Quick Facts
Course Overview
Enhance your job prospects, by completing the CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support, where you will be qualified to work with children with additional needs. This course Is designed for individuals who are either currently working or wish to work as an Education Assistant in a school environment under the guidance of a teacher.
At this level, Education Assistants may be involved in facilitation of learning for a range of instructional groupings, including students who need additional support. Education Support workers work mainly with students in classroom settings in primary or secondary schools either in mainstream schools or education support centres.
Career Outlook
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Course Description
Course Delivery
Student Resources Provided
Depending on your chosen method of course delivery, the following resources may be provided:
– Comprehensive workbooks for course material.
– Access to computers and relevant software during classroom sessions.
– A personalised student training plan.
– Guidance from dedicated and qualified trainers
– Specialised assessment tools for effective learning.
Entry Requirements
This course has no specific academic prerequisites. Students are required to provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) – assistance available – along with photo identification, and meet the necessary language, literacy, and numeracy standards.
Certification Upon Completion
Successful completion of this qualification results in:
– A Nationally Recognised Certificate & Transcript, or
– A Statement of Attainment for competency in at least one unit.
Course Structure
This program requires you to complete 17 units of competencies: 13 core units and 4 elective units.
Core Units | |
|---|---|
Unit Code | Unit Name |
CHCEDS059 | Contribute to the health, safety
and wellbeing of students |
CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children
and young people at risk |
CHCEDS058 | Support the implementation of
behaviour plans |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait
Islander peoples’ cultures |
CHCEDS033 | Meet legal and ethical
obligations in an education
support environment |
CHCEDS045 | Support student mathematics
learning |
CHCEDS046 | Support student literacy learning |
CHCEDS047 | Assist in facilitation of student
learning |
CHCEDS048 | Work with students in need of
additional learning support |
CHCEDS051 | Facilitate learning for students
with disabilities |
CHCEDS056 | Provide support to students with
autism spectrum disorder |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own
professional practice |
Elective Units | |
|---|---|
Unit Code | Unit Name |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and
safety |
CHCEDS061 | Support responsible student
behaviour |
HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and
care setting |
CHCEDS036 | Support the development of literacy
and oral language skills |
Government Subsidies
The Jobs & Skills WA program offers government financial assistance to eligible students, aimed at supporting the development of a skilled workforce in Western Australia. Gateway Training Academy (RTO Code: 32305) is proud to be contracted by the State Government to deliver select qualifications through this program.
Smart and Skilled is a New South Wales government initiative that enables eligible students to access affordable, government-subsidised training courses. Gateway Training Academy (RTO Code: 32305) is a Smart and Skilled provider, offering a range of qualifications under this program.
