COURSE CODE: CHC30221

Certificate III in School Based Education Support

Course Overview

The CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support is designed for students who want to develop practical skills and knowledge to support teachers and students in school environments.

This course focuses on assisting classroom activities, supporting student learning, maintaining a safe environment, and working effectively within education settings.

Training is delivered through face-to-face classes combined with theory, practical activities, and work placement.

Course Entry Requirements

Students must:

Be 18 years or older
Provide valid identification
Meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements

Students may also require:

Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Police Check (if required for placement)

Course outcome

After successful completion, students may work as:

Education Support Worker
Teacher’s Aide
Learning Support Assistant
Classroom Support Officer
School Support Worker

Skills you will learn

Students will learn how to:

Support students in classroom activities
Assist teachers with learning programs
Work with students with additional needs
Support student wellbeing and behaviour
Communicate effectively in school environments
Maintain safe and inclusive learning spaces

Pathways

After completing this qualification, students may progress to:

Certificate IV in School-Based Education Support
Community services qualifications
Higher-level education support courses

Course Duration

Full-time or part-time options available
Duration may vary depending on delivery schedule

Delivery Mode

✔ Face-to-face classroom training

✔ Practical activities and case studies

✔ Theory and written assessments

Course Structure

Students are required to complete core and elective units as part of this qualification.

Example Units:

Support student mathematics learning
Support students with additional needs
Work with diverse people
Support behaviour of children and young people
Contribute to the health and safety of students

Assessment Methods

Assessment may include:

Written questions
Practical demonstrations
Projects and case studies
Workplace observation during placement

Unit Code	Unit Title	Core / Elective
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	Core
CHCEDS033	Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment	Core
CHCEDS034	Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs	Core
CHCEDS035	Contribute to student education in all developmental domains	Core
CHCEDS036	Support the development of literacy and oral language skills	Core
CHCEDS037	Support the development of numeracy skills	Core
CHCEDS057	Support students with additional needs in the classroom	Core
CHCEDS059	Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students	Core
CHCEDS060	Work effectively with students and colleagues	Core
CHCEDS061	Support responsible student behaviour	Core
CHCEDS050	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk	Elective
CHCEDS048	Work with students in need of additional learning support	Elective
CHCEDS043	Support students with English as an additional language	Elective
CHCEDS044	Support development of student research skills	Elective