Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:12 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Education Support

Certificate III in Education Support

Qualification
National Code:
CHC30213
State Code:
J588
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0799 - Other Education
Original TGA Release Date
11/07/2013
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
525
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 06/08/2015 Current Transition (Replaced)
2.00 11/07/2013 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of education settings, including public and independent schools and community education settings, who provide assistance and support to teachers and students under broad-based supervision.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
^ From 1 July 2022 the elective unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://www.asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = seventeen(17)
- twelve (12) core units
- five (5) elective units, of which:
- at least three (3) must be selected from the elective units list
- up to two (2) units may be selected from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All twelve (12) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG771 CHCEDS002 Assist in implementation of planned educational programs 40 Unit of competency
WG770 CHCEDS001 Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment 20 Unit of competency
WG773 CHCEDS004 Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centre 30 Unit of competency
WG772 CHCEDS003 Contribute to student education in all developmental domains 40 Unit of competency
WG786 CHCEDS017 Contribute to the health and safety of students 30 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
WG750 CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people 40 Unit of competency
WG787 CHCEDS018 Support students with additional needs in the classroom environment 30 Unit of competency
WG774 CHCEDS005 Support the development of literacy and oral language skills 70 Unit of competency
WG775 CHCEDS006 Support the development of numeracy skills 40 Unit of competency
WG776 CHCEDS007 Work effectively with students and colleagues 30 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least three (3) units must be completed.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG778 CHCEDS009 Communicate with parents, students and colleagues in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander language 40 Unit of competency
WG777 CHCEDS008 Comply with school administrative requirements 20 Unit of competency
WG794 CHCEDS025 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities 40 Unit of competency
AVC13 CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability 85 Unit of competency
WG802 CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk 30 Unit of competency
WG738 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 30 Unit of competency
WG747 CHCECE003 Provide care for children 60 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
WG780 CHCEDS011 Search and assess online information 20 Unit of competency
WG781 CHCEDS012 Set up and sustain individual and small group learning areas 18 Unit of competency
WG784 CHCEDS015 Support development of student research skills 25 Unit of competency
WG785 CHCEDS016 Support learning for students with disabilities in a classroom environment 25 Unit of competency
WG783 CHCEDS014 Support students with English as a second language 25 Unit of competency
WG782 CHCEDS013 Use an e-learning management system 20 Unit of competency
WG793 CHCEDS024 Use educational strategies to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education 45 Unit of competency
WG779 CHCEDS010 Work effectively as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander education worker 30 Unit of competency
WG769 CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J010 CHC30812 Certificate III in Education Support Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGY5 CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR05340) ABORIGINAL AND ISLANDER EDUCATION WORKER (LEVEL 3) Traineeship