Become a qualified teacher’s aide and be an integral part of the modern classroom. You will learn how to support children and young people and contribute to their education.

You could work as part of an education team in a variety of settings including public and independent schools and community education.

This course may lead to further studies in education and career development.

Information sessions are being held for 2013 enrolment into this course. All interested students are encouraged to attend.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson, Industry and St Albans
• College:
  College of Education
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus, Industry and Working in the Workplace
• Course code:
  CHC30808
• Duration:
  0.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• education assistant
• support worker (working with children with disabilities)
• teacher assistant
• teacher aide
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education worker
• indigenous language and culture teaching assistant

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This qualification will equip students to provide assistance and support to teachers and students in a range of education settings, including public and independent schools and community education. This course will open opportunities for further studies in Education and career development.

Students must successfully complete a minimum of 14 units - 8 core unit plus 6 electives.

A wide range of elective units is available to address workplace requirements at this level or higher in the Community Services / Health Training Packages and other relevant national endorsed Training Packages approved by the School of Community Services.

• Support Behaviour of Children and Young People

  Unit code

  CHCCHILD301A

• Comply With Legislative, Policy and Industrial Requirements in the Education Environment

  Unit code

  CHCEDS301A

• Contribute to Student Education in All Developmental Domains

  Unit code

  CHCEDS303A

• Work With Diversity in the Education Environment

  Unit code

  CHCEDS312A

• Communicate With Students

  Unit code

  CHCEDS313B

• Work Effectively in an Education Team

  Unit code

  CHCEDS314B

• Comply With School Administrative Requirements

  Unit code

  CHCEDS316B

• Contribute to OHS Processes

  Unit code

  HLTOHS300B

• Communicate Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication Strategies

  Unit code

  CHCDIS411A

• Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk

  Unit code

  CHCCHILD401A

• Work Effectively With People With a Disability

  Unit code

  CHCDIS301B

• Use Electronic Learning Materials

  Unit code

  CHCCS312A

• Support the Development of Writing Skills

  Unit code

  CHCEDS306A

• Support Students With Additional Needs in the Classroom

  Unit code

  CHCEDS315B

• Support Students With English as a Second Language

  Unit code

  CHCEDS322A

• Support the Development of Reading Skills

  Unit code

  CHCEDS305A

• Work Effectively With Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander People

  Unit code

  HLTHIR404B

• Apply First Aid

  Unit code

  HLTFA301C

• Provide Support to Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder

  Unit code

  CHCEDS434A

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