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Certificate IV in Teacher Assistant (Indigenous)
Certificate IV in Teacher Assistant (Indigenous)
51193
7052
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
The Certificate IV in Teacher Assistant (Indigenous) has been developed to provide students with competencies with an Indigenous focus to enable them to work in a variety of settings within the school environment.
On completion of the Certificate, the student will have developed a range of knowledge and skills including:
- Contribute to the organisation and management of the classroom or centre
- Work professionally
- Assist in the management of referred student(s) behaviour
- Provide a communication link between the Aboriginal student and the education program (between student and teacher in the classroom)
- Liaise between the education program and Aboriginal parents and community
Schedule
1.
COMPULSORY
Complete 8 from the list below:
Select 6 Electives
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78747 | TA08A | Assist in the management of referred student(s) behaviour | 50 | Module |
| 78744 | TA05A | Contribute to the organisation and management of the classroom or centre | 30 | Module |
| 78751 | TA012A | Liaise between the education program and Aboriginal parents and community | 40 | Module |
| 78746 | TA07A | Work professionally | 25 | Module |
2.
COMPULSORY
Choose 3 from the list below:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78749 | TA010A | Liaise between the education program and parents | 40 | Module |
| 78748 | TA09A | Liaise between the intensive language student and the education programs | 40 | Module |
| S3888 | CHCDIS15B | Provide behaviour support | 25 | Unit of competency |
| 73087 | EQES19 | Provide language support to students | 20 | Module |
| 73086 | EQES18 | Provide maths support to students | 20 | Module |
| 73084 | EQES16 | Provide reading support to students | 25 | Module |
| 73083 | EQES8 | Provide support to students with English as a second language | 40 | Module |
| 73085 | EQES17 | Provide writing support to students | 25 | Module |
| C4964 | HLTCSD6A | Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour | 15 | Unit of competency |
3.
ELECTIVES
Choose 6 from the list below:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3162 | CHCIC10C | Establish and implement plans for developing responsible behaviour | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S3062 | CHCCS401A | Facilitate co-operative behaviour | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S3145 | CHCFC2C | Foster and enhance children's development | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S3192 | CHCNET2B | Maintain effective networks | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S3111 | CHCDIS12A | Provide care and support for students with severe physical disabilities | 25 | Unit of competency |
| S3048 | CHCCOM3C | Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S3285 | CHCYTH1C | Work effectively with young people | 55 | Unit of competency |
| S3880 | CHCCD13C | Work within specific communities | 45 | Unit of competency |
4.
Additional Electives:
In addition to the Elective units listed in each qualification, elective units may also be selected from the list of ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES (below), from other Teacher Assistant qualifications at higher AQF levels, from the Community Services Training Package, Health Training Package or other Training Packages at this or higher AQF levels.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7022 | 50225 | Certificate IV in Education (Assistant-Special Needs) | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7146 | 51783 | Certificate IV in Teacher Assistant (Indigenous) | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
2. The proponent for this course is Challenger TAFE on behalf of the WA Department of Training and Employment. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 51193.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from:
Tim Delaney
Manager
Curriculum Services
Challenger TAFE
15 Grosvenor Street
BEACONSFIELD WA 6162
Ph: (08) 9239 8384
4. This course was entered on STARS on 23 May 2003.
5. This course was last edited by Challenger TAFE on 3 December 2003.
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