Pathway Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:28 PM AWST
22/07/2026 5:28 PM AWST
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Special Needs
Special Needs
Pathway
National Code
—
—
State Code
CT70
CT70
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2011
25/03/2011
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Approved Date
04/08/2009
04/08/2009
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Version
1.00
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
25/03/2011
Nominal Hours
510
510
Description
This is a pathway of the training program that leads to the completion of the Community Services Training Package CHC08 qualification CHC41708.
It is designed to reflect the role of team leaders and supervisors in the Education support services for Special Needs.
It is designed to reflect the role of team leaders and supervisors in the Education support services for Special Needs.
Packaging Rules
1. Compulsory Units
Learners to complete all nine (9) units listed below
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2444 | CHCEDS410A | Assist in facilitation of student learning | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D2441 | CHCEDS407A | Collect and analyse information to inform work strategies | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D2417 | CHCEDS301A | Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D2446 | CHCEDS412A | Contribute to continuous improvement processes within the education environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8381 | HLTOHS300B | Contribute to OHS processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D2288 | CHCCHILD401A | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D2287 | CHCCHILD301A | Support behaviour of children and young people | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D2445 | CHCEDS411A | Use high-level communication skills in the education workplace | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D2427 | CHCEDS312A | Work with diversity in the education environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Learners to complete six (6) units
Available choice of elective units may include:
- relevant electives listed in the CHC41708 qualification outline
- where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, a maximum of 3 units of competency packaged at this level or higher in Community Services, Health or other relevant Training Packages
Available choice of elective units may include:
- relevant electives listed in the CHC41708 qualification outline
- where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, a maximum of 3 units of competency packaged at this level or higher in Community Services, Health or other relevant Training Packages
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2468 | CHCEDS506A | Assist in implementing education plans for students with disabilities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D2452 | CHCEDS418A | Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D2451 | CHCEDS417A | Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D2458 | CHCEDS425A | Facilitate learning for students with speech/language disabilities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D2405 | CHCDIS405A | Facilitate skills development and maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8569 | CHCEDS514A | Support learning and implementation of responsible behaviour | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT91 | Special Needs | Pathway |
Note
This training program has been created as a pathway of the Training Package qualification CHC41708 Certificate IV in Education Support (Special Needs).
This qualification/pathway is the copyright of DEEWR and should be consulted for full description of requirements.
Further information on this training program may be obtained from the Director, Learning Portfolio Support, Central TAFE, Locked Bag 6, Northbridge, WA 6865, telephone (08) 9427 1247. Details were entered on to STARS by VET Teaching and Learning Directorate on 17/11/2009.
This qualification/pathway is the copyright of DEEWR and should be consulted for full description of requirements.
Further information on this training program may be obtained from the Director, Learning Portfolio Support, Central TAFE, Locked Bag 6, Northbridge, WA 6865, telephone (08) 9427 1247. Details were entered on to STARS by VET Teaching and Learning Directorate on 17/11/2009.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
To gain entry into CHC41708 Certificate IV in Education Support candidates require:
Sufficient validated experience in directly supervised learning support roles as an education support worker, child care worker, home/volunteer tutor or similar role to indicate likely success at this level of qualification
OR
Successful completion of a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in education support, children's services or a related area.
To gain entry into CHC41708 Certificate IV in Education Support candidates require:
Sufficient validated experience in directly supervised learning support roles as an education support worker, child care worker, home/volunteer tutor or similar role to indicate likely success at this level of qualification
OR
Successful completion of a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in education support, children's services or a related area.
