Certificate IV in Education Support

Course Overview: Certificate IV in Education Support will equip you with the skills and knowledge, that is required to work in the development process of children, in between the age of 0-12 years. It also allows you to learn and apply the common understanding of minor age development, and offers some fantastic career opportunities.

Certificate IV in Education Support
  • Duration: 36 Weeks
  • Funding: This quali­fication is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible candidates.
  • Course fee: Tuition fees- $5,530.00 ($0 for eligible Skills First Funding applicants)
  • Prerequisite: There is no formal prerequisite for this course.
  • Entry Requirements –
  • Age at commencement: It is recommended that students have attained the age of 18 by the course commencement date.
  • Education/core skills:  Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for Certificate III level study and demonstrate that they are a suitable candidate for this course. 

  • Special Needs: We welcomes people with disabilities to apply. Approval will be subject to the person being able to undertake all tasks and requirements of the course.

  • Regulatory: Evidence of Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required. All participants require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for online https://www.usi.gov.au/students. 

  • Work-placement: 100 hours in regulated care services

     

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  • Career Opportunities: Upon the completion of course, you could find opportunities to work as a:
    • Teacher Aide in schools, preschools/kindergartens
    • Education Support staff
    • Education Assistant (special needs, language/literacy, cultural support)
    • School Age Care Assistant Educator (vacation care, OSHC, Kindergarten)
    • Inclusion Support
    • Special School Teacher Aide
    • SSO or School Support Officer
    • Education Support Worker
    • Learning Support Officer or Classroom Assistant
  • Work Placement Support: Work-placement Officers will facilitate the work placement for students into an education environment.
  • It is a requirement that students obtain the following prior to commencing practical placement.
  • Working with Children Check (minimum level required ‘voluntary’ which is at no cost)

 

  • Course Details: Each candidate must demonstrate their competency in the following-
  • 17 units of competency
  • 12 core units
  • 5 elective units.
  • Core Units:

HCECE006 Support behavior of children and young people

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

CHCEDS001 Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment

CHCEDS021 Assist in facilitation of student learning

CHCEDS022 Work with students in need of additional support

CHCEDS024 Use educational strategies to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education

CHCEDS025 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities

CHCEDS032 Support learning and implementation of responsible behavior

CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

  • Elective Units:

CHCEDS019 Support students’ mathematics learning

CHCEDS020 Support students’ literacy learning

CHCEDS026 Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs

CHCEDS031 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder

CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centered approach

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