Interested in becoming a qualified Teacher Aide?
This course is aimed at teacher aides (Education Support Officers). The course will qualify you to work from Prep – Yr12 in public or private schools and is inclusive of a special education setting.
- This course replaces the old course CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support and is commonly known as the Teacher Aide course.
- Nationally Recognised – enrolments welcome from anywhere in Australia.
- Unlimited Trainer Support.
- Quality Provider? Yes – rather than offer 100’s of courses, we specialise in a small number of courses and we do them exceptionally well. In our 2021 student survey we gained over 99% student satisfaction!
- Government Funded? Yes – there are several funded programs we are approved to offer. View the fees & funding tab above for information and eligibility criteria. Funded course prices start from $153.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Answer the following questions to determine if you qualify for the Career Boost funding.
If you answered Correct to all of the above you will qualify for Career Boost funding. Your Total Course Fee will be:
$357 0r $272 if you hold a concession card.
To apply for the funding, simply submit your enrolment application and select Career Boost from the government funding list.
If you were not sure about your responses, give us a call and we can assess your eligibility over the phone – 1300 380 335
If you do not qualify for the Career Boost funding check out the Government Funding page on our website, as there are other incentives and study payments that may be available to you.
Course Details
Who is this Course For?
This Nationally Recognised course is for:
- Anyone located within Australia wanting to work as a Teacher Aide.
- School-based students (Yr 10 – 12) seeking a Vocational (VET) Pathway. If this is you, click here.
- Existing Teacher Aides or people transitioning from similar fields such as early childhood education or OSHC, seeking Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- Anyone engaged in a traineeship.
Study Modes
- Self-paced – The ultimate flexible study arrangement for busy people! Study at times that suit you from anywhere in Australia. No assessment due dates and no time tabled lectures. Work your way through our online modules at your own pace. Fast track your study or take your time, the choice is yours.
- Blended, onsite and classroom study modes may be available on request. Please discuss with an Adapt Education staff member.
Online or Correspondence
- Online – Our world class online platform is user friendly and interactive. We provide recorded webinars, videos and other visually engaging resources so there’s less reading for you.
- Correspondence – Great for those who prefer hard copy books or have a poor internet connection. Receive a hardcopy textbook. All other resources are provided on a USB stick so the course can be completed offline.
Premium Trainer Support Package
All students have access to:
- Unlimited phone, email and online portal support (with guaranteed 24hr response time)
- Unlimited IT support
- One-on-one course induction
- One-on-one Zoom/Teams support sessions (up to 8 x 30 minute individual sessions)
Duration
In most instances you will have up to 2 years to complete this qualification. Being self-paced study you can enrol at any time and progress at any speed you like without the stress of due dates and rigid class time tables. Study duration depends on the hours you put in and your skill level. As a guide, someone dedicating 8 hours per week to study, could expect to complete the assessment component of the course in 8 – 11 months.
If you are completing this course with a classroom based cohort, you will be provided a schedule with learning and assessment timeframes. Classes currently run in Brisbane. Contact us for upcoming class locations and start dates.
Note: For Centrelink student/study payment purposes this course is considered 52 weeks (full-time) based on 20 hrs per week.
Learning and Assessment
Learning consists of recorded webinars, interactive learning modules and readings. For online students, these are provided in our student portal. For correspondence students, these resources will be provided through a combination of digital (USB stick) and hardcopy printed format.
We reduce the assessment workload in this course through the use of integrated assessments. Each course module consists of two key assessment components:
- Theory: quizzes, written questions, case studies, projects, and role plays.
- Practical: observations completed by your supervising teacher (school) and your trainer during your practical placement.
Practical Placement
- You must complete a minimum of 100hrs in an Australian school environment (in a Prep – Yr 12 class or special needs class). These hours may be achieved through current employment or a practical placement. Our flexible course structure means you can complete the practical hours at any point during your course timeframe. Backdated hours (up to 12 months prior to your enrolment date) may be accepted.
- Adapt can organise a suitable placement for you or you can arrange your own.
- Additional hours may be required in order to achieve the required performance standards.
- During your placement you will be providing support to Teachers and students in line with the Teacher Aide job role.
School Based Students
If you are currently a student at a secondary school (Yr10 – 12), different requirements and pricing will apply. For course details specific to school based students please click here.
If you are a school staff member, looking to offer this program to students in your school, please review our Third party arrangements for schools webpage.
