Certificate III in Education Support
- National Course Code: CHC30213
- TAFE NSW code: CHC30213-01V03-20NEW-057
Location – Newcastle
Study Type
PT Evening
Course Start Date
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Study Commitment
17 Hours per week
Duration
44 Weeks
- Nationally Recognised Training
- Traineeship Allowed
- This training is subsidised by the NSW Government
Course Details
The nationally accredited Certificate III in Education Support will get you qualified as an in-demand learning support officer or teacher aide in the evolving education sector. Learn how to support students with varying and additional needs to get the most out of study and make a difference in the lives of young people.
##LEARN NEW SKILLS
Through theory and practical course work you will learn to:
- Contribute to the preparation and implementation of classroom programs and lesson plans
- Identify student development opportunities
- Respond to behaviour and specific needs
- Apply curriculum
- Record and assess student progress
##DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the attributes to get ahead in this field, including:
- Well developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, responsibility and compassion
- Passion for education and helping others learn
##ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Complete this course and gain a nationally recognised industry qualification that will help you to make an impact in your work.
Career opportunities include:
- Teacher aide
- School learning support officer in public and private schools
- Education support worker in community education services
- Home tutor
##GROW YOUR CAREER
Complete this course and move directly into the Certificate IV Education Support to gain a greater depth of experience and enhanced employment opportunities.
Then, take your career further with a degree:
- Bachelor of education primary
- Bachelor of education - secondary
##INDUSTRY DEMAND
There has been demand for teacher aides since 2011 with significant continued job growth expected through to 2023. An anticipated 85,000 jobs will open over the next 5 years. Also in high-demand are teaching assistants in mainstream schools to support students with disability and learning difficulties.
A qualification from a trusted educator like TAFE NSW will help you stand out from the crowd.
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.
##TRAINING PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS
There are no Training Package entry requirements for this qualification.
TAFE NSW REQUIREMENTS
To complete this course, you will need to have:
- A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC). Your WWCC must be provided before working with children and young people in simulated work environments or prior to work placement. Your teacher will advise you when this is necessary
- Evidence of certain vaccinations. Some workplaces will require this evidence before you are able to start your work placement
It is also important to know that by enrolling in this course, you agree that you are physically fit and able to undertake the following tasks:
- Manual lifting
- Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid to an expected standard. Certain aspects of assessment rely on your physical ability to: perform two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult and infant manikin at floor level, and respond to an emergency situation where there may be risk to life
If you are unable to provide evidence or meet the physical requirements listed above, you will not be able to successfully complete this course.
##LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
There are no licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to 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 PLACEMENT
Work placement provides you with opportunities to practice responding to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a classroom or simulated environment.
This course has a mandatory 100 hours of work placement to enable you to apply your learning in a practical environment.
TAFE NSW will support you in coordinating your work placement agreement within a school (K-12) environment that caters for students with recognised additional needs.
YOUR READINESS FOR WORK PLACEMENT
Work placements generally only begin once you have had significant contact with your teacher and they are satisfied that you are ready to benefit from on-the-job learning and performing workplace duties.
##BE PREPARED
To be prepared for this course, it is recommended that you are:
- Reasonably fit and flexible to carry out first aid responses like CPR while kneeling on the floor
- Able to access a K-12 school that caters for students with recognised additional needs, and can undertake the 100 hours of work placement
To successfully complete this course, you will need:
- to undertake mandatory workplacement of a minimum 100 hours. Students should therefore be either be mmployed in a relevant position in a school setting or students not already employed in a school setting will need to arrange a placement with a school setting to commence as soon as possible after confirming their enrolment in the course.
- Before commencement of workplacement experience, students will require, a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for work within NSW.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
There are no information sessions currently scheduled for this course.
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a Part Time Evening course. You will need to attend approximately 6.2 hours of class, over 2 days a week, for 44 weeks. As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 10.9 hours of other study per week.
You may also be required to complete approximately 7.5 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including independent study, research, practice and assignments
All students over the age of 18 will require a Working with Children check at commencement of course. http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check .
Attendance at an information session is recommended to receive details about this course and to move through the enrolment process.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
This course offering is designed for people who:
Our goal throughout the enrolment pathway is to connect you to the right course to enable you to achieve the right outcomes for you.
A day working in a school setting involves supporting children's wellbeing, learning and development. If you are passionate about supporting children?s growth and helping them achieve their potential, as well as about your own career progression, this course will help you to reach your goals.
Important aspects to consider for working effectively within this job role include:
- Are you patient?
- Do you have good communication skills - both verbal and written?
- Are you able to work well within a team environment?
- Are you professional and ethical?
These attributes will support you in this role.
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
We can also support you to manage other issues such as reasonable adjustment to accommodate any language literacy or numeracy (LLN) concerns or if you have a disability. Please chat privately to one of our TAFE staff who can direct you to the best person to support your learning journey.
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
- Accessibility and Disability Support Services
- Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home
This course is currently scheduled on a Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30pm to 9.00pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
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?
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:
(HLTAID003 Provide first aid) Students will need to purchase the TAFE first aid book at a cost of $25.
Purchase Recommended: textbook Author Karen Kearns (2019) Supporting Education ?3rd Edition (ISBN 9780170419642) Publisher ? Cengage Learning Australia approx. $95.00
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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
Enquire now for Semester 2 2020 and be notified when enrolments open.
TAFE NSW is open for business so to find out more information on this course including when it will start and how it will be delivered (face-to-face, in a virtual classroom, self-paced, online or a mixture), submit an online enquiry by clicking the Enquire Now button on this page. You can also call 131 601 during business hours* to chat with a member of our friendly customer service team.
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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 |
|---|---|
| CHCEDS025 | Facilitate learning for students with disabilities |
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
| CHCEDS031 | Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
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.
Course Location
Newcastle
266 Maitland Road, Tighes Hill
Phone 131 601
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