Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Education Support
Certificate III in Education Support
CHC30808
D275
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/03/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers workers in a range of education settings including public and independent schools and community education settings that provide assistance and support to teachers and students under broad based supervision.
Some jurisdictions may require specialist skill development and supervision by qualified teachers to address specific job roles.
Some job roles may require the education support worker to complete work external to the immediate education environment e.g. in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
Occupational titles may include:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education worker
Indigenous language and culture teaching assistant
Education assistant
Language worker
Education assistant (special needs)
Literacy worker
Education support worker
Support worker (working with children with disabilities)
Home tutor
Teacher aide
Homeland teaching assistant
Teacher assistant
Schedule
Packaging Rules
14 units are required for award of this qualification including:- 8 core units
- 6 elective units
A range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
- Group B elective which required in some jurisdictions for reporting of child abuse
- Other relevant electives listed in the qualification outline
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
- Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 2 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS or other public listing
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8562 | CHCEDS313B | Communicate with students | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D2417 | CHCEDS301A | Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8564 | CHCEDS316B | Comply with school administrative requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8381 | HLTOHS300B | Contribute to OHS processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D2419 | CHCEDS303A | Contribute to student education in all developmental domains | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D2287 | CHCCHILD301A | Support behaviour of children and young people | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8563 | CHCEDS314B | Work effectively in an education team | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D2427 | CHCEDS312A | Work with diversity in the education environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
One (1) unit to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8281 | HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Other Elective Units
Five (5) units to be completed
The following table outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2420 | CHCEDS304A | Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centre | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D2426 | CHCEDS311A | Contribute to the safety and health of students | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D2418 | CHCEDS302A | Facilitate implementation of planned educational programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D2435 | CHCEDS320A | Set up and sustain individual and small group learning areas | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D9386 | CHCEDS335A | Support students with additional needs in the classroom environment | 25 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7148 | 51779 | Certificate III in Teacher Assistant | Accredited course |
| 7145 | 51780 | Certificate III in Teacher Assistant (Indigenous) | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J010 | CHC30812 | Certificate III in Education Support | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This is only a model training program created in STARS on 31/7/2009 by VET Teaching & Learning, Dept of Education & Training.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships