Certificate IV in Education Support

This course will provide you with essential skills to work collaboratively with teachers and students in school and community settings.

You’ll learn about:

child development supporting students’ literacy and numeracy learning helping students with disabilities autism spectrum disorder supporting students who are at risk.

Through both classroom learning and practical work placements, you’ll lay the groundwork for a rewarding career in education.

Upon graduation, you’ll have the confidence, practical skills and knowledge to support teachers in public schools, independent schools and community education.

To be awarded CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support, a student must successfully complete a total of seventeen (17) units of competency, comprising of:

• twelve (12) core units, and;
• five (5) elective units, of which:
• at least three (3) units must be selected from the electives listed in the CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support qualification, and;
• up to two (2) units may be selected from any endorsed training package or accredited course relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
• CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
• CHCECE006 - Support behaviour of children and young people
• CHCEDS001 - Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment
• CHCEDS021 - Assist in facilitation of student learning
• CHCEDS022 - Work with students in need of additional support
• CHCEDS024 - Use educational strategies to support Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander education
• CHCEDS025 - Facilitate learning for students with disabilities
• CHCEDS032 - Support learning and implementation of responsible behaviour
• CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice
• CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
• HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety

ELECTIVE UNITS

• CHCEDS019 - Support students’ mathematics learning
• CHCEDS020 - Support students’ literacy learning
• CHCEDS023 - Supervise students outside the classroom
• CHCEDS031 - Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder
• HLTAID003 - Provide first aid

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.For employment and practical placement purposes, this vocational sector typically requires a current and satisfactory Working with Children Check. Failure to provide the required documents in the time frame specified by the Course Coordinator, means you will be unable to undertake practical placement in a workplace and therefore not eligible to progress in this course. Visit the following site:- Working with Children Check - http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Pathways to further study

On completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry into the following degree and in some cases receive credit for your study:

You will be guaranteed entry only.

Find out more about our study pathways to VU

This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of education settings, including public and independent schools and community education settings, who provide assistance and support to teachers and students under broad-based supervision.