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CHC40221 - Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification reflects the role of an education support worker who assists teachers and support student learning in a range of classroom settings in primary or secondary schools, as defined by State/Territory legislation. At this level, education support workers may be involved in the facilitation of learning for a range of instructional groupings, including for those students in need of additional support. In these roles, the education support worker sources and analyses information from diverse sources and may work with limited direct supervision and could provide guidance to other workers. To achieve this qualification, the student must complete a minimum 100 hours of work in a classroom environment catering to primary or secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia. 

Entry Requirements

CQUniversity requirement: 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 a minimum work placement component for the duration of the qualification of 100 hours in a classroom environment within Primary or Secondary Schools. Placement is to be organised by the student, CQUniversity will assist where required.

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.

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. 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. Students completing Vocational Placement must complete a minimum of 100 hours of placement throughout the duration of the course. Each Cluster will require vocational placement and demonstration of the practical component in a classroom environment. 

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $5,185.00 (2024)
$5,355.00 (2025)
Subsidised Full Fee $2,584.00 (2024)
$2,669.00 (2025)
Subsidised Concession Fee $1,819.00 (2024)
$1,870.00 (2025)
Fee for service per unit $305.00 (2024)
$315.00 (2025)
Subsidised full fee per unit $152.00 (2024)
$157.00 (2025)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $153.00 (2024)
$237.00 (2025)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Education and Humanities
Skill Area
  • Education Support
AQF Level Level 4: Certificate IV

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Successful completion of CHC40221 Certificate IV in School-Based Education Support, occupation includes education support worker assisting teachers to support specific learning needs of individual students within a classroom settings of a primary or secondary school.  

Students can also further their skills and study towards other qualifications, with many pathways available at CQUniversity. 

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 13 core units
  2. Complete 4 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.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
Online

This course is delivered on Moodle for a period of 70 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.

The course is organised to reflect the learning and work activities that take place within a school environment, with a mandatory minimum work placement of 100 hours at either Primary or Secondary Schools. Each cluster the student undertakes requires work placement and/or employment.

  • Online
FIRST AID

To complete the unit HLTAID012 students will be required to access a campus in either Gladstone, 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.
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting More Information Training.gov Details
CLUSTER 1 HEALTH AND SAFETY

In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • follow safe work practices
  • implement safe work practices
  • contribute to safe work practices in the workplace
  • reflect on own safe work practices
  • maintain a safe environment
  • maintain a hygienic and healthy environment
  • supervise students in conjunction with a teacher
  • deal with emergency situations
  • support the health and wellbeing of students
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
CLUSTER 2 LEGAL AND ETHICAL

In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • identify legal and ethical obligations
  • comply with legal and ethical obligations
  • contribute to workplace improvements
  • implement work practices that support the protection of children and young people
  • report indications of the possible risk of harm
  • apply ethical and nurturing practices in work with children and young people
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
CLUSTER 3 CULTURE AND COMMUNITY

In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • reflect on own perspectives
  • appreciate diversity and inclusiveness, and their benefits
  • communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and situations
  • promote understanding across diverse groups
  • identify perspectives on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
  • investigate the local context for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
  • contribute ideas for embedding Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures in daily practice
  • support children's understanding and respect
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people More Information Training.gov Details
CLUSTER 4 LITERACY AND NUMERACY

In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • monitor mathematics skills
  • support students to develop mathematics skills
  • enhance students' mathematics knowledge and skills through structured activities
  • encourage and model spoken language
  • support students to read and interpret texts
  • enhance student's writing skills
  • contribute to resource development
  • establish an environment conducive to student learning
  • facilitate the learning process
  • support and monitor student learning
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning More Information Training.gov Details
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning More Information Training.gov Details
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning More Information Training.gov Details
CLUSTER 5 INCLUSIVE PRACTICE

In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • research autism spectrum disorder
  • provide support to teachers
  • provide support to students
  • contribute to team planning for students in need of additional support
  • provide support to students in need of additional support
  • respond to indicators of risk to student emotional wellbeing
  • establish the context for working with students with disabilities
  • use inclusive practices
  • contribute to individual behaviour plans

 
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder More Information Training.gov Details
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support More Information Training.gov Details
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities More Information Training.gov Details
CLUSTER 6 IMPLEMENTATION AND REFLECTION

In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • research and document legislative and organisation policy requirements
  • create safe learning environments to socially support student learning
  • support implementation of behaviour plans
  • review and evaluate outcomes of the plan
  • reflect on own practice
  • enhance own practice
  • facilitate ongoing professional development
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice More Information Training.gov Details
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans More Information Training.gov Details
CLUSTER 7 PARTICIPATION AND COLLABORATION

In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • identify potential risks
  • use positive student management techniques
  • maintain calm and confident demeanor 
  • review and reflect on the effectiveness of strategies and performance
  • establish an environment conducive to learning
  • demonstrate effective facilitation
  • monitor learning and review delivery
CHCEDS049 Supervise students outside the classroom More Information Training.gov Details
CHCEDS052 Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
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 CHCECE054 - Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
3 CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
4 CHCEDS047 - Assist in facilitation of student learning
4 CHCEDS046 - Support student literacy learning
4 CHCEDS045 - Support student mathematics learning
5 CHCEDS056 - Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder
5 CHCEDS048 - Work with students in need of additional learning support
5 CHCEDS051 - Facilitate learning for students with disabilities
6 CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice
6 CHCEDS058 - Support the implementation of behaviour plans
7 CHCEDS049 - Supervise students outside the classroom
7 CHCEDS052 - Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs

The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
Unit Code Unit Name
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL only - no training occurs. 

RPL involves an assessment process of an individual’s previously obtained skills and knowledge that has been achieved outside the formal education and training system. The duration is dependent on evidence collection by the candidate and approval of evidence by the CQUniversity assessor. 

Please refer to information on the CQUniversity website - Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit 

  • RPL/RCC/Credit
CORE UNITS

Recognition Prior Learning only
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
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
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning More Information Training.gov Details
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning More Information Training.gov Details
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning More Information Training.gov Details
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities More Information Training.gov Details
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support More Information Training.gov Details
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder More Information Training.gov Details
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice More Information Training.gov Details
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans More Information Training.gov Details
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students More Information Training.gov Details
ELECTIVE UNITS

Recognition Prior Learning only. Elective unit HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting will be a credit towards this qualification upon receipt of the completed certificate demonstrating competence achieved for this unit. 
CHCEDS049 Supervise students outside the classroom More Information Training.gov Details
CHCEDS052 Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
CHCEDS049 Supervise students outside the classroom
CHCEDS052 Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
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.
Assessment Types
Project
Third Party Verification
RPL
Written/Electronic Assessment
Other
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
Please view the more details information for any additional information related to this course.

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Online

Online
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

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Online

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Online

Online
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
The availabilities shown above are for the current and future years. To view any historic availabilities please press "Show Historic Availabilities" below:

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More Details

For students who have specific questions please email the Educational Support Team: VET-Ed-Support@cqu.edu.au. 

 

Students commencing Vocational Placement must complete a minimum of 100 hours of placement throughout the

 

duration of the course. Each cluster will require vocational placement and demonstration of the practical component

 

in a classroom environment. All students will need to hold a Blue Card prior to starting their work placement.