This course is delivered online and the units within this qualification are clustered together. Enrolment into all units under each cluster, and in the correct sequence listed in the Course Structure tab, is a requirement of the delivery. New students must enrol into Cluster 1. Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification. A student who is already employed as a Teacher Aide can use their existing work to fulfil practical requirements for the qualification. All forms, assessments, resources and textbooks will be provided to students online in our Moodle platform.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
Required: Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
Ability to complete Vocational Placement component for the duration of the Qualification with a minimum of 100 hours.
Ability to obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card)
Recommended: Access to a Computer, Internet and intermediate computer skills.
Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.
Additional information
Students who are not already working in a primary or high school workplace must organise a voluntary work placement. Students who are already employed as a Teacher Aide can use their existing work to fulfil practical requirements.
Students will be required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of placement throughout the duration of the course.
Course Type | Qualification |
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Student Availability |
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Fees | For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees |
Application Mode |
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How to Apply | Please Enquire |
Study Area |
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Skill Area |
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AQF Level | Level 3: Certificate III |
Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Certificate III in Education Support is the entry-level qualification for Education Support workers. It is suited to those people seeking a career in education support or just starting their career, working in an education support role. Many schools are seeking qualified Teacher Aides to join their workforce.
Study Mode Definitions
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
This qualification is delivered online over a 61 week period, however as it is competency and cluster-based, it may be possible for students to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
1. PARTICIPATE IN WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY In this subject, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCEDS017 | Contribute to the health and safety of students | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
2. WORK WITHIN AN EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORK In this subject, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCEDS001 | Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS004 | Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centre | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
3. CULTURE AND COMMUNITY In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
4. SUPPORT STUDENT DEVELOPMENT In this subject, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS003 | Contribute to student education in all developmental domains | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS007 | Work effectively with students and colleagues | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
5. SUPPORT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION In this subject, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCEDS006 | Support the development of numeracy skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS005 | Support the development of literacy and oral language skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS011 | Search and assess online information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS002 | Assist in implementation of planned educational programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
6. SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS In this subject, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCEDS016 | Support learning for students with disabilities in a classroom environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS018 | Support students with additional needs in the classroom environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS025 | Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | CHCEDS017 - Contribute to the health and safety of students |
1 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
2 | CHCEDS001 - Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment |
2 | CHCEDS004 - Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centre |
3 | CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
3 | CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people |
4 | CHCECE006 - Support behaviour of children and young people |
4 | CHCEDS003 - Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
4 | CHCEDS007 - Work effectively with students and colleagues |
5 | CHCEDS006 - Support the development of numeracy skills |
5 | CHCEDS005 - Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
5 | CHCEDS011 - Search and assess online information |
5 | CHCEDS002 - Assist in implementation of planned educational programs |
6 | CHCEDS016 - Support learning for students with disabilities in a classroom environment |
6 | CHCEDS018 - Support students with additional needs in the classroom environment |
6 | CHCDIS007 - Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
6 | CHCEDS025 - Facilitate learning for students with disabilities |
This qualification is delivered online over a 61 week period, however as it is competency and cluster-based, it may be possible for students to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
1. PARTICIPATE IN WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY In this subject, you will learn about the following topics:
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HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS017 | Contribute to the health and safety of students | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
2. WORK WITHIN AN EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORK In this subject, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCEDS004 | Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centre | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS001 | Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
3. CULTURE AND COMMUNITY In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
4. SUPPORT STUDENT DEVELOPMENT In this subject, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS003 | Contribute to student education in all developmental domains | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS007 | Work effectively with students and colleagues | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
5. SUPPORT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION In this subject, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCEDS002 | Assist in implementation of planned educational programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS011 | Search and assess online information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS006 | Support the development of numeracy skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS005 | Support the development of literacy and oral language skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
6. SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS In this subject, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS025 | Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS018 | Support students with additional needs in the classroom environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS016 | Support learning for students with disabilities in a classroom environment | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
1 | CHCEDS017 - Contribute to the health and safety of students |
2 | CHCEDS004 - Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centre |
2 | CHCEDS001 - Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment |
3 | CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people |
3 | CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
4 | CHCECE006 - Support behaviour of children and young people |
4 | CHCEDS003 - Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
4 | CHCEDS007 - Work effectively with students and colleagues |
5 | CHCEDS002 - Assist in implementation of planned educational programs |
5 | CHCEDS011 - Search and assess online information |
5 | CHCEDS006 - Support the development of numeracy skills |
5 | CHCEDS005 - Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
6 | CHCDIS007 - Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
6 | CHCEDS025 - Facilitate learning for students with disabilities |
6 | CHCEDS018 - Support students with additional needs in the classroom environment |
6 | CHCEDS016 - Support learning for students with disabilities in a classroom environment |
This qualification is delivered online over a 61 week period, however as it is competency and cluster-based, it may be possible for students to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
1. PARTICIPATE IN WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY In this subject, you will learn about the following topics:
|
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---|---|---|---|---|
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS017 | Contribute to the health and safety of students | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
2. WORK WITHIN AN EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORK In this subject, you will learn about the following topics:
|
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CHCEDS004 | Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centre | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS001 | Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
3. CULTURE AND COMMUNITY In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
4. SUPPORT STUDENT DEVELOPMENT In this subject, you will learn about the following topics:
|
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CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS007 | Work effectively with students and colleagues | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS003 | Contribute to student education in all developmental domains | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
5. SUPPORT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION In this subject, you will learn about the following topics:
|
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CHCEDS011 | Search and assess online information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS005 | Support the development of literacy and oral language skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS006 | Support the development of numeracy skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS002 | Assist in implementation of planned educational programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
6. SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS In this subject, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS016 | Support learning for students with disabilities in a classroom environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS018 | Support students with additional needs in the classroom environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCEDS025 | Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
1 | CHCEDS017 - Contribute to the health and safety of students |
2 | CHCEDS004 - Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centre |
2 | CHCEDS001 - Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment |
3 | CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
3 | CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people |
4 | CHCECE006 - Support behaviour of children and young people |
4 | CHCEDS007 - Work effectively with students and colleagues |
4 | CHCEDS003 - Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
5 | CHCEDS011 - Search and assess online information |
5 | CHCEDS005 - Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
5 | CHCEDS006 - Support the development of numeracy skills |
5 | CHCEDS002 - Assist in implementation of planned educational programs |
6 | CHCDIS007 - Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
6 | CHCEDS016 - Support learning for students with disabilities in a classroom environment |
6 | CHCEDS018 - Support students with additional needs in the classroom environment |
6 | CHCEDS025 - Facilitate learning for students with disabilities |
Assessment Types |
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RPL |
Other |
Written/Electronic Assessment |
Practical Task |
Third Party Verification |
Enrolment Sequence
Please refer to
the VET
Course Planners for further details relating to the cluster enrolment
sequence of this course. The student
must enrol into all units of the cluster unless they are eligible for credit
transfer of any unit/s completed within another qualification.
Compulsory attendance
requirements
Students
who are not currently working in an educational workplace must organise a
voluntary work placement. All students
will need to complete third-party reports, practical assessment, and a
vocational placement logbook. These observations
and reports will need to be signed off by a registered teacher. Students will be required to complete a
minimum of 100 hours of placement throughout the duration of the course.
All students will need to hold a Blue Card prior to starting their
practical work placement.
For more information on the Blue Card visit – https://www.blueard.qld.gov.au or telephone 1800 113 611.
Resource
requirements
All resources for
this qualification are available online through Moodle.
Optional Attendance
Weekly zoom session options with a teacher to assist
students with their study, all details on Moodle.