Course Overview
Being a teacher’s aide is not just supporting the teacher in their teachings, but also assisting the children in their learning.
This course focuses on support for students with learning difficulties and special needs. To enhance your learning experience this course requires you to do 120 hours of hands on placement, in an approved education environment. Some students may apply to be exempt of these hours if they already work in the industry.
While it is generally preferred that participants complete the Certificate III in Education Support first, those with experience or a previous qualification in education or working with children may request direct entry into the Certificate IV.
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in work health & safety |
| CHCEDS017 | Contribute to health & safety of students |
| CHCEDS023 | Supervise students outside the classroom |
| CHCEDS001 | Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCEDS024 | Use educational strategies to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCEDS032 | Support learning and implementation of responsible behaviour |
| CHCEDS021 | Assist in facilitation of student learning |
| CHCEDS020 | Support students’ literacy learning |
| CHCEDS027 | Support flexible learning in an education environment |
| CHCEDS025 | Facilitate learning for students with disabilities |
| CHCEDS022 | Work with students in need of additional support |
| CHCEDS031 | Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
Enrolment
Enrolment in the program is for a maximum of 24 months. Students must aim to complete modules by the nominated completion date and as a minimum must demonstrate ongoing progression towards completion. Extension for assessment may be awarded at the trainer’s discretion.
Vocational Placement
Certificate IV in Education Support requires 120 hours of vocational placement undertaken in an approved school or educational institution, supporting a bachelor educated teacher to facilitate the learning of school-aged children.
Resources Required
All students require computer or tablet with access to the Internet and a program that can open and edit Word documents (this does not have to be Microsoft Office).
Delivery Options
Blended
This course is delivered by our blended program. Workbooks and assessment are delivered to you in electronic format via email. You do not need to come to class, however, you will need to keep in contact with your Educator and attend phone and/or web meetings to complete some of the practical components of your course. Blended learning allows you the flexibility of completing your course at your own pace, at times to suit work and other life commitments. You can work on your course at anytime, anywhere supported by your industry experienced Educator via telephone and email communication no matter where you are.
Distance
Distance learning allows you to have the same amount of convenience and flexibility as online or blended learning. The only difference is that instead of studying online, you will be studying via workbooks. Distance learning is perfect for students that prefer to have hard copy resources. Participants wishing to complete their qualification via distance instead of online will incur additional material and postage fees up to the value of $25.00 per unit.
RPL
If you have lots of experience and skills but no formal qualification you might want to consider Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). RPL is a process whereby you demonstrate that you currently have the required skills and knowledge for particular units/qualifications within the industry that you are experienced. RPL focuses on your life and work experiences and how they meet the criteria of the national qualifications to find out more about RPL contact us and one of our course advisors will contact you to discuss the RPL process.
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Completion of this program results in a Nationally Recognised Qualification, complying with the AQF standard and ASQA standards for Registered Training Organisations and is offered by the Care Academy, a division of Grow Training Group, RTO Provider 45109
