Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:21 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Education Support

Certificate IV in Education Support

Qualification
National Code:
CHC40213
State Code:
J590
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
05/02/2014
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
565
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
VET Act Conditions
—
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.
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.

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-supeseded-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 electives 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
WG790 CHCEDS021 Assist in facilitation of student learning 45 Unit of competency
WG770 CHCEDS001 Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment 20 Unit of competency
WG794 CHCEDS025 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities 40 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
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
AVB48 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
WG750 CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people 40 Unit of competency
WG801 CHCEDS032 Support learning and implementation of responsible behaviour 50 Unit of competency
WG793 CHCEDS024 Use educational strategies to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education 45 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
WG791 CHCEDS022 Work with students in need of additional support 45 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
WG797 CHCEDS028 Assist in production of language resources 30 Unit of competency
WG798 CHCEDS029 Assist teacher to develop Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture lessons 30 Unit of competency
AVC16 CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies 50 Unit of competency
WG799 CHCEDS030 Coordinate e-learning programs 40 Unit of competency
WG795 CHCEDS026 Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs 40 Unit of competency
AVB49 CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 55 Unit of competency
AVC11 CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach 40 Unit of competency
AVC46 CHCCDE004 Implement participation and engagement strategies 45 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
WG800 CHCEDS031 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder 45 Unit of competency
AVB79 CHCLLN001 Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs 35 Unit of competency
WG792 CHCEDS023 Supervise students outside the classroom 30 Unit of competency
WG796 CHCEDS027 Support flexible learning in an education environment 40 Unit of competency
WG789 CHCEDS020 Support students' literacy learning 40 Unit of competency
WG788 CHCEDS019 Support students' mathematics learning 40 Unit of competency
WG782 CHCEDS013 Use an e-learning management system 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J023 CHC41712 Certificate IV in Education Support Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGY4 CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR05330) ABORIGINAL AND ISLANDER EDUCATION WORKER (LEVEL 4) Traineeship