Certificate III in School Based Education Support

CHC30221

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

Train for a role in schools. Learn to help teachers with lessons and support students’ learning needs.

This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist teachers and support student learning in a range of classroom settings. They complete general administrative as well as operational tasks to support students with learning under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional. Work requires use of discretion and judgement within the boundaries of established policies and procedures.

Education support workers work mainly with students in classroom settings in primary or secondary schools, as defined by State/Territory legislation.

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, 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.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (general)
      • Career Start (traineeship)

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Education Support Worker

    This course has 100 mandatory work placement hours.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      2 years
    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains Core
Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students Core
Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs Core
Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment Core
Support responsible student behaviour Core
Support students with additional needs in the classroom Core
Support the development of literacy and oral language skills Core
Support the development of numeracy skills Core
Work effectively with students and colleagues Core
Work with diverse people Core
Communicate with students parents and colleagues in an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander language Elective
Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures Elective
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support Elective
Identify and report children and young people at risk Elective
Participate in workplace health and safety Elective
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting Elective
Provide support for e-learning Elective
Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder Elective
Search and access online information Elective
Set up and sustain learning areas Elective
Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education Elective
Support development of student research skills Elective
Support students with English as an additional language Elective
Work effectively as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education worker Elective
Work with students in need of additional learning support Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in School Based Education Support sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Integration Aide

    ANZSCO 422112

    Integration Aides assist children with developmental disabilities in mainstream schools.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Preschool Aide

    ANZSCO 422115

    Preschool Aides provide care and supervision for children at preschool centres under the direction of Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Teachers' Aide

    ANZSCO 422116

    Teachers' Aides assist teaching staff in preparing teaching materials and with general classroom tasks.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

Training providers delivering Certificate III in School Based Education Support

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

This course has a mandatory work placement. Skills Assure Suppliers help you to arrange a work placement. This service may not be available through other training providers.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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