CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support
Assist the teaching staff to help children learn
You'll develop the skills and knowledge to support students and teachers in providing learning and development, care and supervision for children from kindergarten to Year 12.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills program, through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession.
^ You will pay half price for the tuition fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as Resource fees that are specific to your course. For full details see our Half price courses page.
Overview
Campuses Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | Leederville | Midland
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2024
Study Mode On campus | Online
This course will prepare you for the role of an education assistant working in a school. You will learn to support students in their learning and development from kindergarten to Year 12 under the guidance of a teacher.
A First Aid unit forms part of this course, please see the Important Information section below for details about this unit.
This course offers 2 study options to suit your lifestyle and learning preferences:
- On-Campus: Complete the course full-time in 6 months or part-time over 12 months at our Joondalup, Leederville or Midland Campus.
- Online: Study online over 12 months through our BlackBoard platform, with approximately six mandatory on-campus days for practical assessments, simulation, and work placement preparation.
As part of your qualification, you’ll engage in a supervised work placement to apply your newly acquired skills in a real classroom environment. Before starting your placement, you’ll need to obtain a Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (Education Department WA). For students studying online, North Metropolitan TAFE facilitates placements within the Perth Metropolitan area only, spanning from Rockingham in the south to Two Rocks in the north and Mundaring in the east.
We also offer a specialised Aboriginal Islander Education Officer (AIEO) program. Learn more about this opportunity on our website. (opens in a new tab)
- 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
I have the following attributes:
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills
- 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
Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,080.54 + Resource fee $175.00 )
(Tuition fee* $320.16 + Resource fee $175.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCEDS033 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment |
| CHCEDS034 | Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs |
| CHCEDS035 | Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
| CHCEDS036 | Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
| CHCEDS037 | Support the development of numeracy skills |
| CHCEDS057 | Support students with additional needs in the classroom |
| CHCEDS059 | Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students |
| CHCEDS060 | Work effectively with students and colleagues |
| CHCEDS061 | Support responsible student behaviour |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures |
| CHCEDS041 | Set up and sustain learning areas |
| CHCEDS049 | Supervise students outside the classroom |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,080.54 + Resource fee $175.00 )
(Tuition fee* $320.16 + Resource fee $175.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCEDS033 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment |
| CHCEDS034 | Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs |
| CHCEDS035 | Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
| CHCEDS036 | Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
| CHCEDS037 | Support the development of numeracy skills |
| CHCEDS057 | Support students with additional needs in the classroom |
| CHCEDS059 | Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students |
| CHCEDS060 | Work effectively with students and colleagues |
| CHCEDS061 | Support responsible student behaviour |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures |
| CHCEDS041 | Set up and sustain learning areas |
| CHCEDS049 | Supervise students outside the classroom |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,080.54 + Resource fee $175.00 )
(Tuition fee* $320.16 + Resource fee $175.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCEDS033 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment |
| CHCEDS034 | Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs |
| CHCEDS035 | Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
| CHCEDS036 | Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
| CHCEDS037 | Support the development of numeracy skills |
| CHCEDS057 | Support students with additional needs in the classroom |
| CHCEDS059 | Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students |
| CHCEDS060 | Work effectively with students and colleagues |
| CHCEDS061 | Support responsible student behaviour |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures |
| CHCEDS041 | Set up and sustain learning areas |
| CHCEDS049 | Supervise students outside the classroom |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,080.54 + Resource fee $70.00 )
(Tuition fee* $320.16 + Resource fee $70.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCEDS033 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment |
| CHCEDS034 | Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs |
| CHCEDS035 | Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
| CHCEDS036 | Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
| CHCEDS037 | Support the development of numeracy skills |
| CHCEDS057 | Support students with additional needs in the classroom |
| CHCEDS059 | Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students |
| CHCEDS060 | Work effectively with students and colleagues |
| CHCEDS061 | Support responsible student behaviour |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures |
| CHCEDS041 | Set up and sustain learning areas |
| CHCEDS049 | Supervise students outside the classroom |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,080.54 + Resource fee $175.00 )
(Tuition fee* $320.16 + Resource fee $175.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCEDS033 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment |
| CHCEDS034 | Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs |
| CHCEDS035 | Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
| CHCEDS036 | Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
| CHCEDS037 | Support the development of numeracy skills |
| CHCEDS057 | Support students with additional needs in the classroom |
| CHCEDS059 | Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students |
| CHCEDS060 | Work effectively with students and colleagues |
| CHCEDS061 | Support responsible student behaviour |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures |
| CHCEDS041 | Set up and sustain learning areas |
| CHCEDS049 | Supervise students outside the classroom |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,080.54 + Resource fee $175.00 )
(Tuition fee* $320.16 + Resource fee $175.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCEDS033 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment |
| CHCEDS034 | Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs |
| CHCEDS035 | Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
| CHCEDS036 | Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
| CHCEDS037 | Support the development of numeracy skills |
| CHCEDS057 | Support students with additional needs in the classroom |
| CHCEDS059 | Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students |
| CHCEDS060 | Work effectively with students and colleagues |
| CHCEDS061 | Support responsible student behaviour |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures |
| CHCEDS041 | Set up and sustain learning areas |
| CHCEDS049 | Supervise students outside the classroom |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,080.54 + Resource fee $70.00 )
(Tuition fee* $320.16 + Resource fee $70.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCEDS033 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment |
| CHCEDS034 | Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs |
| CHCEDS035 | Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
| CHCEDS036 | Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
| CHCEDS037 | Support the development of numeracy skills |
| CHCEDS057 | Support students with additional needs in the classroom |
| CHCEDS059 | Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students |
| CHCEDS060 | Work effectively with students and colleagues |
| CHCEDS061 | Support responsible student behaviour |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures |
| CHCEDS041 | Set up and sustain learning areas |
| CHCEDS049 | Supervise students outside the classroom |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
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