Course Summary
This qualification reflects the role of an education support worker who assists teachers and supports student learning in a range of classroom settings in primary or secondary schools, as defined by State/Territory legislation. Work requires the use of discretion and judgement within the boundaries of established policies and procedures and complete general administrative as well as operational tasks to support students. To achieve this qualification, students must have completed a total of at least 100 hours of work in a classroom environment catering to primary or secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsCQUniversity requires: completion of bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment before enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.
The requirement to complete the Vocational Placement component for the duration of the qualification of at least 100 hours in a classroom environment within Primary or Secondary Schools.
The requirement to successfully obtain a Working With Children Check relevant to your state in Australia.
Access to a computer, internet and intermediate computer skills. 24 hour CQUniversity computer labs are available on selected campuses.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
COVID-19 vaccination is no longer a mandatory requirement for workers in early childhood, primary and secondary education settings. Decisions on mandatory vaccinations will instead be made by the owner or operator of these settings and as such students undertaking work-integrated learning will need to adhere to the individual education setting requirements.
Vocational Placement and Work Integrated Learning
Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.
Additional information
The course is organised to reflect the learning and work activities that take place within a school environment, with a mandatory work placement of 100 hours at either Primary or Secondary Schools.
Within this time allocation, students can demonstrate the required vocational placement tasks and skills for other units as required for the qualification.
Students may be required to complete additional hours of Vocational Placement, to what is listed on the training package, to achieve this qualification, which is inclusive of the 100 hours required for units CHCEDS034 and CHCEDS035.
Units CHCEDS034 and CHCEDS035 have mandatory work placement of 100 hours for each unit. To assist students to meet this requirement we have clustered these units together, as the total number of 100 hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirements of workplace hours within this qualification.
Course Details
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| AQF Level | Level 3: Certificate III |
Admission Codes
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Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
On completion of CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support, students can further their study opportunities and receive direct credits towards CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support.
Occupation includes education support workers assisting teachers in classroom settings within primary or secondary schools, as defined by State/Territory legislation.
- Complete 10 core units
- Complete 5 elective units
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
This course is delivered on Moodle for a period of 44 weeks, however as it is competency and cluster-based, it may be possible for students to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level. Students must complete all components of the assessment tasks within the course to be deemed competent.
The course is organised to reflect the learning and work activities that take place within a school environment, with a mandatory work placement of at least 100 hours at either Primary or Secondary Schools. The total number of 100 hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement of workplace hours within this qualification.
Students may be required to complete 220 hours of Vocational Placement within this course to demonstrate practical tasks, which is inclusive of the 100 hours required for units CHCEDS034 and CHCEDS035.
Students to follow the sequence in the course planner.
If you have previously completed study, you may be eligible to receive a credit towards your study. Please discuss this with your teacher at the beginning of your study.
Cluster 8 consists of HLTAID012, and you will need to attend a CQU campus at either Cairns, Mackay or Rockhampton to complete the practical requirements for this unit. Or, complete the unit HLTAID012 with another Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and submit a completed certificate to receive a credit for this unit.
- RPL/RCC/Credit
- Mixed Mode
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CLUSTER 1 HEALTH AND SAFETY In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCEDS059 | Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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CLUSTER 2 LEGAL AND ETHICAL In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS033 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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CLUSTER 3 CULTURE AND COMMUNITY In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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CLUSTER 4 BEHAVIOUR GUIDANCE In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCEDS061 | Support responsible student behaviour | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS060 | Work effectively with students and colleagues | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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CLUSTER 5 LITERACY AND NUMERACY In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCEDS036 | Support the development of literacy and oral language skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS037 | Support the development of numeracy skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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CLUSTER 6 INCLUSIVE PRACTICE In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCEDS048 | Work with students in need of additional learning support | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS057 | Support students with additional needs in the classroom | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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CLUSTER 7 SUPPORTING EDUCATION In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCEDS034 | Contribute to the planning and implementation of education programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS035 | Contribute to student education in all developmental domains | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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CLUSTER 8 FIRST AID To complete the unit HLTAID012 students will be required to access a campus in either Cairns, Mackay or Rockhampton to complete the practical component of the Accredited Short Course in First Aid for Education and Care with CQUniversity. Or, complete the unit HLTAID012 with another Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and submit a completed certificate to receive a credit for this unit. |
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| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | CHCEDS059 - Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students |
| 1 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
| 2 | CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| 2 | CHCEDS033 - Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment |
| 3 | CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people |
| 3 | CHCECE054 - Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures |
| 4 | CHCEDS061 - Support responsible student behaviour |
| 4 | CHCEDS060 - Work effectively with students and colleagues |
| 5 | CHCEDS036 - Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
| 5 | CHCEDS037 - Support the development of numeracy skills |
| 6 | CHCEDS048 - Work with students in need of additional learning support |
| 6 | CHCEDS057 - Support students with additional needs in the classroom |
| 7 | CHCEDS034 - Contribute to the planning and implementation of education programs |
| 7 | CHCEDS035 - Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
| 8 | HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
This course is delivered on Moodle for a period of 44 weeks, however as it is competency and cluster-based, it may be possible for students to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level. Students must complete all components of the assessment tasks within the course to be deemed competent.
