Certificate IV in School Based Education Support (online)
CHC40221

Want to work as a teacher aide or education support worker? Start your journey by studying a Certificate IV in School Based Education Support at MCIE.
Job prospects
+ Teacher Aide
+ Education Support Worker
+ Education Assistant
+ Inclusion Support Worker
+ Learning Support Officer
+ Classroom Assistant
Duration
+ Duration: 42 weeks
+ Work placement: 100 hours
Local students Yes
International students No
Is this funded?
Yes - Government funding is available to eligible students. Please click here to see if you qualify.
How can I study?
This course is available via blended training at the Melbourne CBD campus. Call us to discuss your study options today.
Satisfied with training
- 85.8% Satisfied with training
- 85.8% Satisfied with training
Percentage of graduates in the Education field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate IV).
Improved work status
- 73.6% Improved work status
- 73.6% Improved work status
Percentage of graduates in the Education field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate IV).
Salary
- $64,900 Salary
- $64,900 Salary
The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Education field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).
National code: CHC40221
Units: 13 core + 4 elective
Location: MCIE City Campus, Level 8 & 9, 234 – 250 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC 3000. Supported distance delivery – remote via Teams
Program delivery: Supported Distance
Work placement: 100 hours
Total duration: 42 weeks
Government funded: $230*
Self-funded: $12,448
*This program is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth government funding to eligible candidates. Eligibility criteria applies.
Enrolment fees include additional resources required for the program and student ID charges. For additional service fees, such as re-assessment fees or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), please refer to the Domestic Student Handbook.
With a Certificate IV in School Based Education Support, you could become a…
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Teacher Aide in schools, preschools/kindergartens
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Education Support staff
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Education Assistant (special needs, language, literacy, cultural support)
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School Age Care Assistant Educator (vacation care, OSHC, Kindergarten)
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Inclusion Support Worker
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Special School Teacher Aide
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SSO or School Support Officer
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Education Support Worker
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Learning Support Officer or Classroom Assistant
According to the National Skills Commission:
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There are currently 110,200 Teacher Aides employed in Australia
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Future growth for this occupation is forecasted at nearly 18%
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22% of Teacher Aides work full-time
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Weekly earnings in this role are around $1,137
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90% of Teacher Aides are women with an average age of 46.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisite qualifications required to enter this program.
Education and skills
Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for this program level, and demonstrate they are a suitable candidate for this program.
Regulatory
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of at least 18 years of age.
All candidates 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 administration staff permission to apply on your behalf.
Students with disabilities
MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Acceptance in this program is subject to candidates’ ability to undertake all program requirements as discussed in the Pre-Training Review, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.
Digital technology
Students must 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.
Industry requirements
Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of the following for work placement (requirements vary according to host employer policies):
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National Police Check
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Working with Children Check
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Flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccinations
Prior experience
Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are available. Credit Transfer is free of charge. RPL application fees are $145 per hour. Please click here for more information on RPL fees, terms and conditions.
Blended training delivery
This program is delivered as blended training, both in-person and remotely in real-time via Microsoft Teams, for approximately 7.5 hours per week, with up to 5 hours trainer-directed learning each week.
Assessment
Assessment for this program includes written tasks, long and short answer questions, multiple choice quizzes, group tasks, oral presentations, role plays, scenarios, case studies, work placement journals, logbooks, portfolios and projects. Most assessments are delivered online via the Canvas LMS.
Required equipment
We recommend that students have access to a laptop or tablet to submit their assessments. MCIE provides access to Microsoft Office.
Core Units
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning (100 Mandated WP hours)
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans
Elective Units
BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities and development
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
CHCEDS049 Supervise students outside the classroom
This is Nationally Recognised Training,
leading to Australian Qualifications
Framework (AQF) qualification or a
Statement of Attainment.
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