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  • CHC40225
  • Certificate IV
  • Current
  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

This qualification covers supporting teachers and student learning in primary or secondary classrooms with more independence. It includes supporting literacy and maths learning, facilitating learning for groups, working with students who need extra support, including students with disability or autism, supporting behaviour plans and identifying children at risk. Experienced education support workers may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
CHC Community Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Education support workers in primary or secondary schools who work with limited direct supervision and may guide other support staff.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Education support worker
  • Teacher aide
  • Learning support assistant
  • Classroom support worker

Qualification structure

17 units in total. at least 2 units from the list below; up to 2 units from the electives listed below, elsewhere in the CHC Community Services Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course. The selection of electives chosen must be guided by the job outcome sought, local sector requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.

Core units

13 units
  1. CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
  2. CHCECE054Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
  3. CHCEDS033Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
  4. CHCEDS045Support student mathematics learning
  5. CHCEDS046Support student literacy learning
  6. CHCEDS047Assist in facilitation of student learning
  7. CHCEDS048Work with students in need of additional learning support
  8. CHCEDS051Facilitate learning for students with disabilities
  9. CHCEDS056Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder
  10. CHCEDS058Support the implementation of behaviour plans
  11. CHCEDS059Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
  12. CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  13. CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at risk

Elective units

15 units
  1. CHCCDE020Implement participation and engagement strategies
  2. CHCDIS014Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems
  3. CHCDIS018Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
  4. CHCEDS038Communicate with students parents and colleagues in an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander language
  5. CHCEDS039Work effectively as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education worker
  6. CHCEDS042Provide support for e-learning
  7. CHCEDS049Supervise students outside the classroom
  8. CHCEDS050Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education
  9. CHCEDS052Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs
  10. CHCEDS053Assist in production of language resources
  11. CHCEDS054Contribute to teaching of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture
  12. CHCEDS055Coordinate e-learning programs
  13. CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
  14. HLTAID012Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
  15. HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

State and territory jurisdictions may have specific regulatory requirements regarding education support workers in primary or secondary school settings.

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