Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Program Overview

This 17-unit program prepares individuals to work as Education Support Workers or Teacher's Assistants. It includes 13 core units covering essential skills such as supporting diverse learners, understanding Indigenous cultures, and facilitating student learning. Additionally, students can choose from four elective units to specialize in areas like literacy, numeracy, or workplace safety. The program also includes 116 placement hours for practical experience.

Program Outline

Outline:

Course Structure:

• 17 units total
• 13 core units
• 4 elective units
• 116 placement hours

Core Units:

• Work with diverse people
• Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
• Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
• Support student mathematics learning
• Support student literacy learning
• Assist in facilitation of student learning
• Work with students in need of additional learning support
• Facilitate learning for students with disabilities
• Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder
• Support the implementation of behaviour plans
• Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
• Reflect on and improve own professional practice
• Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

Elective Units:

• Support the development of literacy and oral language skills
• Support the development of numeracy skills
• Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs
• Participate in workplace health and safety

Careers:

• Education Support Worker
• Teacher's assistant