Certificate IV in Education Support in Schools

The Certificate IV in Education Support in Schools (CHC40221)

) is a valuable credential to have for those who wish to work in School Based Education Support sector. This program provides skills which are important in helping other professional educators come up with better learning experiences for the kids, especially those with additional needs including children with learning differences, disabilities or children with behaviour problem solutions.

Course Structure

• Duration

  Since it’s a full-time course, it normally lasts for 6 to 12 months and there are also other flexible modes of study including on-campus and blended delivery (mix of online and face to face).

• Work Placement

  In order to gain practical knowledge and experience, students are expected to do at least 100 hours of directed work placement in a school setting. This is done for actual student and teacher support practices in the pragmatic world

• Core Competencies

  There are a total of 17 units of competency to the course comprising 13 core and the remaining four are electives and enrolls in core competencies like

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  Supporting Literacy and Numeracy Learning: Helping students achieve basic literacy and numeracy skills.

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  Supporting Students with Special Needs:Providing educational assistance for seniors and students with special needs including autistic students.

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  Managing Behaviour:Day to day administration with regards to behavioural plans and other ways of reinforcing good behaviour in class.

• Career Outcomes

  After graduation, the learners are adequately prepared to take on positions such as the following

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  Community Education Worker

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  Teaching Assistant

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  Instructional Aide

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  Learning Support Assistant

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  All these positions are presented in the primary, high schools, and special setups, where students are expected to grow in academics and developed socially. Due to positive recognition by schools towards advancing integration policies, the need for education support personnel is on the rise.

• Pathways to Further Education

  Such graduates have options for further education as outlined below

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  Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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  Bachelor of Education (Primary or Secondary), preparing learners for reasonably higher positions in the field of education.

• Entry Requirements

  Applicants must

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  This must be above 18 years of age.

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  Satisfactorily receive a complete Working with Children Check and other school placement’s regulatory criteria.

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  This qualification is intended for individuals who wish to work with students, which entails addressing various needs of children through individualized assistance and promoting a positive as well as a nurturing atmosphere.