Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

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An Education support worker works with children in pre-school or school environments:

• supporting children to develop social skills

• supporting activities to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children

• setting up indoor and outdoor learning opportunities and activities

• supporting the academic studies of children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties

• preparing printed materials required to support teaching

• supporting cultural awareness

Students must have access to a computer or laptop to complete the course.

• National Code: CHC40221

• Units: 17 units (13 core & 4 electives)

• Location: Level 9, 250 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 & 3/1-9 Watton Street, Werribee, VIC, 3030

• Delivery Mode: Class-based

• Work placement: 100 hours

• Duration: 42 weeks

• Assessment: Written, scenario, role play, portfolio, observation and workplace tasks

• Prior experience: if you have previously worked in schools as an Early Childhood Educator, Tutor, Teacher’s Support or Teacher’s Aide or in a similar role, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer

Government Funded: $220 (usual price, unless a special promotion is available)*

Traineeship: N/A

Full Fee: $5,728

*Eligibility criteria applies. Enrolment fees include textbooks, resource and Students ID charges.  For more information click here. Fees may be subject to change before or during a student’s enrolment.  For any further course costs, such as re-assessment fees, please refer to the Domestic Student Handbook.

A nationally recognised qualification in Education Support is about gaining the skills and knowledge to work in education environments supporting teachers with young students requiring additional support. You could become…

• Teacher Aide in schools, preschools/kindergartens

• Education Support staff

• Education Assistant (special needs, language/literacy, cultural support)

• School Age Care Assistant Educator (vacation care, OSHC, Kindergarten)

• Inclusion Support

• Special School Teacher Aide

• SSO or School Support Officer

• Education Support Worker

• Learning Support Officer or Classroom Assistant

There are no formal pre-requisites for this course.

Education/core skills
Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for Certificate III level study and demonstrate that they are a suitable candidate for this course.

Age at commencement
It is recommended that students have attained the age of 18 by the course commencement date.

Students with disabilities
MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Acceptance in this course is subject to candidates’ ability to undertake all course requirements as discussed in the Pre-Training Review, with reasonable adjustment where applicable.

Regulatory
All participants require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students, or you can give MCIE’s admin staff permission to apply on your behalf.

Digital technology
Students are required to have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions and communicate with trainers via email, the student portal and the learning management system.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer are available. Fees apply. Refer to the Domestic Student Handbook or contact us for more information on fees, terms and conditions.

MCIE Work Placement Officers will facilitate work placement for students into a local school environment.

Candidates may be required to provide evidence of the following for work placement (requirements vary according to host employer policies):
• National Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• Flu vaccination, COVID-19 vaccinations and COVID-19 test

Successful completion of this course requires students to complete 17 units of competency in total (14 core units plus 5 elective units). The course is delivered over 36 weeks with 7.5 class hours per week plus 100 hours work placement.