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.
This course is also available online. One of the many benefits of learning online is the flexibility for when you start.
Course code – CHC40221
Who should enrol?
People wanting to start a career assisting school-aged children and supporting teachers in the classroom
Delivery mode
Classroom – This certificate has a full-time study component which includes classroom sessions two days a week, online activities and self-study.
Online – This certificate has a full-time study component, conveniently offered 100% online. Our videos, webinars and course work give flexibility to where and when students study. All students are required to undertake at least 120 hours of placement in an educational setting.
Duration
Between 9 to 12 months.
Training Organisation Identification (TOID) 4150

Intake
Classroom Commencement Dates
Semester 2 2022 – July start – Lilydale campus
Online Commencement Dates
Semester 2 2022 – July, September and November
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
HLTAID012 – Provide an emergency response in an education and care setting
CHCEDS040 – Search and access online information
CHCPRP001 – Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Fees
Course fees and charges
SF Funded: $735
SF Funded Concession: $255
Non funded: $3450
Please note the above fees are listed as the total course cost and are inclusive of the tuition, resource, and amenities fees.
*SF stands for Victorian Skills First Funding Program.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
For a detailed itemised list of fees and charges including concession discounts click here.
Job Trainer is available for this course for further information click here.
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.