CHC40213 – Certificate IV in Education Support
CHC40213 – Certificate IV in Education Support
Certificate IV in Education Support reflects the role of workers in a range of education settings, including public and independent schools and community education settings, who provide assistance and support to teachers and students under broad-based supervision.
Duration
8 Months
Delivery Mode
Blended (online live virtual classes) or Workplace Training
Start Date
Enroll anytime
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
- What does a teachers’ AIDE Do?
- Job Outcomes
- Entry Requirement
- Admission Requirements
- Fees and Funding
- Delivery Details
- Pathways
- Assessment Requirements
- Practical Placement Requirements
- Unit of Competency
- Third Party Arrangements
What does a teachers’ AIDE Do?
- demonstrating, supervising and participating in activities which enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children in schools and preschool centres
- preparing indoor and outdoor areas for learning and recreational activities
- assisting children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties with their academic studies
- assisting children individually to learn social skills
- assisting with preparing teaching aids, and copying and collating written and printed material
- distributing and collecting lesson material
- providing assistance to small groups of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Maori students
Job Outcomes
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Some of the career pathways after completing Certificate IV in Education Support are:
- School Services Officer
- Student Liaison Officer
- Teachers’ Assistant
- Integration Aide
- Preschool Aide
- Teachers’ Aide
Entry Requirement
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into this course. Students may enrol directly in the certificate IV level course without completing lower ranked qualifications.
Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.
Admission Requirements
Students must satisfy the following age,English and Academic requirements:
- Age: must be 17 years or over
- Undertake Pre-Training Review
- Undertake LLN test: Learning, reading, oral communication, numeracy (ACSF Level 3) and writing(ACSF Level 2) are desirable to participate in the course.
- It is also essential for the student to possess basic computer skills.
Fees and Funding
Government Funded Fee* | Government Funded Concession Fee** | Job Trainer | Application Fees** | Fee for Service |
$200 | $40 | $40 | $0 |
For a full list of other optional fees that may be applicable, please refer to our Course Fees page.
*To be eligible for Victorian government subsidised training fees, the candidate must meet the Skills First eligibility criteria.
**Under the Indigenous Completions Initiative, Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students pay only the concession tuition fee for government subsidised training at all qualification levels (including at Diploma and above).
Delivery Details
Delivery methods:
The range of delivery methods may include, but not limited to the following:
- lectures / Instructions
- pre-reading
- demonstrations and modelling
- practice opportunities
- brainstorming activities
- group discussions
- guided facilitation of individual or group learning activities, group work or project-based case studies
Delivery Structure:
- The delivery structure is comprised of classroom training sessions, structured learning such as training support, learning activities, self-paced (to allow the learners to absorb and reflect on their learning), workshops and work placement.
- The unit of competency will be delivered and assessed as a standalone unit.
Delivery Locations:
- Dandenong
- Werribee
- Craigieburn
- Melton
- Box Hill
Notes: Additional locations may be allocated to meet a group of learner cohort’s needs and based on demand (if practicable for Hammond Institute)
Pathways
The further study pathways available to learners who undertake Certificate IV in Education Support include:
- CHC50113 Diploma Of Early Childhood Education and Care
- CHC50213 Diploma Of School Age Education and Care
Assessment Requirements
Assessment method may include:
- Knowledge Questions
- Written Assignment & Case studies
- Workplace Assessment
- Log Book
- Projects / Research Reviews
All assessment will be conducted in accordance with the Training Package requirements, Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence (https://www.asqa.gov.au/standards/chapter-4/clauses-1.8-1.12)
Practical Placement Requirements
- To achieve this qualification the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of work placement as detailed in the assessment requirements of the units of competency.
- If a student is unable to find an appropriate work placement, Hammond Institute will assist in finding the work placements.
- Working with Children Checks and Police Record Checks are a requirement for Industry Work Placement and future employment in this field.
Unit of Competency
The Certificate IV in Education Support is made up of 17 units. This covers 12 core units and 5 elective units.
Core Units:
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people |
CHCEDS001 | Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment |
CHCEDS021 | Assist in facilitation of student learning |
CHCEDS022 | Work with students in need of additional support |
CHCEDS024 | Use educational strategies to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education |
CHCEDS025 | Facilitate learning for students with disabilities |
CHCEDS032 | Support learning and implementation of responsible behaviour |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Industry Suggested Electives
CHCEDS005 | Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
CHCEDS023 | Supervise students outside the classroom |
CHCEDS026 | Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs |
CHCEDS027 | Support flexible learning in an education environment |
CHCEDS028 | Assist in production of language resources |
Other Electives options are available. Discuss options with the course coordinator.
Credit Transfer and RPL offered: Recognition of prior learning and skills assessment.
Third Party Arrangements
Hammond Institute does not use brokers or deliver this course through third party arrangements.