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CHC30221

Certificate III in School Based Education Support

Study Method Blended
Institution Foundation Education
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
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  • This is NOT a FREE TAFE course, government funding is NOT available. Payment plan options are available.
  • Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. This provider is not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders.

Course overview

The CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support qualifies you to work under the guidance of teachers and professional educators in a variety of classroom settings. This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist teachers and support student learning in public, private or community schools across Australia.

From providing teachers with administrative support to supervising excursions and monitoring student behaviour, the responsibilities of assistant educators are crucial to the successful running of a classroom. With a Certificate III in School Based Education Support, you will graduate with the knowledge and credentials to apply for a range of varying and fulfilling education support jobs.

Job outcomes

  • Teacher Aide
  • Teachers Assistant

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What you'll learn

  • Support teachers in a variety of administrative tasks
  • Provide educational support to individual students
  • Implement lesson plans
  • Facilitate learning while complying with legislative, policy and industrial requirements

Recognitions

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

  • Up to 12 months

Entry requirements

Whilst there are no formal entry requirements mandated by the training package, students’ skills and capabilities to undertake this training product will be assessed and advice on suitability will be provided during the pre-enrolment process.

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Course features

Do you have a passion for education?

Assistant Educators are imperative to the schooling system, reinforcing student learning by providing additional support.

Already working in education support?

This qualification will allow you to increase your responsibility in the classroom, facilitating learning in a range of classroom settings, including assisting students in need of additional support.

Ready for a new challenge?

Earn a nationally recognised qualification in only 18 months that will leave you with the skills and experience to apply for your dream jobs.

Work placement

This course has 100 hours of mandatory placement. Students must have access to a classroom environment catering to primary or secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia, AND access to a qualified teacher who is employed at the school.

Where required, we will assist you in organising a work placement location of your choosing. Students must also apply for their Working with Children check at course commencement.

Assessment

  • Assessments will include a range of quizzes, knowledge questions and case studies. Students will also need to undertake workplace projects and observations and will be required to submit video evidence of their learnings

Subjects

To achieve the Certificate III in School Based Education Support, you must complete 15 units.

Course Units
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCEDS033Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
CHCEDS034Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs
CHCEDS035Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
CHCEDS036Support the development of literacy and oral language skills
CHCEDS037Support the development of numeracy skills
CHCEDS057Support students with additional needs in the classroom
CHCEDS059Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students

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Payment options

Foundation Education offers affordable payment options to help you start your studies sooner.

  • Payment Plans* available (affordable weekly/fortnightly instalments)
  • Upfront Payment (possible discounts for eligible candidates)
  • Third-Party Finance (Subject to lender approval criteria)

Tuition fees include course delivery and assessment, online study material and dedicated student support services.

*Payment plan total is $100 deposit + 78 weekly payments. Foundation Education uses the direct debiting services of Debitsuccess on payment plans. Payment plans will incur a $12 establishment fee, charged with the first instalment, plus a 3.63% transaction fee on each transaction. Weekly payment amount provided is already inclusive of the transaction fee.

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About Foundation Education

Foundation Education provides students with access to quality vocational education alongside their sister brand, the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT), and a robust network of industry partners all around Australia.

With courses designed by industry experts, students gain the knowledge and experience to graduate with job-ready skills that employers seek. Plus, students can learn at their own pace and place through flexible online study.

Offering a wide range of Certificate and Diploma-level courses across Early Childhood Education and Care, Education Support, Allied Health, Dental Assisting, Health Services and more, Foundation Education has a vocational study option to take you where you want to go.

The Foundation Education difference means:

  • Flexible Online Study – Students can complete the theoretical component of courses online at their own pace.
  • Industry Relevant Courses – Course material is developed in consultation with industry experts to provide students with the comprehensive skills and knowledge required to graduate job-ready.
  • Dedicated Student Support – Our industry-experienced Technical Advisors, Assessors and Support Officers can support students from enrolment through to graduation.
  • National Recognised Training – Every Certificate and Diploma offered is nationally recognised and accredited, meeting established industry needs and national quality assurance requirements.

Foundation Education is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #22557)

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