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CHC40221

Certificate IV School-Based Education Support

CHC40221 – Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Overview

The qualification CHC40221 – Certificate IV in School Based Education Support is referred to in the industry as the Certificate IV Education Support or Teacher’s Aide course. Education support workers assist teachers and support student learning in a range of primary and secondary classroom settings under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional. To complete the Cert IV Education Support, the individual must complete at least 100 hours of work in a classroom environment catering to primary or secondary school students, within at least one approved school.

MCFE offers a range of flexible and supportive study options, including the self-paced model that allows you to study at your own speed, as well as class-based delivery with live online classes or face-to-face classes.

For more information on all available flexible study options, refer to the details on delivery and assessment below.

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	Course	CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
	Delivery Options	Classroom based: Face-to-Face Theory + Practical Skills & Placement Class-based Blended: Online Zoom classes + Practical Skills & Placement Self-Paced Model: Online Theory + Practical Skills & Placement
	Start Date	Refer to our timetable for next class start dates. Or start anytime if self-paced.
	Duration	Up to 12 months dependent on delivery model and student commitment.

Payment plans available and discounts for up-front payments.

Tuition fees and funding

Category	Price	Payment Options
Tuition Fees	$3,910	Payment Plan - $78.20 per week for 50 weeks Pay upfront for each group and get 10% Off
Enrolment Fee	$100	Paid at enrolment (not refundable)

Statement of Fees and Charges
To determine all applicable fees for your course please download the current statement of fees from our “Fees & Funding” page. Generally, most courses will incur a $100 enrolment fee to secure your booking, plus the applicable course tuition fees. Some courses will also include material fees, however these are generally only charged for students requesting paper assessments. The statement of fees and charges will explain payment plan options, the refund policy, and other fees and charges you could incur, such as fees for course extensions, class swaps, academic misconduct and reassessment.

Tuition fees
The course tuition fees are GST free and fee category/amount charged depends upon whether you are eligible for a Government subsidy, with funds made available by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments. Only one category of fees above will apply to your enrolment. Payment plans may be available for your tuition fees.

Skills First Funding
You may be eligible for a government-subsidised place through the Skills First Funding Program. If the course has access to funding and you are eligible, the government will contribute to the cost of your training. There are limitations to using Victorian government funding, you need to make sure you are using your funding for the right course, as it may affect your access to future government funding. Check your eligibility now. Government funded places are limited each calendar year, when our allocated places are used you will still be able to enrol as a fee for service student, not all courses will have access to Skills First Funding.

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Intake dates and locations

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Job outcomes and further study pathways

There are many diverse roles waiting for you after completing the Certificate IV in School-Based Education Support, working with both primary and secondary school students in classroom-based environments.

Occupational outcomes include:

Education Assistant
Education Support Worker
Teacher aide
Support worker
Home tutor
Multicultural worker

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Entry requirements

To enroll in this course the following entry criteria apply:

Application	Participate in a Pre-Training Review Enrolment Form 18 years of age and over
Digital Literacy	Access to a computer or smart device and the internet Intermediate digital literacy skills navigate the internet use word upload and download make online bookings complete online assessments on a learning management system use email
Language Literacy and Numeracy	AQF Level 3
Pre-requisites	Not Applicable
Availability	Class-based: One day a week for 5 hours Ability to undertake 100 hours practical placement at an approved primary or secondary school

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Delivery and assessment

	Class-based (Face-to-face & Blended) - 26 Sessions 22 X 5 Hour Theory Sessions 3 X 6 Hour Classroom-Based Practical Skills Sessions 1 X 8 Hour First Aid Class 100 hours practical placement 1 X 2 Hour Assessor Workplace Visit Recommended 15 hours of self-paced learning per week average duration 10 months
	Self-paced Model Self-paced theory - study plans available for 6 month fast track or 12 month standard duration 3 X 6 Hour Classroom-Based Practical Skills Sessions (Book after theory for each group is completed) 1 X 8 Hour First Aid Class 100 hours practical placement 1 X 2 Hour Assessor Workplace average duration 6-12 months You can access 2 x 1hr online support sessions with a trainer per group
	Assessment Online Theory questions in Canvas our Learning Management System Oral questions Projects Observations of skills Log book
	Practical Placement 100 hours of practical placement in a classroom environment in a primary or secondary Australian school Class-based students: Placement can commence in the final group of units if prior theory and at least 1 skills session have been completed satisfactorily Self-paced students: Placement commences after all theory & skills have been completed There wil be a minimum of 1 Assessor workplace visit You must leave enough placement hours to cover time required to complete the visit after all classes have been completed Meet industry working with children check Ability to travel to placement Travel fees will apply for visits over 50km from head office

Topic	Unit Code	Unit Title	Core or Elective
1) Working effectively with others	CHCEDS060	Work effectively with students and colleagues	Elective
2) Diversity in the workplace	CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	Core
3) Legal and ethics	CHCEDS033	Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment	Core
4) Working with students	CHCEDS048	Work with students in need of additional learning support	Core
5) WHS in the workplace	HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety	Elective
6) Student safety and wellbeing	CHCEDS059	Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students	Core
7) First aid	HLTAID012	Provide First Aid in an education and care setting	Elective
8) Facilitating learning	CHCEDS047	Assist in facilitation of student learning	Core
9) Supporting literacy	CHCEDS046	Support student literacy learning	Core
10) Supporting math	CHCEDS045	Support student mathematics learning	Core
11) Responsible behaviours	CHCEDS061	Support responsible student behaviour	Elective
12) Professional practice	CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice	Core
13) Learning with a disability	CHCEDS051	Facilitate learning for students with disabilities	Core
14) Children at risk	CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk	Core
15) Behavioural plans	CHCEDS058	Support the implementation of behaviour plans	Core
16) Supporting children with autism	CHCEDS056	Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder	Core
17) First Nation	CHCECE054	Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures	Core

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Further Information

Fees and funding

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. The course fees/costs depend upon eligibility for a Government subsidy, via the Skills First Funding Program. Using a funded place can affect your access to future funding. If you are not eligible for funding the course fees will be the “Fee for Service” rate.

Student Handbook

Please read the MCFE student handbook, which includes:

Application Pre-training review and enrolment process; including USI information
Fees and charges/statement of fees; including refunds, concession, eligibility for Skills First Funding, and how this can affect future enrolments in funded courses
Privacy statements
Student support
Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer options
Online service standards
Assessment methods and instructions
Job and employment
Code of conduct
Complaints and appeals
Completions & certificates
Deferrals and withdrawals
Third parties that may be relevant to my enrolment

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