Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist teachers and support student learning in a range of classroom settings. They complete general administrative as well as operational tasks to support students with learning under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional. Work requires use of discretion and judgement within the boundaries of established policies and procedures.
Education support workers work mainly with students in classroom settings in primary or secondary schools, as defined by State/Territory legislation.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 100 hours of work in a classroom environment catering to primary or secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
Centrelink approved
Distance: $2060
RPL: $1070
- ten core units and
- five elective units.
| Units Code | Units Title |
|---|---|
| Core Units | |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCEDS033 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment |
| CHCEDS034 | Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs |
| CHCEDS035 | Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
| CHCEDS036 | Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
| CHCEDS037 | Support the development of numeracy skills |
| CHCEDS057 | Support students with additional needs in the classroom |
| CHCEDS059 | Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students |
| CHCEDS060 | Work effectively with students and colleagues |
| CHCEDS061 | Support responsible student behaviour |
| Elective Units | |
| CHCEDS041 | Set up and sustain learning areas |
| CHCEDS042 | Provide support for e-learning |
| CHCEDS044 | Support development of student research skills |
| CHCEDS048 | Work with students in need of additional learning support |
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability |
Assessment information will be provided to you at the start of the course by your trainer and you must abide by the assessment requirements set by MW Training Consultants and your trainers. It may include written work, practical applications, projects and observation.
Your coursework will be returned with feedback from your trainer. Please allow adequate time for the assessment process before making an enquiry on progress.
All learners with MW Training Consultants are offered the opportunity for recognition of prior learning (RPL).
If you believe that you have the pre-existing skills, knowledge and experience for all or part of this course, please contact our head office and request an RPL Guide. This will need to be filled out, with relevant documentation and returned to head office who will forward this on to your trainer for assessment.
You should ensure that any queries you may have about the Certificate III in School Based Education Support have been fully addressed prior to enrolment.
Please note: MW Training Consultants cannot give advice to students regarding career outcomes from this course.
To enrol in this course, please complete the enrolment form on the website www.mwtrain.com.au and return to our Head Office.