Fees and Funding
Funding
This course is approved for:
- Career Boost funding for eligible QLD residents
- Career Boost traineeships for QLD trainees (including school based trainees)
- Centrelink Study payments (Australia wide)
- Commonwealth traineeship incentives (Australia wide)
View our Government Funding webpage for further details on each of these funded programs.
Course Fees
- Fees listed are per student for the self paced online or correspondence study mode.
- Fees are all inclusive and represent the total fee a student may expect to pay for the course.
- Discounts may apply for Credit Transfers or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- Enrolments cannot be accepted from international students or those in Australia on a student or education visa.
- Additional fees may apply if you are completing the first aid unit as part of your course. Refer to the relevant course outline for further details.
| Price | Non-Concessional | Concessional* |
| Standard Course Fee | $2780 | $2680 |
| Co-Contribution Fee for those who qualify for the Career Boost Funding (QLD) | $357 ($21/unit) | $268 ($16/unit) |
| School based students: Different requirements and fees apply. Click here for details |
* Concessional rate applied to those who hold: a health care card, pension card, or DVA card; or those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Important Information
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17 units |
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CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people |
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CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment |
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CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning |
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CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities |
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CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning |
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CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning |
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CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students |
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CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans |
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CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support |
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CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder |
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HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety |
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CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
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CHCEDS049 Supervise students outside the classroom |
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CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
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CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples cultures |
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CHCEDS040 Search and access online information |
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HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care settings |
Apart from being a crucial life skill, having up-to-date First Aid certification can improve your employability. You have the option of selecting HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting as an elective unit within this course. Note: selecting this unit is not mandatory. You may book into an Adapt Education first aid course or you can complete it with any provider in Australia.
Some important points to consider if completing the first aid aid unit with Adapt Education:
- For Career Boost funded students, the cost of the first aid unit is inclusive in your fees. For all other students, an additional $120 will apply.
- We will discuss available course dates when processing your enrolment application. We run this program face-to-face at our Wynnum campus regularly.
Some important points to consider if completing the first aid aid unit with another provider:
- You will need to pay the listed course fee to your selected first aid provider;
- Ensure you are booking into a first aid course that includes the nationally recognised unit HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting.
- Simply present your certificate to us on completion and we will credit the unit towards your Education Support course.
As working with children is a part of this course, it is required that students obtain clearance from the relevant authority prior to commencing their practical placement.
- Queensland: Blue card. www.bluecard.qld.gov.au
- New South Wales: Working with Children check. www.ocg.nsw.gov.au
- Victoria: Working with Children check. www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/
- South Australia: Working with Children Check. https://www.education.sa.gov.au/working-us/relevant-history-screening/apply-working-children-check-working-education
Note: you may also need to complete the online Responding to abuse and neglect course. Click here for more info. - Northern Territory: Working with Children Clearance. https://forms.pfes.nt.gov.au/safent/
- Western Australia: Working with Children Check. https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au/
- ACT: Working with Vulnerable People. https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/business-and-work/working-with-vulnerable-people
- Tasmania: Registration to Work with Vulnerable People. https://wwcforms.justice.tas.gov.au/RegistrationForm.aspx
If you have previous study or experience as a Teacher Aide (or in a related field such as childcare or OSHC) you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Discounts may apply for Credits and RPLs. If you would like us to provide an estimate of the units you would be likely to receive Credit or RPL for please forward copies of all previous qualifications you have completed (listing units completed) and an overview of your experience (or a resume). From there we can provide a proposed course outline and quote.
- You will have access to a computer and the internet to complete the assessment requirements of the course. Please discuss with Adapt if this is an issue as strategies can be put in place to assist.
- All students will complete a Language Literacy Numeracy and Digital Skills (LLND) test and a phone interview to confirm suitability for this course.
Further Details
Course Explainer Video
Watch the explainer video for our Education Support courses on YouTube.
Course Outline
Download the Course Outline for CHC40221 Certificate IV in School based education support.
Student Handbook
View our student policies
Testimonials
How To Enrol
- Read the Course Outline & Student Handbook (links above)
- Check if you’re eligible for Government Funding
- Contact us if you have any questions
- Submit your enrolment application. There are no set semester dates, so you can enrol at any time. Alternatively call 1300 380 335 to enrol in the Certificate 4 in School Based Education Support over the phone.
- On receipt of your enrolment application we will conduct an interview to confirm your course acceptance.
We get it! Sifting through all this information can be overwhelming. Call 1300 380 335 for a free course consultation to confirm aspects such as study mode, funding eligibility, pricing, course structure, practical placement, duration, etc.
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