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Certificate III in School Based Education Support

Study Method Online
Institution Open Colleges
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date Enrol anytime
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  • This is a fee-for-service course, government funding is not available. Payment plans are available
  • Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. We are not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders

Course overview

This nationally recognised qualification has been custom-designed by industry experts for two categories of potential workers; those who are already working as teacher aides and are looking to formalise their qualifications, and for prospective employees seeking work.

Teachers’ Aides work in a range of classroom contexts, including public and independent schools and community education settings. Structured Workplace Learning is undertaken during this course to provide the on-the-job experience that will give you the skills that will help you to secure employment.

Getting further ahead in a career you’ve always wanted to explore can be easy with Open Colleges. If you’re patient, easy to communicate with, mature and sensible with the skills to accept direction and supervision, then a career in the classroom could be right up your alley. Take the next step in your career by studying online.

Job outcomes

  • Education Support Worker
  • Learning Support Assistant
  • Support Worker (Assisting Children with Disabilities)
  • Teacher Aide
  • Teacher Assistant

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Recognitions

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

Maximum 18 months

Entry requirements

Education
You will need to have completed year 10, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following:

  • A qualification at Certificate II level or higher OR
  • 2 years of industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.

Minimum Age
You will need to be at least 18 years old.

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Work placement

The course contains 120 hours of work placement

Your Work Placement will need to be conducted in an approved school setting. You will also need to secure your own Work Placement, however Open Colleges can provide advice and direction through our Work Placement Support Team.

There are a number of statutory checks required by workplaces, such as a Working with Children Check. These may vary by state. In addition, individual workplaces may impose additional requirements on students undertaking work placement. You will be responsible for the costs of any such checks or requirements. Please see the Workplace Assessment Guide for details on the individual statutory requirements for your state or territory.

Although we encourage you to begin to think about work placement when you begin your studies, your work placement starts in Module 9. This allows you to develop all the skills and knowledge you will need to make a positive contribution to the classroom. In Module 9 you’ll begin to put your new skills into practice.

Your work placement will need to be completed in Australia, and you will be responsible for the costs of any travel, accommodation, statutory checks or other requirements related to your work placement.

Assessment

  • Case Studies
  • Interviews
  • Logbook
  • Portfolio of Evidenc
  • Quizzes
  • Short-Answer Questions
  • Simulation
  • Workplace Assessments

Subjects

Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements.

Module 1: Facilitate programs and behaviour
CHCECE006Support behaviour of children and young people
  • Contribute to a safe and supportive environment
  • Use positive support techniques
  • Observe and collect data to assist with development of appropriate strategies for support
  • Implement strategies to support children or young people who require additional support
  • Monitor and review strategies
CHCEDS007Work effectively with students and colleagues
  • Communicate effectively with students
  • Use current, recognised good practice techniques of communication
  • Work effectively with diverse students and colleagues
CHCEDS018Support students with additional needs in the classroom environment
  • Work with others to support students with additional needs
  • Support individual students with additional needs
  • Assist with classroom programs to support students with additional needs
  • Contribute to learning opportunities
Module 2: Developing literacy and oral language skills
CHCEDS005Support the development of literacy and oral language skills
  • Identify oral language, reading and writing skills
  • Work within guidelines of literacy program
  • Support student literacy
Module 3: Developing numeracy skills in Education
CHCEDS006Support the development of numeracy skills
  • Apply developmental and learning approaches to basic numeracy skills under supervision of teacher
  • Implement a numeracy support program
  • Support student numeracy programs
Module 4: Health and safe practices in Education
CHCEDS017Contribute to the health and safety of students
  • Maintain a safe environment
  • Maintain a hygienic and healthy environment
  • Supervise students in conjunction with teacher
  • Deal with emergency situations
  • Support the health and wellbeing of students
Module 5: Safe practice in Education
CHCPRT001Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
  • Implement work practices which support the protection of children and young people
  • Report indications of possible risk of harm
  • Apply ethical and nurturing practices in work with children and young people
Module 6: Diversity in the workplace
HLTHIR403CWork effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
  • Reflect cultural awareness in work practice
  • Accept cultural diversity  as a basis for effective work place and professional relationships
  • Communicate effectively with culturally diverse persons
  • Resolve cross-cultural misunderstandings
HLTHIR404DWork effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
  • Reflect an awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and cultures in work practices
  • Reflect an awareness of own and other cultural realities in work practices
  • Communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • Reflect cultural safety in workplace and professional relationships
  • Work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities
Module 7: Contributing to student development
CHCEDS003Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
  • Support the physical development of students
  • Support the social and emotional development of students
  • Support the cognitive and language development of students
  • Contribute to the inclusion of all students in the classroom and community
Module 8: Legal and ethical practices in Education
CHCEDS001Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment
  • Identify legislative and policy requirements
  • Comply with legislative and policy requirements
  • Identify and comply with industrial instruments relating to the job role
Module 9: Resourcing and planning in Education
CHCEDS004Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centre
  • Manage self in classroom
  • Select and utilise equipment effectively
  • Prepare and maintain teaching aids, materials and resources
  • Monitor classroom supplies
  • Process and maintain information (documents and records)
  • Operate computers, printers and current technological equipment used in classroom activities
  • Contribute to the organisation and coordination of school/centre activities
CHCEDS002Assist implementation of planned educational programs
  • Contribute to planning and preparation of educational program
  • Assist in the implementation of planned educational program
  • Contribute to a consistent and stable learning environment
  • Contribute to individual and group assessment in consultation with the teacher
Module 10: Electives
Electives

Choice of four of the following electives:

  • CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children
  • CHCEDS008 Comply with school administrative requirements
  • CHCEDS012 Set up and sustain individual and small group learning areas
  • CHCEDS014 Support students with English as a second language
  • CHCEDS015 Support development of student research skills
  • CHCEDS016 Support learning for students with disabilities in a classroom environment
  • CHCEDS024 Use educational strategies to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait
  • HLTAID003 Provide first aid

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About Open Colleges

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Open Colleges Australia focuses on meeting the specific needs of adult learners by delivering highly flexible, accessible and affordable learning opportunities. Its unique learning model provides you with ultimate control – to study anywhere, anytime and at your own pace. Its online campus – OpenSpace – provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, collaboration with other learners and a comprehensive range of support services. Open Colleges is the perfect solution for time-poor students with busy schedules, as it makes getting your qualification possible from wherever you are.

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