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Certificate IV in School Based Education Support (Melbourne Only) CHC40221

Study Method
Blended, In-class
Locations
Melbourne
Provider
Melbourne College of Further Education
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
Accepting 2025 enrolments only
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  • Accepting 2025 enrolments only. Enquire now!
  • This course is delivered with Skills First Funding for eligible individuals
  • This course is only available to Australian or New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Course Overview

The qualification CHC40221 – Certificate IV in School Based Education Support is referred to in industry as the Cert 4 Education Support or your teacher’s aide course. Education support workers assist teachers and support student learning in a range of primary and secondary classroom settings under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional. To complete the Cert IV Education Support, the individual must complete at least 100 hours of work in a classroom environment catering to primary or secondary school students, within at least one approved school.

 

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Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Education Assistant
  • Education Support Worker
  • Teacher aide
  • Support worker
  • Home tutor
  • Multicultural worker
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Recognition

Nationally Recognised Training
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Melbourne

Duration and Study Load

  • The course is delivered over 26 weekly sessions (22 theory classes + 4 practical skills classes)
  • 100 hours of practical placement in a primary or secondary school with 2 assessor workplace visits
  • Self-paced learning, which is approximately 15 hours per week
  • It is expected that the course could take you 10 months to complete, though this can vary from person to person

Delivery

The following delivery methods are available:

  • Blended: Live online classes via teams + in person skills sessions. You will require a computer with a camera and microphone to undertake this delivery option.
  • Classroom Based: All sessions delivered in one of our classroom locations in Melbourne.

Entry Requirements

  • Availability to attend classes and placement (this course is not self-paced)
  • Complete a pre-training review & language literacy and numeracy test (entry AQF level 3)
  • Confident in the ability to use digital resources (email, online research, digital assessments, Zoom)
  • Access to a computer and the internet (online classes will require cameras and microphones)
  • Obtain a Working With Children Check (WWCC) prior to undertaking placement
  • Ability to travel to and from placement

 

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Work Placement

Practical placement is on-the-job training that you undertake during your course. This is a fantastic opportunity to practice the skills you are learning in the classroom in a supported manner.

This course requires you to complete 100 hours in the workplace. A workplace trainer will visit you in the workplace to observe and assess competency in skills towards the end of your placement hours.

Assessment

All learning content and assessments are on Canvas our Learning Management System (LMS).

  • Theory questions and quizzes
  • Projects, assignments and case studies
  • Log book of hours completed during placement
  • Practical demonstrations in simulation and the workplace
  • Oral questions
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) and Credit Transfer (CT) are available

Subjects

Core Units
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCEDS033Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
CHCEDS048Work with students in need of additional learning support
CHCEDS059Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
CHCEDS047Assist in facilitation of student learning
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Payment Options

You may be eligible for a Victorian government-subsidised place through the Skills First Program we are contracted to deliver. Course fees & costs depend on whether you are eligible for a government subsidy with fund made available by the Victorian & Commonwealth Governments.

Basic Funding Eligibility Criteria (other conditions may apply):

(1) Evidence of citizenship/residency, you must be either:

  1. an Australian citizen;
  2. a holder of a permanent visa; or
  3. a New Zealand citizen

(2) You can enrol in a maximum of 2 funded qualifications and 2 funded skills sets in one year

(3) You can undertake up to 2 funded programs at one time

(4) We require you to be 17 and over and not enrolled in high school to access funding

Tuition Fees:

Skills First Funded

  • $400 upfront or $40 per week for 10 weeks on a payment plan

Skills First Funded Concession

  • $80 upfront

Fee for Service (FFS)

  • $4,000 or $100 per week for 40 weeks on a payment plan

Discount for Fee for Service

  • 25% OFF for upfront payment or pay $1,000 upfront plus $50 per week for 40 weeks on a payment plan
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About Melbourne College of Further Education

Melbourne College of Further Education (MCFE) is a small and trusted RTO with over 20 years’ experience in training, supporting and inspiring students to succeed in their chosen pathway. We believe in real skills for real jobs, we take the extra time to customise our course materials and create new and innovative ways of delivering course content.

As a Registered Training Organisation [RTO] qualifications completed with MCFE are recognised nationally. Qualifications achieved through the Australian VET system are also very highly regarded internationally. Our mission is to provide pathways into industry to contribute to a successful, skilled and innovative workforce.

MCFE offers high quality training both face to face and via a blended online model, offering students options to undertake our courses in a way that best suits their lifestyle.

Our trainers are dedicated and highly qualified with extensive practical industry experience and committed to providing quality outcomes to our students and ensuring that all training is both engaging and an enjoyable experience.

Our student support team are extremely passionate and committed to helping students succeed. They are always on hand to help with any questions and provide students with the support they may need to complete the course satisfactorily, especially if circumstances change.

Melbourne College of Further Education is a trading name of iAscend Polytechnic (RTO 21340)