Education Support

Certificate IV in Education Support

Certificate IV in Education Support

This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of education settings, from kindergarten/early childhood education through to year 12 high school settings. This includes public and independent schools and community education settings. The qualification will provide students with the skills and knowledge to assist and support teachers and students – including children/students with additional needs.

Through a mix of classroom learning and practical work placement you will lay the groundwork for a rewarding career in education. The sector is currently experiencing strong growth with the Australian Government expecting to see at least 50,000 job openings in the next five years.

Course Structure

Students attend College three days a week from 9am to 3pm and 5 hours per week in the online classroom. An optional supervised study period is available from 3pm-4pm each day for students who need additional help or revision. (Other learning arrangements may be possible – please contact the College for details).
(A free Supervised Study Period from 3.00pm to 4.00pm is also offered from Monday to Thursday).

We can also make flexible part-time arrangements if you choose to study at a slower pace.

Units covered

There are 17 units of study in this qualification:

Work with diverse people
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Support behaviour of children and young people
Comply with legislative policy and industrial requirements in an education environment
Assist in facilitation of student learning
Work with students in need of additional support
Use education strategies to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education
Facilitate learning for students with disabilities
Support learning and implementation of responsible behaviour
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
Participate in workplace health and safety
Implement participation and engagement strategies
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
Provide first aid

Work Placement

The Education Support course has a mandatory 100 hours of work placement to be undertaken the course. This work placement will occur during the course as advised by the Bedford trainer.

Payment Options

You may pay for your course by cash or credit card or we can arrange a payment plan to suit your needs. OR you may decide to utilise a Study Loan:

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Course Code

CHC40213

Start Dates

February, April, July and October

Duration

30 Weeks

Units

17 Units (subjects) - 12 core units and 5 elective units

CRICOS Code (International Students)

CHC40213 – Certificate IV in Education Support | 0100115

CRICOS Duration (International Students)

38 Weeks

Course Offered At

Glebe and Norwest