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.


Apply Now


Enquire Now

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

  • 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 $4,000 $2,990

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.

 


Apply Now


Enquire Now