Do you want to work during school hours, providing support to school students and teachers? Then this is the right course for you.

This nationally recognised qualification reflects the role of workers who assist teachers and support student learning in a range of classroom settings under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional. At this level, you may be involved in 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, may work with limited direct supervision and could provide guidance to other workers.

Education support workers work mainly with students in classroom settings in primary or secondary schools.

This qualification includes:

• Developing skills to provide care for teachers and school aged children
• Developing skills to support learning and the implementation of responsible behaviour
• Ensuring the health and safety of children
• Supervising students outside of the classroom

Employment opportunities with this qualification are:

• Support Worker
• Teachers' Aide

What will you achieve from completing this course?

• A nationally recognised CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
• Skills and knowledge required to perform tasks with a moderate level of autonomy and/or supervise or lead other staff/volunteers.
• Skills to support teachers and students in schools or other community education settings

What you need to know about this course:

• New students are expected to attend a mandatory college orientation before course commencement. Orientation times and dates will be advised after enrolment.
• Classes commence at the beginning of week 1 of each school term
• There is no training during school holidays
• Students will be accepted into the class throughout the term
• You will need to plan for approximately 5-8 hours a week at home to complete assessment tasks
• Private Facebook groups are used to share resources and learning
• Resources are provided by SGSCC
• Student lounge available
• WiFi is available

What resources do you need to study from home?

• A computer with internet access
• Email access
• Facebook account

Course entry requirements:

• There are no formal educational requirements for entry into this course
• Recognition for units may be granted based on previous learning, studies, work and/or life experiences
• Current National Police Check (arranged through SGSCC)
• Complete an SGSCC English language, literacy and numeracy assessment to determine that the student has sufficient skills to successfully complete the course (ACSF Level 4)
• Access to computer/internet
• Facebook account for private class communication and access to learning resources (assistance creating an account can be arranged through SGSCC)
• Note taking materials
• Attend work placement (arranged by SGSCC) and be workplace assessed (minimum 100 hours)
• Unique Student Identifier (can be arranged through SGSCC)

Do you need to complete any work placement hours?

• Yes, you need to complete 100 hours (16 days) in the education industry
• You will work as a student (unpaid) during work placement
• SGSCC also offers a simulated learning environment
• Before commencing your work placement you will need a ‘Working with Children’ check and a current National Criminal Record history check. The college can help you apply for this.

Will you need to sit for any exams?

• No. This is a competency-based course
• Tell us, then show us you understand and are able to implement the learning you have received
• You will be required to competently complete assessment tasks for all 17 units of learning

Units of competency you will be studying:

1. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Core)
2. CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures (Core)
3. CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment (Core)
4. CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning (Core)
5. CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning (Core)
6. CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning (Core)
7. CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support (Core)
8. CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities (Core)
9. CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder (Core)
10. CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans (Core)
11. CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students (Core)
12. CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice (Core)
13. CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (Core)
14. HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety (Elective)
15. HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (Elective)
16.  CHCEDS049 Supervise students  outside the classroom (Elective)
17.  CHCECE046 Implement strategies for inclusion of all children (Elective)

Assessments are made up by a range of:

• Case studies
• Demonstration
• Observations in the workplace
• Portfolio of evidence
• Presentation
• Questions & answers
• Research report

To be deemed competent:

• You will receive clear assessment instructions
• You must complete all assessments to a satisfactory standard as set by your trainer
• These are assessed by your trainer
• Opportunities will be provided for trainers to support students and to resubmit their assessments if required

Course fees:

• This qualification is subsidised by the NSW Government. Register now to check your Smart & Skilled eligibility and student fee contribution.

Delivery Overview:

Option 1:

• Duration: 3 term course
• Days: Monday and Tuesday face to face, 9.30am-3pm
• Units of Learning: 17
• Requirements: 20 days of work placement on a Wednesday
• Monthly Intake: Yes

Option 2:

• Duration: 4 term course
• Days: Thursday online, 10am-2.30pm
• Units of Learning: 17
• Requirements: 20 days of work placement on a Wednesday
• Monthly Intake: Yes

Time for you to enrol:

• The enrolments team are available to take your enquiry or enrolment on 02 8543 7412 during business hours
• At the Jannali Office Reception (Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm)

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