Course overview
The Certificate III in Education Support is aimed at those seeking work in the education system as a Teacher’s Aide. The course will provide you with the skills and experience to assist teachers in a range of different classroom settings and is the ideal option if you want to gain the skills to work in schools. This qualification will show you how to support children and young people in the classroom and enhance your knowledge of learning development. There is also a mandatory work placement component to provide you with on-the-job experience that will help you to secure employment.
What personal qualities are required for this qualification?
- Dedication, patience and tact
- Ability to relate easily to children
- Flexible in approach
- Ability to communicate simply and clearly
Campus locations
Job outcomes
- Teacher Aide
- Teacher Assistant
- Education Assistant (special needs)
- Integration Aide
- Education Support Worker
- Home Tutor
Recognition
Study method
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
Locations
- Victoria
- Melbourne
- Glen Waverley
- Pakenham
- Melbourne
Duration study load
- Two days per week of class time (9.30am to 3pm) over 20 weeks plus 120 hours of work placement.
*Course duration may vary based on frequency of delivery and public holidays
*Please note classes are not held during school breaks
Entry requirements
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Available during hours 9am – 3pm
- Appropriate level of literacy and numeracy skills
- Basic computer skills, including internet and email
- Working with Children Check (must be obtained prior to work placement)
Pathways
- CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support
Work placement
Work placement totalling 120 hours in an approved school is a requirement for successful completion of the course. Workplace assessments will be conducted for each placement.
Subjects
About bestchance Training
bestchance Training is one of the programmes of bestchance Child Family Care, an independent not-for-profit organisation. bestchance Training (TOID 3695) is registered to provide training under the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). We offer courses in Glen Waverley, Pakenham, Bass Valley and Wyndham. We pride ourselves in providing quality training and predominantly deliver qualifications in the community services sector (child care, education support & disability). All training is delivered in the classroom by friendly, professional trainers in a small, supportive class environment. Career guidance and job seeking support are integrated into all of our accredited programs, providing trainees with assistance in seeking practical placement and employment.
bestchance Training is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO: 3695)
