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
04 Feb 2020
Hours Per Week
17
Duration
44 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: - 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.
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INFORMATION SESSIONS
To find out more about this course, meet our teachers and receive information about enrolment and next steps, attend an information session.
Date: Friday, 15 November 2019
Time: 9.30am
Location: Newcastle Campus, Building S, First Floor, Room 4
Or
Date: Tuesday, 19 November 2019
Time: 5.30pm
Location: Newcastle Campus, Building S, First Floor, Room 4
Or
Date: Wednesday, 22 January 2020
Time: 12.30pm
Location: Newcastle Campus, Building S, First Floor, Room 4
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
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
Enrolling 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 131 601.
If you are interested in studying as a Trainee please call 131 601 for full details.
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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.
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Newcastle
266 Maitland Road, Tighes Hill
Phone 131 601
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