Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

This is a Free TAFE for Priority Course. Find out about your eligibility

Learn the fundamentals of working in a support role within an education setting

Course code

CHC40221

Delivery location

Dandenong, Frankston, Off Campus Delivery, Berwick, Mornington Peninsula

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 9 months. Part Time, 18 months.

Start dates

March, August

• Read more about this course

  Chisholm TAFE is one of the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  CHCECE054	Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
  CHCEDS051	Facilitate learning for students with disabilities
  CHCEDS047	Assist in facilitation of student learning
  CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
  CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people.
  CHCEDS059	Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
  CHCEDS058	Support the implementation of behaviour plans
  CHCEDS052	Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs
  CHCEDS036	Support the development of literacy and oral language skills
  CHCEDS033	Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
  CHCEDS048	Work with students in need of additional learning support
  HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
  CHCEDS046	Support student literacy learning
  CHCEDS056	Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder
  CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  CHCEDS037	Support the development of numeracy skills
  CHCEDS045	Support student mathematics learning

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV in School Based Education Support	Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care
  Possible job outcome	teacher assistant (special needs) education support worker teacher aide	child care worker

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

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• Admission requirements

  Applicants may be required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy assessment via the BKSB and obtain an entry level of at least 3 for language and numeracy., Applicants must be 17 years and 3 months, of school leaving age or have a transition from school form. All students under 18 years of age must have parental agreement., Applicants must be able to converse with children, families and colleagues in the English language., Applicants must complete 100 hours of work placement within an education setting, as this is a requirement of the course. Placement requires students to engage professionally with children, families and colleagues often in a full-time capacity, Complete an induction session/ selection interview, Students are required to have a current Working with Children check as it will be required for professional workplace experience, Students to satisfy eligibility criteria if the candidate wishes to access government funding (VTG, VET Student Loans etc) or student visa application requirements including genuine student requirements

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Student eligible for government-subsidised training Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$1012.00	$5060.00	$11960.00
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$130.00	$130.00	$130.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$135	$270	$270
  Payable	$1277.00	$5460.00	$12360.00
  Student eligible for Free TAFE course (Tuition fee exempt)
  Payable (Free TAFE)	$265.00	$400.00	N/A

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.