Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Certificate

Do you have a passion for working with children and supporting their individual needs?. Want a career that fits in with your family life? Training to be an Education Assistant is the course for you.

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Duration

2 semesters full-time

Course Code

CHC40221

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

About this course

Do you have a passion for working with children and supporting their individual needs?.

Want a career that fits in with your family life? Training to be an Education Assistant is the course for you.

The Certificate IV in School Based Education Support will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to assist the teaching staff in schools and provide care, instruction and supervision in kindergarten, pre-primary, primary and secondary school.

Gain these skills

implement planned education programs
assist students in their learning and development
contribute to the safety and health of students
support students with additional needs and disabilities
learn how to work with children and young people at risk of harm
work effectively with culturally diverse students, families and co-workers

Is this the right course for you?

Have you got what it takes to be successful in this career? Our Core Skills guide lists the skills and attributes necessary to study and work in this field.

See the core skills required (291 KB)

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Study locations

Mandurah

Murdoch

Armadale

Rockingham

Online

Career pathways

Education Assistant

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

SM TAFE actively promotes the employment availability of course graduates to key industry partners and organisations. We also seek expressions of interest from organisations for the placement of our students into work experience. In addition, this course involves work placement, giving you further opportunity to develop relationships with potential employers. We endeavour to assist students into a career pathway, but please be aware that employment is not guaranteed by us.

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