Certificate III in School Based Education Support
CHC30221
Length
1 Year (full time)
2 Years (part time)
Location
Study Mode
Workplace Training & Online Study
Online Classes & Face to face Workshops
Certificate III in School Based Education Support - CHC30221
Course Overview
Get the skills to work in education support at any primary or secondary school, with children or young people by studying the Certificate III in School Based Education Support. Graduates could be working one-on-one with a student, or helping out in a class.
Participants will learn how to support the education, learning, and behaviours of children and young people, including students from other cultures and those with disabilities or learning challenges.
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.
Education Support Staff at this level can take on daily tasks such as:
- Assisting teachers to support student learning in a range of classroom settings.
- Working with students in both primary and secondary schools.
- Administrative tasks to support students.
- Working with children and their various and sometimes complex needs.
- Preparing materials and resources for the class.
- Supervising children, within and external to the school (excursions etc).
This course is currently available as part of the Free TAFE scheme but is subject to eligibility requirements and may change in the future.
Careers & study pathways
Where can this course take me?
Roles graduates may be eligible for include:
- Generalist Education Assistant
- Education Assistant (Special Education)
- Inclusion Support Worker
- Teacher’s Aide
- Education Support Worker
- School Support Officer
- Home Tutor
- Literacy Support Worker
Further study
After graduating, participants might like to undertake further study in CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support.
Course details
Upcoming dates and times
Choose a location below to learn more about when this course is offered and on which days you’ll need to attend.
Shepparton - Fryers Street
(2 commencing soon)
Open From: 10-Feb-2025 - Traineeship - Part time - Various - Workplace Training & Online Study
Open From: 29-Jan-2025 - School Based Apprentice or Trainee - Part time - Various - Online Classes & Face to face Workshops
Study units
Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.
This course requires a total of 15 units: 10 core and 5 elective.
Core units
10 unit(s)
- 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
6 unit(s)
- CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
- CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning
- CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning
- CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Attendance & commitment
Traineeship blended delivery | 1-year course length | Full-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend a 1-hour weekly Zoom class.
- Spend approximately 7 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Meet with their trainer at their place of work at least 4 times per year.
- Consolidate their learning in their workplace.
- The 100 hours of mandated placement occurs in the workplace, as trainees are employed in school or education settings.
School-Based Apprenticeship Traineeship blended delivery | 2 years course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Spend 1 day per week working in industry, where they will consolidate their learning.
- Attend a virtual class for 2.5 hours per week.
- Spend approximately 7 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Meet with their trainer at their place of work at least 4 times per year.
- Meet placement requirements as outlined below.
Placement
- Placement is organised by the student.
- The mandated 100 hours of Placement is undertaken during students' normal working hours, at their place of work.
- GOTAFE polo shirt is required to be worn during placement.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods may include:
- Written questions
- Portfolios
- Simulated demonstrations
- Workplace observations
- Projects
Before you begin
Entry requirements
GOTAFE entry requirements
Before being accepted into this course applicants must:
- Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
- Undertake a Pre-training Review by interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
- Prospective Traineeship or Apprenticeship students are required to apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with their employer to organise their apprenticeship contract before applying for this course.
- Prospective VDSS students are required to apply through their School's VET Coordinator or Careers Advisor.
- Students will be required to provide evidence that they have applied for their Working With Children Check (Volunteer or Workplace).
Inherent requirements
- Skills when working with children include; being empathetic, patient, and accountable, with the ability to problem-solve and engage with adults.
- Physical attributes include the ability to bend down and engage with children at their level, lift and hold children, often in a repetitive nature.
- Students must be able to role model and engage children in physical activities to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
Student resources
Students must provide:
- A laptop/computer with internet access.
- A webcam for virtual classes.
- General stationery (pens, pencils, rulers).
- A GOTAFE polo shirt which is to be worn on placement and on excursions.
- Textbook: Supporting Education, Karen Kearns, 3rd Edition 2020.
Enrolment
Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:
- Aspirations/career goals
- Educational attainment and capability
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.
You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:
- Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.
Fees and payments
This course is available as part of the Free TAFE scheme for eligible students.
Fees and costs
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
Please note that the fees on this webpage, for this particular course:
- are correct at the time of publishing for those enrolling in 2025 and may change without notice.
- will be discussed with applications as part of the application process to ensure it is understood what is being paid for and which fee rates they may be eligible for.
Course Fees consist of three different components:
- Student Tuition Fee - covers the costs of training and assessment. These fees vary across courses and are calculated based on a rate per nominal hour enrolled in. The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Circumstances may include:
- an individual’s eligibility for Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- an individual’s eligibility for concession rates on Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- ineligible individuals who are required to pay the full fees for tuition and other costs.
- Material Fee - where applicable, cover the costs of classroom consumables, handouts and booklets, e-Learning resources and associated license access fees and excursions.
- Student Services Fee (SSF) – contributes to the provision of student engagement, learning and support services. SSF is a non-refundable annual fee that does not apply to short-course participants.
Additionally, some courses require students to purchase or supply textbooks, kits, tools, uniforms and personal protection equipment. Some specific materials may be purchased through the GOTAFE Bookshop. A full list with associated costs will be provided to you at your course information session, induction session, or during the pre-training review interview.
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your fees.
Learn more about fees, charges, refunds and payment options
Student support
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Contingent Study Arrangements
Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.
Whether you need support with time management, your mental health, grief and loss, a diagnosed disability, financial hardship, or any other challenge life throws your way, we are here to help.
Support for personal issues
We have a dedicated team to ensure students have the help they need with personal issues impacting studies such as homelessness, family problems & setting up payment plans.
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Disability support
Get access to the supports and adjustments you need for your disability or medical condition to be successful in your studies.
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Counselling services
We offer free counselling services to help you work through life's challenges including grief and loss, mental health or relationships.
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Koorie Unit
The Koorie Unit is a culturally safe space on our Shepparton Fryers Street Campus for all Koorie students enrolled and studying through GOTAFE, or with one of our education partnering organisations.
Refer to the Student Handbook for information regarding Learner’s Rights Student Handbook.
Further information is provided at course induction.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
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