CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support
Every enrolment in teacher aide courses with the Australian College of Teacher Aides and Childcare helps facilitate children completing the Act for Kids protective behaviors program in schools nationwide. ACTAC and Act for Kids have collaborated to combine decades of industry leading childhood research to produce its Nationally Recognised qualifications. As a social enterprise we are proud to offer industry leading qualifications backed by the best in the industry that gives back to community.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support reflects the role of workers who assist teachers and support student learning in a range of classroom settings. You will be required to complete general administrative as well as operational tasks to support students with learning under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional. This type of work requires use of discretion and judgement within the boundaries of established policies and procedures.
As a Education support worker you will mainly work with students in classroom settings in primary or secondary schools, as defined by State/Territory legislation.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must complete 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.
COURSE DETAILS
CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support
12 months with the ability to extend for 6 months.
- Total Upfront Cost: $1499
- Payment Plan: $1,800 (weekly payments of $40)
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Core Units
| 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 |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCEDS057 | Support students with additional needs in the classroom environment |
| CHCEDS059 | Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students |
| CHCEDS061 | Support responsible student behaviour |
| CHCEDS060 | Work effectively with students and colleagues |
Elective Units
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in work health and safety |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| CHCEDS050 | Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education |
| *HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (External)
You must successfully complete this unit through an external provider such as St Johns Ambulance at your own costs. ACTAC is an online educator and cannot provide hands on courses like HLTAID012 to students. |
15 units in total, including 10 core units and 5 elective units (Expected Study Hours is 1171 hours).
100 hours of work placement in a classroom environment catering to primary and secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia.
Depending on your long term personal career goals, via completion of CHC30221 you will meet the entry requirements necessary to study CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care.
To enrol in this course you must be:
- Minimum age 18
- Provide a valid USI
- Be able to provide a suitable work placement in accordance with the work placement checklist
- and have one of the following:
- Australian Citizenship
- Australian Permanent Resident
- Must hold a visa that allows domestic study (non-CRICOS)
To complete your CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support you need access to:
- A computer with reliable internet access and a web browser
- A device to record video
- A calculator
- Digital presentation media (e.g. PowerPoint, video presentation, infographics, etc.)
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACTAC learners who have at least three years relevant industry experience.
Expected Study Hours is 1200 hours.
Current – Supersedes CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support
All students will have the opportunity to have their prior learning assessed if they have completed learning in other teacher aide courses
Our learning material and learning management system is designed with the student in mind, ensuring it is easy to study.
THIS PROGRAM IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
Act for Kids is an Australian charity providing free therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced, or are at risk of child abuse and neglect. We have helped thousands of children and families for over 30 years.
Here at the Australian College of Teachers Aides and Childcare, we are proud to partner with organisations who understand the complex needs of children and at-risk youth, such as “Act for Kids”. When studying with us, you will not only learn valuable skills and knowledge for your future career, but you will also help one of the most vulnerable groups in our society. Every learner who enrols in a children protection course with ACTAC will facilitate one child participating in the “Act for Kids” protective behaviours program.
In the digital age we believe there is no reason for any online nationally recognised qualification to cost thousands of dollars!
Course Overview
Learners of our teacher aide courses gain experience in:
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs
- Support the development of numeracy skills
- Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
And much more!
- Educational Support Worker
- School Support Officer
- Teacher Aide
- Learning Support Officer
- One-on-one trainer support
- Online learner dashboard
- Workplace simulations and documentation
- Training products and learning support materials
Students who wish to study our nationally recognised teacher aide courses and other qualifications with ACTAC must be over 18.
This unrivalled level experience normally confined to Universities enables our specialist trainers to help you be workplace ready and equipped with the practical skills employers are looking for and the things children in the school system need.
Why not have a friendly chat with a trainer today who can answer any questions you might have.
Our trainers will not only help you obtain your qualification, they will also give you insight in to the industry making sure that you can hit the ground running after completing ACTAC’s nationally recognised teacher aide courses.
Also known as teaching assistant training or a teaching assistant course the Certificate 3 in Education Support is the minimum qualification many schools are looking for when seeking to employ a teacher’s aide.
To find out more about the government’s requirements for the Certificate III in School Based Education Support check out YourCareer. You can also check out our Certificate IV in School Based Education Support.
