Certificate III in Education Support
- National Course Code: CHC30213
- TAFE NSW code: CHC30213-01V03-20MIL-405
Location – Miller
Study Type
Blended
Course Start Date
05 Feb 2020
Hours Per Week
25
Duration
18 Weeks
- Nationally Recognised Training
- Traineeship Allowed
- This training is subsidised by the NSW Government
Course Details
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of education settings, including public and independent schools and community education settings, who provide assistance and support to teachers and students under broad-based supervision.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
ENROLLING IN FIRST AID UNITS OF COMPETENCY If you are seeking to enrol in a First Aid unit of competency you are advised that to complete the unit you must be able to perform basic life support skills, for example control bleeding and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). If you have a disability that would prevent you from performing required basic life support skills you are advised that you will not be able to achieve the unit of competency.
When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
With 130 locations across the state, TAFE NSW tailors qualifications to meet the needs of the local community and specific student groups (like apprentices, fast-tracked and online students). To make sure this course is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
WORK PLACEMENTS
Many TAFE courses have a compulsory work placement component to assist you to apply your learning in a practical environment and you may be required to comply with some (or all) of the following.
1. COMMUNITY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES
Anyone in child-related work (including student placements and volunteers) MUST have a current Working with Children Check (students/volunteers free) in line with the Office of Childrens Guardian phase-in schedule and processes. Visit:
http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/working-with-children-check
2. STUDENT READINESS FOR WORK PLACEMENT
Generally work placements will only occur after there has been a reasonable amount of student/teacher contact and when the teacher is satisfied that you are ready to benefit from workplace learning and perform workplace duties. Your teacher can provide further information.
3. NSW HEALTH
Before you commence any clinical placements in NSW Health facilities, you will be required to
Meet NSW Healths - Criminal Record Check requirements;
Sign the NSW Health Code of Conduct form and any other forms, as required by NSW Health;
Undertake Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Infectious Diseases and provide your Health Care Worker/Student Vaccination Record Card.
For specific information regarding NSW Healths requirements, and access to the required forms, it is recommended that you visit their FAQs for students at:
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/student_clearance/pages/default.aspx
4. AGED CARE WORK - Before you undertake any clinical placements in Aged Care Facilities you will be required to undertake a Federal Criminal Record Check. Visit:
http://www.afp.gov.au/what-we-do/police-checks/national-police-checks.aspx
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - For more information visit: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/courses/rights-and-responsibilities/index.htm
To successfully complete this course, you will need:
- A Working with Children Check will be required prior to going on work placement. To apply for a Working With Children Check, complete the application at www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au. If you are in paid work in a child related industry you will need to pay a fee of $80. Volunteers or students pay $0. Please bring a copy of your Working With Children Check on your first day.
- You will be required to purchase the text book "Supporting education. A teaching assistants handbook", by Karen Kearns
- You will be required to have sufficient literacy skills to demonstrate your knowledge evidence through written assessments both in the classroom and on work placement, and have sufficient communication skills to present your work to others in oral presentations.
- Students will need to access to a computer and internet.
It's all happening at TAFE NSW InfoFest. Register for an information session to broaden your skills set to get ahead. Can't find an Information Session for you? Enquire Online or call 131601.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
To find out more about this course, meet our teachers and receive information about enrolment and next steps, attend an information session.
Dates: Thursday 7th, 14th of November 2019, OR, Thursday 21st, 28th of November 2019, OR, Thursday 5th December 2019
Time: 1:00pm
Location: TAFE NSW Miller in Building C, Ground Level, Room CG15.
OR
Date: Tuesday 10th, Thursday 12th December 2019, OR, Tuesday 21st, Thursday 23rd January 2020
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: TAFE NSW Miller in Building C, Ground Level, Room CG15.
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a flexible, blended delivery course. The delivery of this course supports learners to attend face to face, yet study flexibly outside of classroom hours for the majority of the delivery.
