Do you want to work during school hours, providing support to school students and teachers? Then this is the right course for you.

This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to work in an education support role in a school. At the successful completion of the course you will be able to assist teaching staff and provide supervision and care for students from kindergarten to Year 12 (K-12). Some job roles may require tasks to be performed with a moderate level of autonomy and the provision of leadership to other staff.

This qualification includes:

• Developing skills to provide care for teachers and school aged children
• Developing skills to support learning and the implementation of responsible behaviour
• Ensuring the health and safety of children
• Supervising students outside of the classroom

Employment opportunities with this qualification are:

• Support Worker
• Teachers Aide

What will you achieve from completing this course?

• A nationally recognised CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support
• Skills & knowledge required to perform tasks with a moderate level of autonomy and/or supervise or lead other staff/volunteers.
• Skills to support teachers and students in schols or other community education settings

What you need to know about this course:

• Classes commence at the beginning of week 1 of each school term
• Students will be accepted into the class throughout the term
• You will need to plan for approximately 5-8hours a week at home to complete assessment tasks
• There are no training sessions during school holidays
• Private Facebook groups are used to share resources and learning
• Resources are provided by SGSCC

What resources do you need to study from home?

• A computer with internet access
• Email access
• Facebook account

Course entry requirements:

• There are no formal educational requirements for entry into this course
• Recognition for units may be granted based on previous learning, studies, work and/or life experiences

Units of Competency you will be studying:

1. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
2. CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
3. CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people
4. CHCEDS001 Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment
5. CHCEDS021 Assist in facilitation of student learning
6. CHCEDS022 Work with students in need of additional support
7. CHCEDS024 Use educational strategies to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education
8. CHCEDS025 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities
9. CHCEDS032 Support learning and implementation of responsible behaviour
10. CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
11. CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
12. HLTWHS001 Participate in work health and safety
13. CHCEDS023 Supervise students outside the classroom
14. CHCEDS019 Support students' mathematics learning
15. CHCEDS020 Support students' literacy learning
16. CHCLLN001 Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
17. HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

Do you need to complete any work-placement hours?

• Yes, you need to complete 100 hours in the industry
• You will work as a volunteer student during your work placement
• SGSCC also offers a simulated learning environment
• Before commencing your workplacement you will need a ‘Working with Children’ check and a current National Criminal Record history check. The college can help you apply for this.

Will you need to sit for any exams?

• No. This is a competency-based course
• Tell us, then show us you understand and are able to implement the learning you have received
• You will be required to competently complete assessment tasks for all 17 units of learning

Assessments are made up by a range of:

• Case studies
• Demonstration
• Observations in the workplace
• Portfolio of evidence
• Presentation
• Questions & answers
• Research report

To be deemed competent:

• You will receive clear assessment instructions
• You must complete all assessments to a satisfactory standard as set by your trainer
• These are assessed by your trainer
• Opportunities will be provided for trainers to support students and to resubmit their assessments if required

Your course fees & payment options:

• $2,320 (maximum Smart & Skilled student fee)
• $4,000 (fee for those who are ineligible for Smart & Skilled)
• Pay in full or by an Interest-free monthly payment plan
• By Cash, EFTPOS, Visa or MasterCard

Time for you to enrol:

• The Workskills team are available to take your enquiry or enrolment on 02 8543 7416 during business hours
• At the Jannali Office Reception (Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm)