Diploma of Education Support

Study modes and start dates
Classroom     contingent on demand
External        start anytime
RPL/RCC       start anytime

Costs
Classroom      $5000
Enrolment Fee $100
External         $155 per unit
RPL                $100 per unit

CHC51308    Diploma of Education Support
This qualification covers workers in a range of education and school settings who provide assistance and support in the classroom to facilitate learning in collaboration with teachers, working with students under broad based supervision. The qualification provides opportunity for education workers to broaden their skills and knowledge base in the field of education support work.

Occupational titles may include:

Education support worker, Teacher assistant, Teacher aide, Education assistant (special needs),Education assistant, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education worker, Indigenous language and culture teaching assistant, Language worker, Literacy worker, Homeland teaching assistant, Home tutor, Support worker (working with children with disabilities).

Entry requirements

To gain entry into CHC51308 Diploma of Education Support candidates require validated significant experience in direct learning support roles under limited guidance as an education support worker, child care worker, home/volunteer tutor or similar role or successful completion of a Certificate IV in Education Support.
 

Compulsory units

CHCCS502A Maintain legal and ethical work practices

CHCCS506A Promote and respond to workplace diversity

CHCEDS501A Identify and respond to student development needs

CHCEDS502A Foster and support an effective learning environment

CHCEDS503A Support the development of literacy skills

CHCEDS504A Support the development and implementation of responsible behaviour

CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice

All 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 electives

Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements.  Electives may be selected from one or more groups.  Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.

Education work

CHCADMIN508A   Manage limited budgets and financial accountabilities

CHCEDS507A Research an education issue

CHCEDS508A Assist in leading a small team in an education environment

CHCEDS509A Support students with multiple disabilities

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

CHCIC510A   Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour

CHCIC512A   Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs

CHCPR510A Design, implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children

TAADEL401B Plan and organise group-based delivery

TAADEL402B Facilitate group-based learning

TAADEL403B Facilitate individual learning

Education support work – youth focus

CHCYTH401A Engage respectfully with young people

CHCYTH502A Work with young people to establish support networks

CHCYTH505D Support youth programs

Education support work – diversity

CHCEDS505A Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students

HLTHIR403B    Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

Education support work – Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

CHCCS421A Undertake community sector work within own community

CHCEDS403A Promote and implement Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture programs

CHCEDS404A Liaise with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community re education program

CHCEDS505A Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students

Education support work – disability

CHCEDS506A Assist in implementing education plans for students with disabilities

Literacy and numeracy electives

CHCEDS408A Support students’ mathematics learning for numeracy

CHCEDS409A Support students’ literacy learning

CHCEDS503A Support the development of literacy skills

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