CHC41708 Certificate IV in Education Support
Study Modes and start dates
Classes Contingent on demand
External Start anytime
RPL/RCC Start anytime
Costs
Classes $3000
External $145 per unit
RPL $100 per unit
CHC41708 Certificate IV in Education SupportThis qualification covers workers in a range of education and school settings who provide assistance and support to teachers to facilitate students’ learning under broad based supervision. Some job roles may require tasks to be performed with a moderate level of autonomy and/or the provision of supervision/leadership to other staff/volunteers. Occupational titles may include:
· Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education officer | · Indigenous language and culture teaching assistant | · Education assistant | · Language worker | · Education assistant (special needs) | · Literacy worker | · Education support worker | · Support worker (children with disabilities) | · Education worker | · Teacher aide | · Home tutor | · Teacher assistant | · Homeland teaching assistant | |
Entry requirementsTo gain entry into CHC41708 Certificate IV in Education Support candidates require: · Sufficient validated experience in directly supervised learning support roles as an education support worker, child care worker, home/volunteer tutor or similar role to indicate likely success at this level of qualification OR · Successful completion of a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in education support, children’s services or a related area.
PACKAGING RULES 15 units must be selected for this qualification including: · 9 compulsory units · 6 elective units A range of elective units is available and may include: - Relevant electives listed below the compulsory units for this qualification - Where appropriate to address workplace requirements, a maximum of 3 units of competency packaged at this level or higher in Community Services, Health or other relevant Training Packages |
Compulsory unitsCHCCHILD301A Support behaviour of children and young people CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk CHCEDS301A Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment CHCEDS312A Work with diversity in the education environment CHCEDS407A Collect and analyse information to inform work strategies CHCEDS410A Assist in facilitation of student learning CHCEDS411A Use high-level communication skills in the education workplace CHCEDS412A Contribute to continuous improvement processes within the education environment HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes The importance of culturally aware and respectful practiceAll workers undertaking education support work need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package. Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended: HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers HLTHIR404B Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people Relevant electivesElectives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs. Relevant electives are listed below, with some grouping provided to guide selection for identified areas of work. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Literacy and numeracy electives CHCEDS408A Support students’ mathematics learning for numeracy CHCEDS409A Support students’ literacy learning Special needs education support work CHCCS305A Assist clients with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301A) CHCCS425A Support health professional CHCDIS405A Facilitate skills development and maintenance CHCEDS413A Support students with learning difficulties and learning disabilities CHCEDS414A Support students with autism spectrum disorder CHCEDS417A Facilitate learning for students with disabilities CHCEDS421A Provide support to students with hearing disabilities CHCEDS424A Facilitate learning for students with intellectual disabilities (Note pre-requisite CHCEDS417A) CHCEDS425A Facilitate learning for students with speech/language disabilities (Note pre-requisite CHCEDS417A) CHCEDS426A Facilitate learning for students with vision impairment (Note pre-requisite CHCEDS417A) CHCEDS427A Facilitate learning for students with physical disabilities (Note pre-requisite CHCEDS417A) HLTAP301A Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context Electives for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Education Work/ Tutoring / Language Work / Homeland Teaching CHCEDS416A Use educational strategies to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education CHCEDS422A Promote hearing health and learning CHCEDS423A Assist in production of language resources CHCEDS428A Assist teacher to develop Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture lessons Education support work electives BSBWOR501A Manage personal work priorities and professional development CHCCD413D Work within specific communities CHCCHILD404A Support the rights and safety of children and young people CHCCS506A Promote and respond to workplace diversity CHCEDS415A Supervise students outside the classroom CHCEDS418A Deliver elements of teaching/learning programs CHCEDS419A Support flexible learning in an education environment CHCEDS508A Assist in leading a small team in an education environment CHCFC502A Foster physical development in early childhood CHCFC505A Foster cognitive development in early childhood CHCFC506A Foster children’s language and communication development CHCFC508A Foster children’s aesthetic and creative development CHCFC512A Foster physical development in middle childhood CHCFC515A Foster cognitive development in middle childhood CHCNET402A Establish and maintain effective networks CHCYTH401A Engage respectfully with young people SRCCRD007B Develop recreation programs E-learning electives CHCEDS321A Use an e-learning management system CHCEDS429A Coordinate e-learning programs |