Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Education Support
Certificate IV in Education Support
CHC41708
D294
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/03/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers workers in a range of education and school settings who provide assistance and support to teachers to facilitate students' learning under broad based supervision. Some job roles may require tasks to be performed with a moderate level of autonomy and/or the provision of supervision/leadership to other staff/volunteers.
Occupational titles may include:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education officer
Indigenous language and culture teaching assistant
Education assistant
Language worker
Education assistant (special needs)
Literacy worker
Education support worker
Support worker (children with disabilities)
Education worker
Teacher aide
Home tutor
Teacher assistant
Homeland teaching assistant
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTo gain entry into this qualification, 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
PACKAGING RULES
15 units are required for award of this qualification including:
- 9 core units
- 6 elective units
A range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
- Other relevant electives listed in the qualification outline
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
- Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 3 units
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CT70 | Special Needs |
| CT71 | Learning Support |
| CT83 | Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Education Officer |
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed
| 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. Group A Elective Units
One (1) unit to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8281 | HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Other Elective Units
Five (5) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| D2443 | CHCEDS409A | Support students' literacy learning | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D2442 | CHCEDS408A | Support students' mathematics learning for numeracy | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D2447 | CHCEDS413A | Support students with learning difficulties and learning disabilities | 45 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7149 | 51781 | Certificate IV in Teacher Assistant | Accredited course |
| 7146 | 51783 | Certificate IV in Teacher Assistant (Indigenous) | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J023 | CHC41712 | Certificate IV in Education Support | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This is only a model training program created in STARS on 04/08/2009 by VET Teaching & Learning, Dept of Education & Training.
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.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships