Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
CHC40221
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Certificate IV in School Based Education Support - CHC40221
Course Overview
Are you passionate about helping students succeed in their education? Our comprehensive qualification is designed for individuals who want to assist teachers and educators and support student learning in a variety of classroom settings. As an education support worker, individuals will have the opportunity to facilitate learning for a range of instructional groupings, including those students in need of additional support.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of at least 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.
This course is available as part of the Free TAFE scheme for eligible students.
Careers & study pathways
Where can this course take me?
This course prepares graduates to work in education support roles such as:
- Generalist Education Assistant
- Education Assistant (Special Education)
- Inclusion Support Worker
- Teacher’s Aide
- Education Support Worker
- School Support Officer
- Home Tutor
- Literacy Support Worker
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.
Online Campus
(4 commencing soon)
Open From: 14-Feb-2024 - Workplace - Part time - Online Classes & Workplace Training
Open From: 29-Mar-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - Online Classes & Workplace Training
Open From: 29-Jun-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - Online Classes & Workplace Training
Open From: 21-Sep-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - Online Classes & Workplace Training
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 17 units: 13 core and 4 elective.
Core units
13 unit(s)
- 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 support 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
4 unit(s)
- CHCEDS036 Support the development of literacy and oral language skills
- CHCEDS037 Support the development of numeracy skills
- CHCEDS052 Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Attendance & commitment
General public blended delivery | 1-year course length | Full-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend on campus 2 days per week (6 hours per day).
- Attend a virtual class 1 day per week for Terms 1 and 2 (this is replaced by placement in Terms 3 and 4).
- Spend approximately 9 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled classes.
- Complete 128 hours of placement, as outlined in the placement details below.
Traineeship blended delivery | 1-year course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend virtual classes 1 day per week (1 hour per 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.
- Attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled classes.
Workplace blended delivery | 1-year course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend virtual classes 1 day per week (1 hour per class).
- Spend approximately 10 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.
- Be employed as an education support worker in a school setting for a minimum of 2 days per week.
- Complete their placement requirements in their workplace (this is included in normal employment hours).
Placement
- This course includes 128 hours of placement which is organised by GOTAFE.
- A placement agreement is entered into and signed before the commencement of placement.
- Placement is completed in various schools, 6 hours per day (9am-3.30pm). It is completed on non-GOTAFE training days, depending on the student's and schools' requirements.
- Students may need to travel throughout Victoria (at their own cost).
- GOTAFE uniform is required to be purchased on induction day and worn during placement.
- During their placement students will be required to undertake the role of an Education Support Worker and their skills and knowledge will be assessed by a GOTAFE trainer.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods may include:
- Presentations
- Question and answer tasks
- Scenarios
- Simulations
- Projects
- Workplace observation
Before you begin
Entry requirements
GOTAFE entry requirements
Before being accepted into the 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.
- Workplace students must be employed in a school education setting for a minimum of 2 days per week (minimum 6 hours per day).
- 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.
Placement requirements
Before placement students will be required to hold:
- A valid Working With Children Check (Volunteer).
- A Police Check with no disclosable outcomes (within 6 months).
Inherent requirements
To work in this industry individuals will require:
- Physical stamina to carry out physical tasks to support children with physical needs.
- Psychological stamina to have empathy and resilience to work with children and their various and sometimes complex needs: behavioural, Autism, EAL, physical and emotional needs, learning, etc.
- Engage and collaborate with teachers, parents, and professionals and provide feedback
Student resources
Students must have:
- A laptop/computer with internet access.
- Access to a digital camera or video camera for visual and audio assessment tasks.
- General stationary (pens, pencils, rulers).
- A GOTAFE polo shirt
Recommended textbook: Supporting Education Karen Kearns 3rd Edition available at the GOTAFE Bookshop
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 2024 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 3 different components:
- Student Tuition Fee - cover 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 or during the pre-training review Interview.
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your fees.
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Student support
As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you may access a wide range of academic support services to assist you to meet the academic challenges of your course from our Learning Support Unit.
Learning 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.
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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