The course is organised to reflect the learning and work activities that take place within a school environment, with a mandatory work placement of at least 100 hours at either Primary or Secondary Schools. The total number of 100 hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement of workplace hours within this qualification.
Students may be required to complete 220 hours of Vocational Placement within this course to demonstrate practical tasks, which is inclusive of the 100 hours required for units CHCEDS034 and CHCEDS035.S
Students to follow the sequence in the course planner.
If you have previously completed study, you may be eligible to receive a credit towards your study. Please discuss this with your teacher at the beginning of your study.
Cluster 8 consists of HLTAID012, and you will need to attend a CQU campus at either Cairns, Mackay or Rockhampton to complete the practical requirements for this unit. Or, complete the unit HLTAID012 with another Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and submit a completed certificate to receive a credit for this unit.
- RPL/RCC/Credit
- Mixed Mode
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CLUSTER 1 HEALTH AND SAFETY In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCEDS059 | Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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CLUSTER 2 LEGAL AND ETHICAL In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCEDS033 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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CLUSTER 3 CULTURE AND COMMUNITY In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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CLUSTER 4 BEHAVIOUR GUIDANCE In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCEDS061 | Support responsible student behaviour | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS060 | Work effectively with students and colleagues | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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CLUSTER 5 LITERACY AND NUMERACY In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCEDS037 | Support the development of numeracy skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS036 | Support the development of literacy and oral language skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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CLUSTER 6 INCLUSIVE PRACTICE In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCEDS048 | Work with students in need of additional learning support | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS057 | Support students with additional needs in the classroom | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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CLUSTER 7 SUPPORTING EDUCATION
Vocational placement of 100 hours is a requirement for this cluster. In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCEDS035 | Contribute to student education in all developmental domains | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS034 | Contribute to the planning and implementation of education programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | CHCEDS059 - Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students |
| 1 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
| 2 | CHCEDS033 - Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment |
| 2 | CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| 3 | CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people |
| 3 | CHCECE054 - Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures |
| 4 | CHCEDS060 - Work effectively with students and colleagues |
| 5 | CHCEDS037 - Support the development of numeracy skills |
| 5 | CHCEDS036 - Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
| 6 | CHCEDS048 - Work with students in need of additional learning support |
| 6 | CHCEDS057 - Support students with additional needs in the classroom |
| 7 | CHCEDS035 - Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
| 7 | CHCEDS034 - Contribute to the planning and implementation of education programs |
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| CHCEDS061 | Support responsible student behaviour |
RPL only
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Core Units RPL only |
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| CHCEDS035 | Contribute to student education in all developmental domains | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS034 | Contribute to the planning and implementation of education programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS061 | Support responsible student behaviour | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS060 | Work effectively with students and colleagues | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS059 | Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS057 | Support students with additional needs in the classroom | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS037 | Support the development of numeracy skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS036 | Support the development of literacy and oral language skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS033 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Elective Units RPL only |
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| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS043 | SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS041 | SET UP AND SUSTAIN LEARNING AREAS | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS040 | SEARCH AND ACCESS ONLINE INFORMATION | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS054 | ENCOURAGE UNDERSTANDING OF ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLES' CULTURES | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS048 | Work with students in need of additional learning support | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCEDS056 | Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 2 | CHCEDS033 - Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment |
| 2 | CHCEDS056 - Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder |
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
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| CHCEDS035 | Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
| CHCEDS034 | Contribute to the planning and implementation of education programs |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCEDS061 | Support responsible student behaviour |
| CHCEDS060 | Work effectively with students and colleagues |
| CHCEDS059 | Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students |
| CHCEDS057 | Support students with additional needs in the classroom |
| CHCEDS037 | Support the development of numeracy skills |
| CHCEDS036 | Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
| CHCEDS043 | SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE |
| CHCEDS041 | SET UP AND SUSTAIN LEARNING AREAS |
| CHCEDS040 | SEARCH AND ACCESS ONLINE INFORMATION |
| CHCEDS054 | ENCOURAGE UNDERSTANDING OF ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLES' CULTURES |
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| CHCEDS048 | Work with students in need of additional learning support |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Course Assessment Information
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
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| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| Other |
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Domestic 2022 Availabilities
MIXED MODE
START TAFE NOW (STN) - MIXED MODE
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)
Domestic 2023 Availabilities
MIXED MODE
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
START TAFE NOW (STN) - MIXED MODE
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)
Domestic 2024 Availabilities
MIXED MODE
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
START TAFE NOW (STN) - MIXED MODE
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)
Domestic 2025 Availabilities
MIXED MODE
START TAFE NOW (STN) - MIXED MODE
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)
Domestic 2026 Availabilities
MIXED MODE
START TAFE NOW (STN) - MIXED MODE
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)
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Enrolment Sequence
Please refer to the VET Course Planners for further details relating to the cluster enrolment sequence of this course. The student must enrol into all units of the cluster unless they are eligible for credit transfer of any unit/s completed within another qualification.
Compulsory Attendance Requirements
Students who are not currently working in an educational workplace must organise a voluntary work placement. All students will need to complete third-party reports, practical assessment, and a vocational placement logbook. These observations and reports will need to be signed off by a registered teacher. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of placement throughout the duration of the course.
All students will need to hold a Working with Children Check card prior to starting their practical work placement. Details of how to apply for one of these cards is on Moodle.
Resource Requirements
All resources for this qualification are available online through Moodle.