CHCEDS050 Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples cultures
CHCEDS041 Set up and sustain learning areas
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety.

Enrolment Requirements

Payment Terms & Options