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Certificate IV in Teacher Assistant (Special Needs)
Certificate IV in Teacher Assistant (Special Needs)
51782
7147
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Description
The Certificate IV of Teacher Assistant (Special Needs) has been developed to provide students with competencies with a special needs 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 behaviour support
- Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour
Schedule
1.
To achieve 7147 Certificate IV in Teacher Assistant (Special Needs) - 51782, a total of 14 units must be achieved. This comprises 7 core units and 7 electives.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78759 | TA08B | Assist in the management of referred student(s) behaviour | 50 | Module |
| S3123 | CHCDIS5C | Contribute to positive learning | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S3162 | CHCIC10C | Establish and implement plans for developing responsible behaviour | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S3197 | CHCOHS302A | Participate in safety procedures for direct care work | 25 | Unit of competency |
| S3116 | CHCDIS17A | Provide care and support for students with disabilities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S3048 | CHCCOM3C | Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships | 40 | Unit of competency |
| 78758 | TA07B | Work professionally | 25 | Module |
2.
ELECTIVE UNITS
Choose 7 units from the list below.
Alternative Electives: A maximum of four units at Certificate IV level or above may be imported from a Training Package or Accredited Course
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7051 | 51192 | Certificate IV in Teacher Assistant (Special Needs) | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
2. The proponent for this course is Challenger TAFE. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 51782.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from Margaret Jack, Manager Curriculum Services, Challenger TAFE, 15 Grosvenor Street, BEACONSFIELD WA 6162, Ph: (08) 9239 8384.
4. This course was entered on STARS on 8 May 2007.
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