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Certificate III in Education Support Courses

Enrol in a CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support if you want to become a teacher's aide, and work with teachers to create a warm, supportive environment for children's learning. You'll make sure lessons run smoothly; develop literacy, numeracy and research skills in students; and support children with special needs.

Enjoy an immensely rewarding career as a teacher's aide, teacher's assistant or community worker. This nationally recognised TAFE course is online, so you'll be able to work whenever and wherever you like, and also includes a work placement in an approved school setting so you'll gain valuable work experience.

To start a career you can be proud of, enquire now about the Certificate III in Education Support.

Career Outcomes

  • Teacher aide
  • Teacher assistant
  • Education assistant
  • Education support worker
  • Support worker (assisting children with disabilities)
  • Learning support assistant

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121

Build a fulfilling career working with children. If you delight in seeing young children explore their world, learn and grow, and would like to make childhood education your career, this is an ideal place to start. With the new Certificate III in Early...

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Certificate III in School Based Education Support and Certificate IV in School Based Education Support CHC30221,CHC40221

The combined CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support + CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support reflects the role of workers who assist teachers and support student learning in a range of classroom settings. By compl...

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121

Demand for childcare is on the rise in Australia, with population forecasts estimating there will be 2.2 million children aged under 5 years in Australia by 2031, and 2.6 million by 2051. This population growth is driving increasing demand for early ch...

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (VIC Only) CHC30121

This nationally recognised qualification is designed to help you develop in-demand skills and turn your passion for working with children into a successful career. Gain essential skills in areas such as how to communicate with children, support play an...

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Certificate III in School Based Education Support CHC30221

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 y...

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121

This nationally recognised CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will transform your love of teaching and working with children into a rewarding career. You will learn the skills, knowledge, and experience to support the health...

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121,CHC50121

The combined CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) + CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care equips you with the required experience, training and expertise to work in a variety of early childho...

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30221,CHC40221

The combined CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care + CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will earn you the required experience, training and expertise to work in a variety of early childhood education jobs. T...

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Begin the pathway to a meaningful and rewarding career as an Early Childhood Educator. If working with children is your passion, the new Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) is the ideal foundation course for building...

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If you love working with children and want to learn more about providing quality education and care in a range of environments, this course is for you. The Certificate lll in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121) can provide you with an entry-l...

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care (Perth Only) CHC30121

To work in Early Childhood Education and Care you are required to have an Education and Care qualification. With our Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification you will gain skills and knowledge to work in a range of early chil...

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Certificate III in School-Based Education Support (Perth Only) CHC30213

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If you have your heart set on working as a teacher’s aide, this is the course for you, as it will put you firmly on track for that interesting, fun, and gratifying career you’ve been dreaming of. Better yet, 90% of graduates surveyed from this program report being satisfied with their training, while 63.7% said that it directly led to an improved employment status.

What is the Certificate III in Education Support?

A Certificate III in Education Support covers all you need to know about how to become a teacher’s aide, which is why it will often be part of an Education Support traineeship. This popular TAFE teacher’s aide course includes learning how to plan, deliver, and evaluate educational programs; ensure that the learning environment is inclusive, safe, and relevant; as well as mastering the art of engaging the entire group. You will also get trained in recognising and handling a wide range of behavioural and developmental issues, and of course, provide quality support to those teachers leading the class.

Skills you will gain

Graduates of this program can expect to have gained or improved upon the following skills:

  • Clear communication
  • Creative thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Conflict resolution
  • Listening skills
  • Multi-tasking abilities

How long will it take?

These nationally-recognised Teacher’s Aide courses are available both in-class and online and allow you to complete your studies at a pace that suits you; however, according to the latest Australian Government data, the average time it takes to finish this course is currently 12 months.

Teacher’s Aide jobs

Teacher’s Aides work in a just about every educational setting you can imagine and the following are just some of the many Teachers’ Aide employment opportunities available:

  • Teacher’s Assistant
  • Teacher Support
  • Preschool Teacher Assistant
  • Supervision Aide
  • Special Needs Teacher Assistant
  • Education Assistant
  • University Teaching Assistant

What other courses can it lead to?

Once you’ve completed your teacher aide training, the sky is the limit, especially if you join the 20.6% of graduates that enrol in further study. After all, apart from boosting your skills and knowledge considerably, you will also be eligible for significantly higher teacher’s aide wages. For example, you can expand your knowledge by taking a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or build upon your skillset via a Certificate IV in Education Support, while those with grand plans for their career will be well served by a Diploma of School Age Education and Care.

Think you’ve got what it takes to thrive as a teacher’s aide? If so, you are probably right! So what are you waiting for? Sign up and start today!

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