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Course Overview
The CHC30221 Certificate III in School based Education Support offers the best of both worlds: the flexibility of online learning, with a practical 140 hours of work placement in a real classroom of your choosing, so you can practice and perfect what you learn.
It is perfect for people who want to start a career in education support, as well as those who are already working in the area but who need to formalise their experience in order to take the next step in their career.
This qualification is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). This means that you can take this qualification anywhere within Australia.
Who's It For?
This qualification is perfect for people who want to start a career as an Education Assistant/Officer/Worker/Aide, as well as those who are already working in the area but who need to formalise their qualifications in order to take the next step in their career.
The course is also suitable for new entrants as it is a direct entry with no pre-requisite subjects.
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note – limitations do apply.
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note – limitations do apply.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education worker
- Education assistant
- Education assistant (special needs)
- Education support worker
- Education support worker
- Home tutor
- Homeland teaching assistant
- Language worker
- Literacy worker
- School learning support officer
- Support worker (working with children with disabilities)
- Teacher assistant
- Teaching assistant
What You'll Learn
- The Certificate III will fully prepare you for a career in the classroom, helping teachers to educate, support and inspire students
- This online education support course will give you the expertise to communicate and work collaboratively with teachers and colleagues, as well as to support the holistic wellbeing, health and safety of all students
- You will master the skills that you need to effectively help children learn and develop numeracy, literacy and oral language skills
- During your studies you will learn how to help children and teens with behavioural issues, and how to fully support and assist those with special learning needs
- You will become adept at implementing planned education programs in classroom settings, as well as helping with the organisation and management of classrooms and community education centres
- The Certificate III lets you choose what you would like to specialise in as a Teacher’s Aide with a choice of elective subjects, some of which include: small group learning, supporting ESL students, and working with families to provide appropriate care for children
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration and Study Load
- Maximum 18 months
- 140 hours of work placement
- 18 hours per week
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. It is also recommended that students:
- Are 18 years old (students under 18 will need permission from a parent or guardian to enrol)
- Have language, literacy and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to work independently with assistance from a support person where required, extract information from simple text, and communicate with trainers via email. These skills are equivalent to those that would be required to successfully complete Year 10 or ACSF Level 2.
- Have basic computing skills
Minimum age
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
Physical requirements
You are required to have a level of physical ability that enables you to observe and interact with children as well as move freely within a school environment.
Equipment and tools
Students will require access to the following equipment and tools
- A modern computer with high-speed internet
- Microsoft office or equivalent
- A device with audio & video capabilities
- People to participate in role plays & assessments
Language, literacy and numeracy
Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies.
Course Features
- The Certificate III offers the best of both worlds: the flexibility of online learning, with a practical 120 hours of work placement in a real classroom of your choosing, so you can practice and perfect what you learn.
Work Placement
What is a work placement?
A work placement is the part of your course where you learn and are assessed in a place of work related to your course which has been approved by Open Colleges.
At your work placement, you’ll get practical, hands on experience under the guidance of your supervisor. Your supervisor will be someone with involvement in industry, who can mentor you during your placement.
What are the benefits?
- By undertaking a work placement you’ll get a chance to put the knowledge you’ve learned on your course into practice.
- You’ll also develop practical, on-the-job skills and could make contacts that could help you find a job once you graduate.
- Work placement is often the most rewarding part of a student’s course. Working face-to-face with clients and colleagues in your chosen field makes a huge difference to your career confidence.
How do I find a work placement?
You’ll need to find a work placement yourself and ensure it’s approved by Open Colleges. When looking for a suitable work placement host organisation, have a think about the following:
- Are you already working or volunteering in the industry your course is related to? You could potentially do your work placement at your current place of work or have contacts that could recommend a suitable work place. Ask around!
- If you’re entering a new industry, do some research and start thinking about organisations you could approach. We have plenty of resources available to help with approaching and finding a suitable work placement organisation.
Cost of work placement
All costs of work placement, including any placement fees charged by the host organisation (whether to the student or Open Colleges), cost of statutory checks and vaccinations, travel, accommodation, and uniforms are the responsibility of the student. These fees will vary and are dependent on your location within Australia.
- Costs for statutory checks will range between $0 – $100 dependent on the type of check you select and your state.
- Costs for vaccinations will very between practitioners, please refer to your GP for approximate costs.
- Placement fees will vary, please discuss this with your intended host organisation for approximate costs.
Assessment
- Case studies
- Demonstrations and Presentations
- Learner and Supervisor checkpoints
- Logbook, Multiple choice questions
- Portfolio of evidence
- Quizzes
- Short-answer questions
- Workplace assessments
- Written assessments
Subjects
- Contribute to a safe and supportive environment
- Use positive support techniques
- Observe and collect data to assist with development of appropriate strategies for support
- Implement strategies to support children or young people who require additional support
- Monitor and review strategies
- Communicate effectively with students
- Use current, recognised good practice techniques of communication
- Work effectively with diverse students and colleagues
- Work with others to support students with additional needs
- Support individual students with additional needs
- Assist with classroom programs to support students with additional needs
- Contribute to learning opportunities
- Identify oral language, reading and writing skills
- Work within guidelines of literacy program
- Support student literacy
- Apply developmental and learning approaches to basic numeracy skills under supervision of teacher
- Implement a numeracy support program
- Support student numeracy programs
About Open Colleges
Open Colleges puts you at the centre of everything we do. As an institution, we measure our success in the success of our students.
We have more than 125 years of experience in distance education, and this has given us the time to perfect the ways we deliver education and training to people across Australia. In the last decade alone, we’ve helped more than 450,000 students reach their potential.
We understand the needs of adult learners. That’s why we created OpenSpace, our world-class online learning platform that gives you complete flexibility and control to study whenever and wherever you are. OpenSpace provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, a superior support network and the opportunity to connect with other learners just like you.
Our nationally recognised courses could help you launch, change or accelerate your career. Now is the time to make your next move. With Open Colleges, everything could happen.
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