• 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)

After achieving this qualification, you may undertake:

• CHC40113 Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care
• CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood and Care
• CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care

Upon successful completion of the CHC40221 Certificate IV 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
• School Support Officer
• Education Support Worker
• Learning Support Officer or Classroom Assistant

• 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.

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 Certificate to prove you are 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Number of units: x17

Cost: $165.00 per unit + $100.00 non-refundable one off enrolment fee

Total Cost: $2,905.00

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