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ABOUT THE QUALIFICATION
CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support
If you’ve ever imagined making a real difference in the classroom, this is the perfect place to start.
This qualification prepares you to work alongside teachers to support student learning, wellbeing and participation across a range of classroom settings. You’ll learn how to assist with educational programs, help build students’ literacy and numeracy skills, support children with diverse needs, encourage positive behaviour, and contribute to creating safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments.
Graduates are equipped for roles such as teacher’s aide or learning support officer in primary or secondary schools, including mainstream, special-needs and culturally diverse settings. This nationally recognised qualification can also act as a stepping stone into further studies or more specialised education support pathways.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of at least 100 hours of work in a classroom environment catering to primary or secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for the CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support qualification.
Duration:
12 months
Work placement:
Minimum of 100 hours
Delivery options:
Work-based or blended
Entry requirements:
There are no entry requirements for this qualifications
Suitable for:
New and experienced students
Enrolment options:
Traineeship, VET in Schools or Direct Enrolment
Units of Competency
The CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support qualification includes 15 units of competency: 10 core units and 5 elective units.
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain health and wellbeing by preventing and managing personal stress.
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and comply with legislation, policy and industrial instruments that relate to the education support worker role in school settings.
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support and protect children and young people who are at risk of harm. This work occurs within legislative and policy frameworks and carries a duty of care responsibility.
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others.
CHCEDS041 Set up and sustain learning areas
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create, maintain and monitor individual and/or small group learning environments. This may include a learning activity area in a classroom, library or home-based learning environment, or a virtual learning environment.
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement work health and safety policies and procedures to support the health, safety and wellbeing of students in an educational environment.
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.
CHCEDS034 Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist teachers in the planning and delivery of education programs. Classroom-level support is provided to ensure the learning environment is inclusive and relevant, and appropriately resourced and maintained. This includes routine classroom administration and operational functions.
CHCEDS035 Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to support the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development of students with a focus on the inclusion of all students.
CHCEDS036 Support the development of literacy and oral language skills
This unit describes the performance outcomes skills and knowledge required to establish program guidelines, provide support, and monitor progress when working with students who need support with their reading, writing and oral language skills.
CHCEDS037 Support the development of numeracy skills
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement numeracy programs as identified by the teacher to assist students requiring numeracy support.
CHCEDS057 Support students with additional needs in the classroom
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to support students with recognised additional needs in classrooms, where there are students with a mix of abilities and needs.
CHCEDS060 Work effectively with students and colleagues
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to generate positive, respectful and effective interactions with students and colleagues.
CHCEDS061 Support responsible student behaviour
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to support and guide responsible and positive behaviour of students.
- HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
- CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
- CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
- CHCEDS041 Set up and sustain learning areas
- CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCEDS034 Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs
- CHCEDS035 Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
- CHCEDS036 Support the development of literacy and oral language skills
- CHCEDS037 Support the development of numeracy skills
- CHCEDS057 Support students with additional needs in the classroom
- CHCEDS060 Work effectively with students and colleagues
- CHCEDS061 Support responsible student behaviour
Suitability Information
It’s important to make sure a course is the right fit for you before enrolling so you can set yourself up for success from the start. Taking the time to review the entry requirements, study commitments, learning outcomes and work placement expectations helps you understand what’s involved and whether it aligns with your goals, strengths and availability. This ensures you’re confident in your choice, motivated to complete the qualification, and prepared for the type of work or further study it leads to.
Review our suitability information below to find out if the CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support is a good option for you.
Common skills required
Personal qualities
Resources required
Considerations
Workplace requirements
Suitability Information
It’s important to make sure a course is the right fit for you before enrolling so you can set yourself up for success from the start. Taking the time to review the entry requirements, study commitments, learning outcomes and work placement expectations helps you understand what’s involved and whether it aligns with your goals, strengths and availability. This ensures you’re confident in your choice, motivated to complete the qualification, and prepared for the type of work or further study it leads to.
Review our suitability information below to find out if the CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support is a good option for you.
Common Skills Required
- Read and follow school policies, plans, and IEPs.
- Support literacy and numeracy development in children.
- Communicate professionally with teachers, students, and parents.
- Record student observations and incidents clearly.
- Understand learning support strategies and inclusive practices.
Personal Qualities Recommended
- Patient and child-focused – You support children with care and attention, helping them feel safe and encouraged.
- Respectful and inclusive – You value and support all students, regardless of their background or needs.
- Team-oriented and cooperative – You follow teacher direction and work well within classroom routines.
- Positive and dependable – You bring a cheerful attitude and can be counted on to support learning.
- Observant and proactive – You notice what’s happening in the classroom and take initiative to help.
Workplace Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 100 hours in a registered school in Australia
Resources Required
- Working with Children Check
- Computer and internet access
Considerations
This qualification may contain content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing to some. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field.
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
- Reasonable Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital skills (LLND)
- A computer with fast and reliable internet access
- Technology skills to access and navigate the internet
- The ability to create, open and save electronic files
- Some experience using computer software such as (Microsoft Word, Teams)
- Confidence to work independently
- You will be asked to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy & Digital (LLND) skills assessment to create your individualised learning plan and ensure your LLND skills will meet the requirements of the course.
Common Skills Required
- Read and follow school policies, plans, and IEPs.
- Support literacy and numeracy development in children.
- Communicate professionally with teachers, students, and parents.
- Record student observations and incidents clearly.
- Understand learning support strategies and inclusive practices.
Personal Qualities Recommended
- Patient and child-focused – You support children with care and attention, helping them feel safe and encouraged.
- Respectful and inclusive – You value and support all students, regardless of their background or needs.
- Team-oriented and cooperative – You follow teacher direction and work well within classroom routines.
- Positive and dependable – You bring a cheerful attitude and can be counted on to support learning.
- Observant and proactive – You notice what’s happening in the classroom and take initiative to help.
Resources Required
- Working with Children Check
- Computer and internet access
Workplace Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 100 hours in a registered school in Australia
Considerations
This qualification may contain content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing to some. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field.
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
- Reasonable Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital skills (LLND)
- A computer with fast and reliable internet access
- Technology skills to access and navigate the internet
- The ability to create, open and save electronic files
- Some experience using computer software such as (Microsoft Word, Teams)
- Confidence to work independently
- You will be asked to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy & Digital (LLND) skills assessment to create your individualised learning plan and ensure your LLND skills will meet the requirements of the course.
Course Fee Information
All course fees are determined by individual eligibility, and availability of Government-subsidised training pathways. You can check your eligibility through our Student Enquiry Form or, if you proceed straight to enrolment, your course fee will be provided to you before we accept your enrolment. All enrolments require a $300 initial payment (this is taken off the total course fee) which is payable within 3 weeks from the acceptance of enrolment. For all remaining fees payable, we offer flexible direct debit payment plan options.
Our full Fee Administration Policy is available in the Student and Employer Handbook.
Non-subsidised course fee:
$6,670
New Entrant Traineeship:
$0*
School Based Traineeship:
$0*
Entitlement Enrolment:
$0 – $1,930*
* This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility criteria applies under the NSW Smart and Skilled program.
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Planned contact with Trainers and Assessors
Accessible learning resources
Workshops and skills sessions
Student Mentor support
Literacy and learning support
Feedback and progress updates
Flexible learning options
Practical and work placement support
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Regular communication and progress updates
Onsite visits and support
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CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support