Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

CHC40225

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

Build advanced skills to support children’s learning and wellbeing through practical school-based experience.

  • Financial help

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

      • Career Boost (general)
      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:
      6 months – 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
Assist in facilitation of student learning Core
Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students Core
Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures Core
Facilitate learning for students with disabilities Core
Identify and report children and young people at risk Core
Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment Core
Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder Core
Reflect on and improve own professional practice Core
Support student literacy learning Core
Support student mathematics learning Core
Support the implementation of behaviour plans Core
Work with diverse people Core
Work with students in need of additional learning support Core
Assist in production of language resources Elective
Communicate with students parents and colleagues in an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander language Elective
Contribute to teaching of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture Elective
Coordinate e-learning programs Elective
Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs Elective
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships Elective
Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems Elective
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach Elective
Implement participation and engagement strategies Elective
Participate in workplace health and safety Elective
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting Elective
Provide support for e-learning Elective
Supervise students outside the classroom Elective
Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education Elective
Work effectively as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education worker Elective

Job prospects

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

  • Community Worker

    ANZSCO 411711

    Develop and implement plans to improve life in the local community.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • 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 IV 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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