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National code: CHC30221

Certificate III in School Based Education Support at Nirimba

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Full Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

6 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Time Commitment

Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

10 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.

5 hours

Fee details

Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.

$7,150

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled on Monday and Wednesday with evening classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

Additional information Other 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.

  • To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:

    • A minimum of 100 hours of work placement in a Primary and/ or secondary School in Australia is required for this qualification. The work placement will be arranged by the TAFE NSW in partnership with the school and
      implemented within your program to enable consolidation, reflection, improvement and assessment to occur.

    • You need to evidence successful progression in the course to be eligible to attempt work placement.

    • You may already have access to a School through paid or voluntary employment. This can be assessed by TAFE NSW for suitability for you to complete your placement.

    • A valid Working with Children Check will be required by the Education and Care Service. You can apply here: https://www.ocg.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check

    • The Service and/or some locations may also have additional requirements such as vaccination and Police Checks.

    • You will be notified of specific requirements prior to placement. Please note: There are currently COVID 19 vaccination requirements for volunteers and employees in the Education and Care
      Sector. Details can be found https://education.nsw.gov.au/early-childhood-education/coronavirus/advice-for-services-and-providers

    • Work placement is an opportunity to learn on the job and complete assessment requirements and often leads to employment opportunities.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • There are no materials needed for this qualification.

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.

Units Units 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 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.

  • Work with diverse people CHCDIV001

  • Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment CHCEDS033

  • Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs CHCEDS034

  • Contribute to student education in all developmental domains CHCEDS035

Course delivery Combination study

Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled 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.

Nirimba

TAFE NSW Nirimba is located within the Nirimba Education Precinct at Quakers Hill, a short 15 minute walk from the Quakers Hill train station. While being Western Sydney’s major centre for training in building and construction, TAFE NSW Nirimba also caters for the logistics, information technology, child studies, business services, music and entertainment and community services sectors.

Campus address

Eastern Road Quakers Hill 2763

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Quakers Hill Station is 3000 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.

  • Building, bricklaying, roof tiling, carpentry and joinery centre of excellence

  • Dedicated child studies facilities

  • Entertainment Nirimba, a purpose-built contemporary music facility

  • GreenSkills Hub, a state-of-the-art laboratory for environmental sustainability

  • Specialist information technology centre

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.

  • Mon 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed