Description
Looking for a career in education?
This qualification helps provide students with the skills to assist educational professionals and play an active role in helping young people. Students will learn how to assist school students in the classroom and support teachers with education-based activities.
Course code – CHC40221
Who should enrol?
People who would like to pursue a career in the Education industry.
Delivery mode
Classroom – two days a week in the classroom, online self-study activities and 120 hours of work placement are required to be completed in three placement blocks throughout the course.
Online – Self-paced learning delivered using interactive eLearning content. Learning is complemented with regular webinars with your trainer and additional study support where available. 120 hours of work placement is required to be completed in three placement blocks throughout the course.
Work-based and Traineeship – Self-paced online learning using interactive eLearning content. Regular sessions with your trainer in the workplace to support your studies.
Duration
Between 9 to 12 months.
Entry requirements: Cire Training will assess prospective students’ existing skills, knowledge, and abilities (including Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) ability) and identify any specific needs to ensure that their chosen course is suitable.
Training Organisation Identification (TOID) 4150
Intake
2023 commencement dates
Classroom Intake – February and July at Lilydale
Online Intake – February, April, July and October
Work-based and Traineeship Intake – enrol anytime
Career opportunities
Employment options for graduates of this course include:
Teacher’s assistant
Educational support worker
Home tutor
Units
CORE UNITS
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
CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
ELECTIVE UNITS
CHCEDS042 Provide support for e-learning
CHCEDS060 Work effectively with students and colleagues
CHCEDS049 Supervise students outside the classroom
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
*Please note elective units may vary depending upon the choice of delivery mode.
Fees
Total Skills First Funded Course Fees – Non concession $355
Total Skills First Funded Course Fees – Concession $155
Total Course Fees (Non Funded) $5505
The eligibility criteria for accessing Skills First funding has changed in 2023, providing more funding options for students looking to study. We encourage you to speak to an enrolment officer to understand how this may impact you.
Please note the above fees are listed as the total course cost and are inclusive of the tuition, resource, and amenities fees.
The student tuition fees, as published, are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Click here for a detailed list of fees and charges, including concession discounts.
Disclaimer
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Eligibility criteria apply. Cire Services Inc. recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs.
We encourage individuals with disabilities to access government-subsidised training.
Online delivery
We’re excited to introduce online delivery which has many benefits for students, these include:
- Flexible study times around your work and family commitments.
- Tailored support from expert trainers.
- Enrol and commence your qualification at any time – no need to wait for commencement dates.
- Self-paced learning to work faster or slower depending on your priorities.
- Full-featured learning management system to support your learning experience.
