Certificate III in School Based Education Support

CHC30221

Location

Online

Study Mode

Online

Outcomes

Education Assistant, Education Support Worker, Primary School Tutor, Special Education Tutor, Teacher Assistant, Teacher's Aide

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Qualification

Certificate III

Awarded By

Open Colleges

Duration

Self-paced, maximum of 18 months

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

Fee For Service, Payment plan, Upfront payment

This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.

How Much Will It Cost?

Payment plan

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

If you enjoy working with children in an educational setting and are looking to commence a rewarding career, then this CHC30221 Certificate III in School based Education Support qualification from Open Colleges could be ideal for you. In addition, Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative makes finding required work placement easy.

This course is designed for people looking to enter the industry at entry level, and by teaching you essential skills such as how to support responsible student behaviour, how to support the development of numeracy, literacy and oral language skills, how to contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs and how to meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment, it will ensure that you can perform confidently and competently in any teacher’s aide role nationally.

In addition to the theoretical component of the course, you will also be required to complete 140 hours of practical work placement in an approved educational institution, which will ensure that you can put your newly acquired skills to the test, as well as that you can hit the ground running once you gain employment in the industry.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is not government funded.

140 hours of work placement is required to complete this course – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.

Eligibility

Entry requirements can differ depending on the course. Generally, you need to be at least 18 years old to enrol. If you are under 18, you will require permission from a parent or guardian. Students should also possess basic language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills to read course materials comfortably, understand technical terms, and communicate effectively via email.

To learn more about the specific entry requirements for this course or if you need advice on whether this course is suitable for you please enquire now.

Please note: This course is not available to student visa holders.

FAQS

What You’ll Learn

While completing the CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support qualification from Open Colleges, you may study the following subjects:

CHCEDS061 – Support responsible student behaviour
CHCEDS060 – Work effectively with students and colleagues
CHCEDS057 – Support students with additional needs in the classroom
CHCEDS036 – Support the development of literacy and oral language skills
CHCEDS037 – Support the development of numeracy skills
CHCEDS034 – Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs
CHCEDS035 – Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
CHCEDS059 – Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
CHCEDS033 – Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
BSBXCM301 – Engage in workplace communication
BSBSUS411 – Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
HLTAID012 – Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting*
Practical Work Placement

* Open Colleges does not offer this Unit of Competency. You will be required to undertake the Unit of Competency with an external provider at your own cost.

140 hours of work placement is also required – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.

Why study with Open Colleges

Open Colleges has been helping Australians realise their potential for over 125 years, and they’re now one of Australia’s leaders in online education. In the last decade alone, they’ve helped over 450,000 students gain the skills to launch, change or take the next step in their careers. When you study with OC, you’ll graduate with a nationally recognised qualification that’ll help you find work across Australia. Their nationally recognised courses are designed by vocational experts, and you’ll learn job-ready skills from industry specialists. Online learning is all about flexibility, so they’ve designed their learning platform to be as flexible as possible. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can access it anytime you want. It’s designed to work around your lifestyle, not the other way around, so you can easily fit your study in with your other commitments.

Student Support

The common misconception is that studying online means that you’re studying alone, but at Open Colleges, they take great pride in the superior support provided to their students. They make it easy for you to get support when you need it with their student support team available available from Monday to Saturday via email, phone, and Live Chat.. They’re here, in tandem with trainers and assessors, to make sure you’re supported the whole way through your course, from the time you enrol right through to your graduation.

Where Will It Lead Me?

On completion of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support qualification from Open Colleges.

You will possess all the necessary skills and knowledge, as well as confidence, to tackle any entry level education support role anywhere in Australia.

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