Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Overview

Gain the skills and knowledge you need to work in an education support role or a special education-focused support role in a range of education settings, including public and independent schools and community education, where you will provide assistance and support to teachers and students. Graduates with this qualification are able to work in schools alongside classroom teachers, and many graduates also continue with into studies at university in a teaching degree such as primary or secondary education while working in an Education Support role.

Where and When

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Duration

Blended learning (on-campus and online), full-time: 12 months. | Traineeship: 12-24 months.

Requirements

• Students should allow for an additional 20 hours of study per week, outside of scheduled class times for completing directed learning activities.
• This course contains some physical components in moving around the classroom, general lifting, kneeling on floor i.e. performing CPR (First Aid), moving tables and chairs, carrying equipment, manual handling tasks, pushing wheelchairs. Students may be asked to get a medical clearance from their GP if there is an underlying medical condition or disability.
• All students are required to complete a practical placement totalling 100 hours.
• A Working With Children's Check (Victoria and New South Wales) will be required to undertake your placement for this course. Please note there may be a cost associated with these checks.

Field Placement

• All students are required to complete a practical placement totalling 100 hours.
• A Working With Children's Check (Victoria and New South Wales) will be required to undertake your placement for this course. Please note there may be a cost associated with these checks.
• Placement uniform shirts and badges will be provided by Wodonga TAFE. Placement services may also have expectations around workwear requirements.
• Students are required to have access to transport for placement.

Assessment

The assessments will include the validation of underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different learner needs will be selected. Assessment strategies may include:

• assignments
• observations
• written questions
• case study
• demonstrations
• log book
• work-related projects
• practical experience

Skills Developed

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of an Education Support worker including legislative requirements.
• Understand of relevant learning frameworks in an education environment
• Support teachers to implement school curriculum as needed
• Use positive support techniques to support the behaviour of children and/or young people.
• Establish safe learning environments to facilitate the learning process.
• Adapt education resources to meet the needs of students with learning difficulties in consultation with teaching staff.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Learning Plans (ILP) and behaviour management plans (BMP)
• Recognise and support the needs of diverse learners
• Reflect on own professional practice as an Education Support worker
• Implement work practices which support the protection of children and young people.
• Assist in the delivery of literacy programs
• Participate in workplace health and safety
• Gain practical skills through a 100-hour work placement in an education environment
• Support students' mathematics learning
• Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder.

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF qualification.

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

Additional course costs that may apply Please note depending on individual circumstance there may be additional costs that apply throughout the completion of your qualification. These will be discussed further with your Course Coordinator, and may include:

• Working With Children Check
• Workwear requirements for applied learning and placement
• Travel requirements to placement.

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the 'How to Apply' tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Pathways

There are many course pathways open to graduates, which may include higher level studies in general Community Services or Education and Care. Graduates may also continue their studies to university in an education-related degree such as Teaching or Education, with relevant skills and experience working within a classroom environment with their Education Support qualification. Find out more about Charles Sturt University's pathway to teaching via the CSU website, www.engage.csu.edu.au/teachers-aide

Careers

• Teachers aide (public school, private schools, early childhood centres)
• Integration aide
• Education support worker
• Disability support worker (Educational assistant) in adult education settings
• Behavioural support officer
• Employment coordinator
• Lifestyle support coach
• Residential care officer
• Senior care assistant
• Social educator
• Residential care supervisor

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process

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