Course Overview

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.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Diploma of Education Support.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education officer/worker
• Homeland Teaching Assistant
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander * Language and Culture Teaching Assistant
• Inclusion Supports Facilitator
• Education Assistant
  
• Support Worker (Children with Disabilities)
• Education Assistant (Special Needs)
  
• Teacher Aide
• Education Support Worker
• Teacher Assistant

Entry Requirements

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

Pre-Requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

• Assessment by workbooks
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
• Workplace assessment
• Written assignments

Opportunities For Further Study

• Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)
• Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside School Hours Care)
• Diploma of Children's Services (Outside School Hours Care)

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Unit Code	Unit Name
Compulsory (7 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
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
Electives (Select 9 units)
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
CHCYTH401A	Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH505D	Support youth programs
HLTHIR403B	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCEDS506A	Assist in implementing education plans for students with disabilities
CHCEDS408A	Support students' mathematics learning for numeracy
CHCEDS409A	Support students’ literacy learning
CHCEDS503A	Support the development of literacy skill