- Weeks 1-6 - you will attend TAFE for up to 2 days per week, from weeks
- Weeks 7-12 - you will attend TAFE 2 days per week, and attend a school 2 days per week,
- Week 13 onwards - you will attend a school for 5 full days per week for work placement. Work place coordinators will organise the placement in the School for each student. Students are not permitted to organise their own work place professional experience.
As this is a flexible delivery course, it is anticipated you may also be required to spend approximately 20 hours per unit completing readings and research, 4 hours reflection and revision of concepts, and approximately 12 hours per unit to complete your assessment tasks.
For any enquiries, please contact Customer Service on 13 7974.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
This course offering is designed for people who:
- This qualification is targeted at school leavers, new entrant workers and those returning to workforce after a period of unemployment. Learners may enter this qualification with no prerequisites, however strong literacy and numeracy skills are important to work in the education system. The main learner cohort that this qualification attracts is mature aged learners returning to the workforce after a period of unemployment. The majority of these learners have significant family commitments. The delivery of this offering supports learners to attend face to face, yet study flexibly outside of classroom hours for the majority of the delivery.
SERVICES AND STUDY SUPPORT
There are additional learning and study tools available for this course, including:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Student Support and Services
- Accessibility and Disability Services
- Personal Counselling
- Vocational Counselling
- Learning Support
- International Student Support
- Scholarships
- Multicultural Support
Detailed current information on these Support Services are made available to staff and students at TAFE NSW Student Services. Additionally, every student is supported by a dedicated Student Services team at each campus location.We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services
As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
- Studiosity - online access to a real life tutor
- Easy computing online short courses
- Access to local TAFE libraries
This course is designed for flexible learning on Wednesdays from 10:00am to 2:30pm. In addition, you may be required to attend tutorials each Thursday morning from 10:00am - 12:00pm, and/or other library workshops to support your learning.
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to TAFE NSW and the NSW Government will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.
Depending on your previous qualifications and experience, your fee may be less than the maximum fee quoted. Your actual fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process. Payment plans are available through TAFE NSW for Smart and Skilled eligible qualifications.
For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit Are You Eligible?
A fee applies for most TAFE NSW courses and must be paid when you enrol. The amount you pay depends on the type of course you study, and on your personal circumstances. An initial payment of $80 is required to confirm your enrolment into this course. If you do not wish to continue with your enrolment, you must formally advise Customer Service of your withdrawal. If you do not withdraw prior to the commencement date of the course, this initial payment is non-refundable. Please contact us on 13 79 74 for further information.
Please click on the Smart and Skilled link http://www.training.nsw.gov.au/smartandskilled/prices_fees.html to work out what you will pay for this course based on your personal circumstances. Depending on your personal circumstances, you may be eligible for a fee discount or fee exemption.
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RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition
Applying with us is easy, though the exact process does depend on your course and any prerequisites that go with it. Be sure to read all course information carefully to make sure it is the right qualification, location and study type for you. Enrol and pay online via our secure payment gateway to secure your place. As you progress through the enrolment process you will be prompted to provide additional information.
For further information or assistance, call 13 7974.
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Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCEDS001 | Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment |
| CHCEDS002 | Assist in implementation of planned educational programs |
| CHCEDS003 | Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
| CHCEDS004 | Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centre |
| CHCEDS005 | Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
| CHCEDS006 | Support the development of numeracy skills |
| CHCEDS007 | Work effectively with students and colleagues |
| CHCEDS017 | Contribute to the health and safety of students |
| CHCEDS018 | Support students with additional needs in the classroom environment |
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CHCEDS008 | Comply with school administrative requirements |
| CHCEDS012 | Set up and sustain individual and small group learning areas |
| CHCEDS016 | Support learning for students with disabilities in a classroom environment |
| CHCEDS025 | Facilitate learning for students with disabilities |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling, or re-training, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
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Miller
Cnr Hoxton Park & Banks Roads, Miller
Phone 131 601
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