Certificate IV in Education Support

This qualification covers workers in a range of education and school settings who provide assistance and support to teachers to facilitate students’ learning under broad based supervision.  

The course offers jobseekers, the necessary credentials to work in a school environment and existing education support workers, recognition of their skills and/or professional development.

The course is nationally recognised and open to individuals in all states and territories of Australia and Internationally.

Who Should Do The Course

The role of the education support worker is significant in providing support and assistance to students in meeting their particular educational needs and maximising their potential and general independence. If you admire the work that teachers do and enjoy watching children learn, the job of teachers’ aide may be a meaningful career choice.

Job titles for the qualifications include:

Support

At B Online Learning we understand the need for high level support when completing an e-learning course. Learning Coaches and a Technical Support team are located at our offices in Sydney to take your calls or respond to your emails during business hours Monday - Friday.

Collaboration

B Online Learning now provides our students with a more enriched learning experience through the introduction of LearnFlex Connect into the Certificate III in Education Support and Certificate IV in Education Support courses. LearnFlex Connect is a networking tool which allows students to listen, interact, engage and collaborate with each other. You can share your first hand experiences and knowledge with others – and vice versa, through blogs, discussion forums and wiki. You can keep up to date with the latest in education news and developments by joining our online community. Here you have the opportunity to upload, share and view interesting news articles, videos and upcoming events in education -  Click here to read more.

Duration

The course is self paced and flexible and can be completed in 3 months or up to 2 years, depending upon your level of commitment to the course.  As a guide to complete this course in 12 months, this would require approximately 8 to 10 hours study time per week. 

Structure

CHCCHILD301A Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCEDS301A Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment
CHCEDS312A Work with diversity in the education environment
CHCEDS407A Collect and analyse information to inform work strategies
CHCEDS410A Assist in facilitation of student learning
CHCEDS411A Use high-level communication skills in the education workplace
CHCEDS412A Contribute to continuous improvement processes within the education environment
HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCEDS408A Support students’ mathematics learning for numeracy
CHCEDS409A Support students’ literacy learning
CHCEDS413A Support students with learning difficulties and learning disabilities
CHCEDS414A Support students with autism spectrum disorder
BSBWOR501A Manage personal work priorities and professional development
CHCEDS321A Use an e-learning management system (BONUS ELECTIVE)

Qualification

Upon successful completion of this course you will be awarded the Certificate IV in Education Support - National Course Code CHC41708

Pathway

Upon successful completion of this course you have the following pathway option:

• Diploma in Education Support - National Course Code CHC51308