Open Colleges

Certificate III in School Based Education Support

CHC30221Open Colleges (RTO 90796)
Duration
Up to 18 monthsself-paced
Study mode
Online
Next start date
Anytime

Why study this course

  • Gain the skills and knowledge to enter the education support industry as a Teacher Aide or Teaching Assistant
  • Learn to help teachers educate, support and inspire students and become a valued part of the education system
  • Study online and at your own pace, and put theory into practice through a work placement

Recognition

This course meets Australian Qualifications Framework standards.

Nationally Recognised Training
Australian Qualifications Framework

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

However, it is recommended that you be at least 18 years of age, have language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to a Year 10 standard, have regular access to the internet, and have a level of physical fitness that would allow you to perform tasks in a classroom setting.

Where is this course offered?

This course is delivered online, so you can:

  • Study from anywhere and choose when you want to fit study into your week
  • Access all study materials, assessments, and student support services
  • Achieve the same qualification as someone studying in a classroom

Find out more about online courses and the benefits of studying online.

What you’ll learn

In this course you will learn to:

  • Support responsible student behaviour
  • Support students with additional needs in the classroom
  • Support the development of literacy and oral language skills
  • Support the development of numeracy skills
  • Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs
  • Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
  • Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students

Enquire with Open Colleges to find out more about the course content, units, and what you’ll learn.

Course price

The course price can vary depending on a few factors, including:

  • Whether the institution offers subsidies, concessions, or government loans and your eligibility to receive them
  • Your previous study and work experience
  • Your unit selections

Enquire with Open Colleges to find out more about the course price for you.

What to know before you apply

To help you decide if this is the right course for you, Open Colleges can provide you with more information about:

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to get credit or RPL for some units of this course based on your previous studies and work experience. This means the duration of the course may be reduced.

Work placement

Work placement gives you invaluable real-life skills, so you graduate ready to step into a job.

As part of this course you must complete 140 hours of work placement. This must be undertaken in an approved school setting.


Enquire with Open Colleges to find out more about credit, RPL, or work placement.

Support and delivery

When you study online with Open Colleges, you will have access to:

  • A Student Support Team who are available via phone, live chat and email to help with any administration issues. They can provide assistance with enrolment, updates on your course progress and help with work placement queries.
  • A Learning Support Team made up of former teachers, trainers and academics who can provide study tips and tricks, advice on research strategies and help you use OpenSpace, your online campus
  • Academic assistance from your trainers who are available to help with any course content questions and will provide feedback on your assessments
  • Career support via a range of resources including resume tips, a career change guide, quizzes and information on career pathways

Find out more about this course

Open Colleges

Certificate III in School Based Education SupportCHC30221

You may wish to discuss the following with Open Colleges:

  • Course price
  • Prior Recognition of Learning (RPL)
  • Support with sourcing placements

Submit an enquiry direct to Open Colleges.

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Certificate III in School Based Education SupportCHC30221

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