CHC40225 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Course Overview

If you’re ready to teach and support the next generation by providing help in the classroom, then our CHC40225 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support is for you! Gain the skills required to work in schools and communities and participate in our vocational course.

SITS College’ Certificate IV in Education Support is constructed to provide you with the essential skillset and knowledge to work collaboratively with both teachers and students in school and community settings. Successful completion of this qualification and meeting requirements will provide a pathway into a career in education.

Education support workers are valued members and are incessant to the Australian system of education.They are qualified, compassionate and dedicated individuals who play a vital role in supporting students of all abilities, making a real difference in their lives as they help children reach their true potential. If you are ready to teach and support the next generation by working alongside teachers and providing help in the classroom, thenthe CHC40225 Certificate IV in School Based Education Supportoffered by SITS College is for you.

Our Education Support course modules are designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to work collaboratively with both teachers and students in school and community settings. You’ll gain hands-on experience through a practical placement designed to enhance your learning and employability. This nationally recognised education support certificate aims to prepare students to work in a range of education support roles as a Teacher’s Aide or Education Assistant. At SITS College you will get a chance to be mentored by expert teachers, passionate researchers with strong industry connections. Quality training imparted by our experienced trainers at SITS College will enable you to learn advanced concepts like planning, organising and delivering group-based learning. You will also learn to support and assist children with individual learning, disabilities or behavioural needs.

Build on your strengths, formalise your skill set and add value to your profile with this education support certificate from SITS College. Successful completion of this qualification and meeting requirements will provide a pathway into a rewarding and flourishing career in the field of education.


Practical Placement

Least 100 hours of work that we can help you organise (working hours can be logged as placement hours for workplace students)


Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course, however students are required to undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and Pre -Training Review. This will assist to determine candidate’s suitability and relevance for the course and identification of any support required.

Working with Children Check required before undertaking Work Placement.


Career Opportunities

Pathways

Learners who successfully complete this qualification may pathway into further study options:

  • CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care
  • CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Your Career

The Certificate IV in School Based Education Support provides for employment in the following roles:

  • Teacher Aide in Schools
  • Education Support Staff
  • Education Assistant (special needs, language/literacy, cultural support)
  • Home Tutor
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Education Worker
  • Indigenous Language and Culture Teaching Assistant

RPL/CT

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students may be eligible to apply for recognition of their chosen qualification by providing evidence of their previous training, employment experience or other life skills that meet qualification requirements. Successful applications may result in reduced training time.


Credit Transfer

Students may be eligible to apply for credit transfer. This is where you can provide evidence of previous studies where there is equivalence to the units of competency within the course. (Please refer to the student handbook).


Future Pathways

Career pathways

Our graduates go on to work as home tutors, education support workers in community education services, team leaders in support learning, and student learning and support officers in both public and private schools.


Skills You Will Gain

  • Apply curriculum and support learning;
  • Reflect on and improve your own professional practice;
  • Support students in their literacy and mathematics studies;
  • Work with school students who have additional needs, including autism spectrum disorder; and
  • Recognise and respond to behaviour through a combination of theory and practical coursework.

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College Assesses and Verifies Applications

Once we receive your application, we will assess your application against the requirements of the course and funding options eligibility criteria, which is followed by an interview with the candidate and document verification.


Students to Review, Process and Accept

Review your letter of offer to ensure course fees, duration, payment and other relevant details are stated correctly. After duly filling out the enrolment form the student is required to pay the tuition fee. Return signed acceptance of the offer.


The Class Details are shared with the student

After the process is completed, we share with the students all the relevant information in terms of class commencement, schedule etc.

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2025-2028 Career Boost (General Training) is managed by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET).

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Career Boost Eligibility for General Training Pathways

To access a subsidised training place under Career Boost, a student must meet the following criteria:

  • aged 15 years or older;
  • not be a school student;
  • permanently reside in Queensland;
  • be an Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), or a temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen;
  • not be enrolled in another qualification, even if it is on hold or deferred, whether funded by DTET or not (foundation skills qualifications do not count).
    Note: This eligibility requirement does not apply to individuals seeking to enrol in a skill set;
  • not already have a certificate IV or higher qualification (including tertiary qualification) completed within the last 10 years (qualifications completed as a school student and foundation skills qualifications do not count).

Co-Contribution Fee

NON – CONCESSIONAL STUDENTS
$ 2.00 per unit
$ 34.00 Total
CONCESSIONAL STUDENTS
$ 1.00 per unit
$ 17.00 Total

This fee can be paid by an employer, a family member, a friend, or another organisation or a third party unrelated to the RTO but cannot be paid or waived by the RTO (whether directly or indirectly), unless approved in writing by the Department. The fee amount represents the total cost to the student, including any enrolment charges (e.g. ID card fees), tuition, services and materials fees, and all other mandatory costs related to delivering training, assessment, and awarding the Qualification. This also includes costs such as criminal history checks, where required for Vocational placement or employment in certain occupations.

Please contact Admin Staff for more information at 1300 GO SITS (1300 467 487)

Course Fee

Fees
$5000.00

Total number of units: 17

13 Core Units 4 Elective Units
Unit Code Unit Name
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk
CHCEDS053 Assist in production of language resources
CHCEDS049 Supervise students outside the classroom
CHCEDS050 Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
  • Duration : 52 Weeks (including holidays)
  • Delivery Mode/s:
    Classroom based, Workplace, Virtual/Blended
  • Delivery Location/s:
    Brisbane
    Gold Coast
    Ipswich
    Logan - Beaudesert
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