Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Education Support
Certificate III in Education Support
CHC30812
J010
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/05/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers workers in a range of education settings including public and independent schools and community education settings that provide assistance and support to teachers and students under broad based supervision.
Some jurisdictions may require specialist skill development and supervision by qualified teachers to address specific job roles.
Some job roles may require the education support worker to complete work external to the immediate education environment e.g. in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
Occupational titles may include:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education worker
Indigenous language and culture teaching assistant
Education assistant
Language worker
Education assistant (special needs)
Literacy worker
Education support worker
Support worker (working with children with disabilities)
Home tutor
Teacher aide
Homeland teaching assistant
Teacher assistant
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fourteen (14) units are required for award of this qualification including:- eight (8) core units
- six (6) elective units
A range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
- Group B elective which required in some jurisdictions for reporting of child abuse
- 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 two (2) units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on TGA or other public listing
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8562 | CHCEDS313B | Communicate with students | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WC891 | CHCEDS301B | Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8564 | CHCEDS316B | Comply with school administrative requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D2419 | CHCEDS303A | Contribute to student education in all developmental domains | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WD312 | HLTWHS300A | Contribute to WHS processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WC823 | CHCCHILD301B | Support behaviour of children and young people | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8563 | CHCEDS314B | Work effectively in an education team | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D2427 | CHCEDS312A | Work with diversity in the education environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Culturally Aware and Respectful Practice
One (1) or both units are recommended, but not mandatory to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options and units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8283 | HLTHIR404D | Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8281 | HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Reporting of Child Abuse
The following unit is required in some jurisdictions to meet legislative requirements for mandatory reporting of child abuse.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options and units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC821 | CHCCHILD401B | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. Other Relevant Units
Six (6) units may be completed
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD146 | HLTFA311A | Apply first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0781 | BSBITU201A | Produce simple word processed documents | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D2306 | CHCCN302A | Provide care for children | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D2423 | CHCEDS307A | Support the development of numeracy skills | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D2421 | CHCEDS305A | Support the development of reading skills | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WC893 | CHCEDS318B | Work effectively as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander education worker | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WC847 | CHCCS411C | Work effectively in the community sector | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WC888 | CHCDIS301C | Work effectively with people with a disability | 85 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D275 | CHC30808 | Certificate III in Education Support | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J588 | CHC30213 | Certificate III in Education Support | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from the national register at www.training.gov.au.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Curriculum Services, Dept of Training & Workforce Development on 20/7/2012.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships