Our enrolment and student portal is undergoing an important upgrade and will be unavailable from 8:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday, 20th September 2025.
Class details
Schedule Available in both full-time and part-time modes.
Variable
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Combination
Duration
Course duration This represents the duration when studying in full-time mode.
1 year 6 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
Any time
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
—
Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
5 hours
Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
6 hours
Fee details
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Tuesday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional informationOther things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Knowledge tasks: online quizzes, multiple choice questions, matching and true or false activities
Project tasks: case studies, creative projects, research activities, presentations
Workplace portfolio: reflective journals, implementing activities, practical skills demonstrations
Training logbook: completion of a minimum of 100 hours of work placement
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
During your course, you will undertake a mandatory 100 hours of work placement with a suitable industry employer.
Depending on your mode of study, TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement for you or support you to find one.
TAFE Digital students – you are responsible for arranging your own work placement. Our team can offer support and guidance to assist you.
Work placement generally only begins once you have had significant contact with your teacher and they are satisfied that you are ready to benefit from on-the-job industry learning.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection, webcam and headset
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in School Based Education Support qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 10 core and 5 speciality units.
Core units - 10
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Support the development of literacy and oral language skillsCHCEDS036
Support the development of numeracy skillsCHCEDS037
Contribute to student education in all developmental domainsCHCEDS035
Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programsCHCEDS034
Course deliveryCombination study
Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Kempsey
TAFE NSW Kempsey is located right near the banks of the Macleay River, in Kempsey - a town on the New South Wales mid north coast, with a rich history and vibrant community. Situated on a hill bristling with rich plant life and community vibes, TAFE NSW Kempsey takes pride in their friendly staff and students who are often involved with local projects that incorporate a strong focus on sustainability.
Campus address
58 Sea Street West Kempsey 2440
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Kempsey Station is 1200 metres from campus.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Aged Care practical training facility
Automotive and engineering workshop
Childcare simulated learning facility
Dedicated student computer labs
Simulated beauty therapy salon
Specialist fashion studio workshop
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Tue8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Wed8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Thu8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Fri8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au