Certificate III in Education Support
National ID: CHC30213 | State ID: J588
Develop the skills and knowledge to assist teaching staff
This course will provide you with a customised program in learning support to prepare you for roles such as an education assistant working in a school. You will learn to provide support to a classroom teacher for children from kindergarten to Year 12.
As part of this qualification you will undertake a supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned in a classroom setting.
Certificate III in Education Support students are required to obtain a Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check before attending work placement. Under 18 students will be required to obtain a Confidential Statutory Declaration.
Gain these skills
- Implement planned education programs
- Assist students in their learning and development
- Contribute to the safety and health of students
- Support students with additional needs.
- Work effectively with culturally diverse students and colleagues
Is this course right for me?
I have the following attributes:
- Caring and enthusiastic nature
- Open-minded and flexible to changes
- Adaptable to cater for a diverse range of student needs
- Good reasoning and organisational skills
- Able to follow directions and guidelines
Entrance Requirements
Prerequisites
Work placement
Job opportunities
Further study
How to apply
Fees
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver |
Non-School Leaver |
AQF |
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 |
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent |
Certificate I or Certificate II |
Prerequisites
Before attending work placement you will be required to obtain:
- Working with Children Check
- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
Under 18 students will be required to obtain a Confidential Statutory Declaration.
Work placement
As part of this qualification you will undertake a supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned in a classroom setting.
Job opportunities
Other job titles may include:
- Integration Aide
- Preschool Aide
- Kindergarten Assistant
- School Services Officer
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
Further study
North Metropolitan TAFE offers you a range of further study opportunities, see below for a list of related courses.
How to apply
On campus (full-time)
To apply to study on campus (full-time) through TAFE Admissions please go to tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au
Other study types
For all other study types such as on campus (part-time), skill sets, online, employer-based study and apprenticeships or traineeships visit our Apply and Enrol page.
International students
International students should contact www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au
Fees
Estimated Course Fee
|
Estimated Concession Fee
|
Eligible for VSL
|
| $3,069.24 |
$1,200.56 |
No |
These fees are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis.
- Fees might differ between courses delivered at different campuses due to the elective units included in the course study plan or adapting courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for each individual student depending on the units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning.
- Fees are payable at enrolment each semester for the units enrolled for that period. Some year-long courses might have a bigger fee load in the first semester.
- Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
- For secondary school aged persons (in 2020, students born on or after 1 July 2002 who are at least 15 years old) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course fee chargeable in 2020 is $420 plus the resource fees and discretionary fees.
- Prices quoted include resource fees, but do not include material fees such as the cost of books, uniforms and students personal equipment.
- The course fee cap applicable to Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas only applies during the current calendar year, so fees might differ for students enrolling in semester 2.
- VET Student Loans Eligible Courses and Caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government
- Concessions and Secondary School Age cap do not apply to commercial courses, or Foundation Programs (ESL, General Education, etc.)
- Course information and fees are subject to change without notice
Delivery location, important dates and study options
During your course of study, NMTAFE may use a variety of learning practices to ensure you get the best outcome for your learning journey.
This may include online learning, face-to-face classroom, laboratory/workshop delivery, work placement or a combination of these, depending on which is most appropriate.
Semester 1, 2020
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) - On Campus
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
1 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where |
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCEDS001 |
Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment |
| CHCEDS002 |
Assist in implementation of planned educational programs |
| CHCEDS003 |
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
| CHCEDS004 |
Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centre |
| CHCEDS005 |
Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
| CHCEDS006 |
Support the development of numeracy skills |
| CHCEDS007 |
Work effectively with students and colleagues |
| CHCEDS017 |
Contribute to the health and safety of students |
| CHCEDS018 |
Support students with additional needs in the classroom environment |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCEDS008 |
Comply with school administrative requirements |
| CHCEDS012 |
Set up and sustain individual and small group learning areas |
| CHCEDS023 |
Supervise students outside the classroom |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Leederville - On Campus
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
1 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where |
Leederville |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCEDS001 |
Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment |
| CHCEDS002 |
Assist in implementation of planned educational programs |
| CHCEDS003 |
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
| CHCEDS004 |
Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centre |
| CHCEDS005 |
Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
| CHCEDS006 |
Support the development of numeracy skills |
| CHCEDS007 |
Work effectively with students and colleagues |
| CHCEDS017 |
Contribute to the health and safety of students |
| CHCEDS018 |
Support students with additional needs in the classroom environment |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCEDS008 |
Comply with school administrative requirements |
| CHCEDS012 |
Set up and sustain individual and small group learning areas |
| CHCEDS023 |
Supervise students outside the classroom |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Midland - On Campus
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
1 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where |
Midland |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCEDS001 |
Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment |
| CHCEDS002 |
Assist in implementation of planned educational programs |
| CHCEDS003 |
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
| CHCEDS004 |
Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centre |
| CHCEDS005 |
Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
| CHCEDS006 |
Support the development of numeracy skills |
| CHCEDS007 |
Work effectively with students and colleagues |
| CHCEDS017 |
Contribute to the health and safety of students |
| CHCEDS018 |
Support students with additional needs in the classroom environment |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCEDS008 |
Comply with school administrative requirements |
| CHCEDS012 |
Set up and sustain individual and small group learning areas |
| CHCEDS023 |
Supervise students outside the classroom |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 2, 2020
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) - On Campus
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
1 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2020 |
| Where |
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCEDS001 |
Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment |
| CHCEDS002 |
Assist in implementation of planned educational programs |
| CHCEDS003 |
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
| CHCEDS004 |
Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centre |
| CHCEDS005 |
Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
| CHCEDS006 |
Support the development of numeracy skills |
| CHCEDS007 |
Work effectively with students and colleagues |
| CHCEDS017 |
Contribute to the health and safety of students |
| CHCEDS018 |
Support students with additional needs in the classroom environment |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCEDS008 |
Comply with school administrative requirements |
| CHCEDS012 |
Set up and sustain individual and small group learning areas |
| CHCEDS023 |
Supervise students outside the classroom |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Leederville - On Campus
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
1 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2020 |
| Where |
Leederville |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCEDS001 |
Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment |
| CHCEDS002 |
Assist in implementation of planned educational programs |
| CHCEDS003 |
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
| CHCEDS004 |
Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centre |
| CHCEDS005 |
Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
| CHCEDS006 |
Support the development of numeracy skills |
| CHCEDS007 |
Work effectively with students and colleagues |
| CHCEDS017 |
Contribute to the health and safety of students |
| CHCEDS018 |
Support students with additional needs in the classroom environment |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCEDS008 |
Comply with school administrative requirements |
| CHCEDS012 |
Set up and sustain individual and small group learning areas |
| CHCEDS023 |
Supervise students outside the classroom |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Midland - On Campus
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
1 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2020 |
| Where |
Midland |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCEDS001 |
Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment |
| CHCEDS002 |
Assist in implementation of planned educational programs |
| CHCEDS003 |
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
| CHCEDS004 |
Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centre |
| CHCEDS005 |
Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
| CHCEDS006 |
Support the development of numeracy skills |
| CHCEDS007 |
Work effectively with students and colleagues |
| CHCEDS017 |
Contribute to the health and safety of students |
| CHCEDS018 |
Support students with additional needs in the classroom environment |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCEDS008 |
Comply with school administrative requirements |
| CHCEDS012 |
Set up and sustain individual and small group learning areas |
| CHCEDS023 |
Supervise students outside the classroom |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
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