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CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

National ID CHC40221 State ID BGY4

Achieve work-life balance while making a meaningful impact on students' lives!

Whether you're re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or seeking to enhance your skills in education, the Certificate IV in School Based Education Support provides a flexible, family-friendly path to a rewarding career. With school hours and holidays, it’s an ideal choice for those seeking a better balance between life and work.

 
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This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information. *Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training. 

Overview

Campus Online

When Available all year

Study Mode Online

You will learn how to support qualified teachers in the classroom, providing supervision and one-to-one student support in English, reading and maths.

At this level, workers may be involved in facilitation of learning for a range of instructional groupings, including for those students in need of additional support. In these roles, the education support worker sources and analyses information from diverse sources, may work with limited direct supervision and could provide guidance to other workers.

Education assistants and Special needs education assistants work in all schools throughout the Kimberley and Pilbara.

Students must be based in the Kimberley or Pilbara region to enrol in this qualification, in order to satisfy the supervised work placement assessment criteria.

  • Implement planned education programs
  • Assist students in their learning and development
  • Contribute to the safety and health of students
  • Support students with additional needs and disabilities
  • Work with children and young people at risk of harm
  • Work effectively with culturally diverse students, families and co-workers
  • Literacy and numeracy support 
  • Individual and group support 
  • Behaviour management strategies 

This course is suited to you if:

  • You are looking to become an Education assistant / Education support worker
  • You are already employed as an Education assistant / Education support worker
  • You hold a Certificate III in School Based Education Support and want to progress your skills

Important information

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Available all year, 2025

Details

Duration 3 Semesters
When Available all year, 2025
Where Online delivery
How Online

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $0.00 $7.15
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures $0.00 $0.00 $4.70
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning $0.00 $0.00 $20.70
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning $0.00 $0.00 $20.70
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support $0.00 $0.00 $20.70
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities $0.00 $0.00 $20.70
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder $0.00 $0.00 $20.70
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students $0.00 $0.00 $20.70
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $0.00 $9.65
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Supervise students outside the classroom
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
$0.00 $0.00 $13.26
Participate in workplace health and safety
$0.00 $0.00 $7.15

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

Duration 3 Semesters
When Available all year, 2025
Where Online delivery
How Online

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning $0.00 $0.00 $20.70
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $0.00 $9.65
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Supervise students outside the classroom
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs
$0.00 $0.00 $20.70
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
$0.00 $0.00 $13.26
Participate in workplace health and safety
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Available all year, 2024

Details

Duration 3 Semesters
When Available all year, 2024
Where Online delivery
How Online

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $0.00 $6.95
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures $0.00 $0.00 $4.60
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment $0.00 $0.00 $20.15
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning $0.00 $0.00 $20.15
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning $0.00 $0.00 $20.15
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning $0.00 $0.00 $20.15
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support $0.00 $0.00 $20.15
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities $0.00 $0.00 $20.15
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder $0.00 $0.00 $20.15
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans $0.00 $0.00 $20.15
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students $0.00 $0.00 $20.15
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $0.00 $9.40
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk $0.00 $0.00 $6.95

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Supervise students outside the classroom
$0.00 $0.00 $20.15
Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs
$0.00 $0.00 $20.15
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
$0.00 $0.00 $12.90
Participate in workplace health and safety
$0.00 $0.00 $6.95

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

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