Pathway Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 2:15 AM AWST
23/07/2026 2:15 AM AWST
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Special Needs
Special Needs
Pathway
National Code
—
—
State Code
CT91
CT91
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
07/05/2012
07/05/2012
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Approved Date
08/08/2012
08/08/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Version
1.00
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
07/05/2012
Nominal Hours
510
510
Description
This training program is a pathway of the Training Package CHC08 qualification code CHC41712.
It aims to assist the teaching staff in schools and provide care and supervision for children from kindergarten to Year 12 support services.
It aims to assist the teaching staff in schools and provide care and supervision for children from kindergarten to Year 12 support services.
Packaging Rules
1. Group 1
Support Policy, Diversity and Behavour: Learners to complete all four (4) units listed below:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC891 | CHCEDS301B | Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WD312 | HLTWHS300A | Contribute to WHS processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WC823 | CHCCHILD301B | Support behaviour of children and young people | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D2427 | CHCEDS312A | Work with diversity in the education environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group 2
Managing Students at Risk: Learners to complete all three (3) units listed below
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2441 | CHCEDS407A | Collect and analyse information to inform work strategies | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WC821 | CHCCHILD401B | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8569 | CHCEDS514A | Support learning and implementation of responsible behaviour | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Group 3
Teaching and Learning: Learners to complete all four (4) units listed below
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2444 | CHCEDS410A | Assist in facilitation of student learning | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WC900 | CHCEDS412B | Contribute to continuous improvement processes within the education environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D2452 | CHCEDS418A | Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WC899 | CHCEDS411B | Use high-level communication skills in the education workplace | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. Group 4
Special Education: Learners to complete all four (4) units listed below
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2468 | CHCEDS506A | Assist in implementing education plans for students with disabilities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D2451 | CHCEDS417A | Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D2458 | CHCEDS425A | Facilitate learning for students with speech/language disabilities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D2405 | CHCDIS405A | Facilitate skills development and maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT70 | Special Needs | Pathway |
Note
1. This training program has been created as a pathway of the Training Package qualification CHC41712 Certificate IV in Education Support (Special Needs).
2. Further information on this training program may be obtained from the Director, Learning Portfolio Support, Central TAFE, Locked Bag 6, Northbridge, WA 6865, telephone (08) 9427 1247.
3. The program outline was created on STARS on 25/10/2012.
2. Further information on this training program may be obtained from the Director, Learning Portfolio Support, Central TAFE, Locked Bag 6, Northbridge, WA 6865, telephone (08) 9427 1247.
3. The program outline was created on STARS on 25/10/2012.
Entry Requirements
To gain entry into CHC41712 Certificate IV in Education Support candidates require:
Sufficient validated experience in directly supervised learning support roles as an education support worker, childhood educator, early childhood educator, child care worker, home/volunteer tutor or similar role to indicate likely success at this level of qualification
OR
Successful completion of a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in education support, children's services or a related area.
Sufficient validated experience in directly supervised learning support roles as an education support worker, childhood educator, early childhood educator, child care worker, home/volunteer tutor or similar role to indicate likely success at this level of qualification
OR
Successful completion of a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in education support, children's services or a related area.
