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CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

National ID CHC40221 State ID BGY4
Engage your passion for working with children and supporting their individual needs

This course provides job-ready skills to work in an education support or assistant role, helping students with additional needs. 

Gain the practical skills and knowledge to assist the teaching staff in schools and provide care, instruction and supervision in kindergarten, pre-primary, primary and secondary school.

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image of person teaching school aged child

This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The tuition fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA Government for WA residents.

Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.

* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training. Tuition fees are free, but resource fees may be payable for some courses

Overview

Where Armadale | Murdoch | Mandurah | Rockingham

When Semester 2, 2024 | Semester 1, 2025

How On Campus | Online and On Campus

Do you have a passion for working with children and supporting students with additional needs and disabilities? 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 and facilitate learning for students from kindergarten to Year 12.

 

 

 

  • Implement planned education programs including maths and literacy
  • Facilitate students’ learning and development
  • Contribute to the safety and health of students
  • Support students with additional needs and disabilities
  • Work with children and young people at risk of harm
  • Work effectively with students, families and co-workers from diverse backgrounds
  • Support the implementation of behaviour plans
  • A kind and energetic nature
  • Being flexible and open-minded
  • Adaptable to meet a wide range of students' needs
  • Active listening skills 
  • Effective planning and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to take directions and follow instructions
  • Able to communicate well
  • Good reasoning skills

Our Informed Choices Guide - School Based Education Support - PDF download (374 KB) (PDF document) (319 KB) (PDF document) lists the skills and attributes necessary to study and work in this field.

This course requires police clearance and a working with children check prior to work placement. See the important information tab for instructions. 

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2025

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Armadale
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $10.25
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures $0.00 $40.25
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment $0.00 $25.50
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning $0.00 $29.50
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning $0.00 $39.50
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning $0.00 $31.00
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support $0.00 $42.00
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities $0.00 $41.25
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students $0.00 $28.50
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $26.00
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk $0.00 $18.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
$0.00 $51.25
Supervise students outside the classroom
$0.00 $25.50
Work effectively with students and colleagues
$0.00 $38.00
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
$0.00 $104.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Mandurah
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $10.25
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures $0.00 $40.25
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment $0.00 $25.50
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning $0.00 $29.50
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning $0.00 $39.50
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning $0.00 $31.00
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support $0.00 $42.00
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities $0.00 $41.25
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students $0.00 $28.50
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $26.00
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk $0.00 $18.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
$0.00 $51.25
Supervise students outside the classroom
$0.00 $25.50
Work effectively with students and colleagues
$0.00 $38.00
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
$0.00 $104.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Armadale
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $10.25
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment $0.00 $25.50
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning $0.00 $29.50
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning $0.00 $39.50
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning $0.00 $31.00
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support $0.00 $42.00
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities $0.00 $41.25
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students $0.00 $28.50
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $26.00
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk $0.00 $18.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
$0.00 $40.25
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
$0.00 $51.25
Supervise students outside the classroom
$0.00 $25.50
Work effectively with students and colleagues
$0.00 $38.00
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
$0.00 $104.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Rockingham
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $10.25
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment $0.00 $25.50
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning $0.00 $29.50
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning $0.00 $39.50
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning $0.00 $31.00
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support $0.00 $42.00
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities $0.00 $41.25
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students $0.00 $28.50
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $26.00
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk $0.00 $18.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
$0.00 $40.25
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
$0.00 $51.25
Supervise students outside the classroom
$0.00 $25.50
Work effectively with students and colleagues
$0.00 $38.00
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
$0.00 $104.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Rockingham
How Online and On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $10.25
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures $0.00 $40.25
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment $0.00 $25.50
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning $0.00 $29.50
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning $0.00 $39.50
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning $0.00 $31.00
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support $0.00 $42.00
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities $0.00 $41.25
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students $0.00 $28.50
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $26.00
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk $0.00 $18.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
$0.00 $51.25
Supervise students outside the classroom
$0.00 $25.50
Work effectively with students and colleagues
$0.00 $38.00
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
$0.00 $104.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $10.25
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures $0.00 $40.25
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment $0.00 $25.50
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning $0.00 $29.50
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning $0.00 $39.50
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning $0.00 $31.00
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support $0.00 $42.00
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities $0.00 $41.25
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students $0.00 $28.50
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $26.00
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk $0.00 $18.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
$0.00 $51.25
Supervise students outside the classroom
$0.00 $25.50
Work effectively with students and colleagues
$0.00 $38.00
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
$0.00 $104.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Rockingham
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $10.25
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures $0.00 $40.25
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment $0.00 $25.50
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning $0.00 $29.50
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning $0.00 $39.50
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning $0.00 $31.00
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support $0.00 $42.00
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities $0.00 $41.25
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students $0.00 $28.50
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $26.00
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk $0.00 $18.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
$0.00 $51.25
Supervise students outside the classroom
$0.00 $25.50
Work effectively with students and colleagues
$0.00 $38.00
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
$0.00 $104.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Armadale
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $10.25
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures $0.00 $40.25
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment $0.00 $25.50
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning $0.00 $29.50
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning $0.00 $39.50
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning $0.00 $31.00
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support $0.00 $42.00
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities $0.00 $41.25
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students $0.00 $28.50
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $26.00
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk $0.00 $18.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
$0.00 $51.25
Supervise students outside the classroom
$0.00 $25.50
Work effectively with students and colleagues
$0.00 $38.00
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
$0.00 $104.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $10.25
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures $0.00 $40.25
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment $0.00 $25.50
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning $0.00 $29.50
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning $0.00 $39.50
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning $0.00 $31.00
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support $0.00 $42.00
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities $0.00 $41.25
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students $0.00 $28.50
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $26.00
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk $0.00 $18.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
$0.00 $51.25
Supervise students outside the classroom
$0.00 $25.50
Work effectively with students and colleagues
$0.00 $38.00
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
$0.00 $104.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Mandurah
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $10.25
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures $0.00 $40.25
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment $0.00 $25.50
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning $0.00 $29.50
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning $0.00 $39.50
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning $0.00 $31.00
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support $0.00 $42.00
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities $0.00 $41.25
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students $0.00 $28.50
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $26.00
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk $0.00 $18.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
$0.00 $51.25
Supervise students outside the classroom
$0.00 $25.50
Work effectively with students and colleagues
$0.00 $38.00
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
$0.00 $104.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Rockingham
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $10.25
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures $0.00 $40.25
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment $0.00 $25.50
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning $0.00 $29.50
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning $0.00 $39.50
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning $0.00 $31.00
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support $0.00 $42.00
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities $0.00 $41.25
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students $0.00 $28.50
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $26.00
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk $0.00 $18.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
$0.00 $51.25
Supervise students outside the classroom
$0.00 $25.50
Work effectively with students and colleagues
$0.00 $38.00
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
$0.00 $104.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Rockingham
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $10.25
CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment $0.00 $25.50
CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning $0.00 $29.50
CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning $0.00 $39.50
CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning $0.00 $31.00
CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support $0.00 $42.00
CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities $0.00 $41.25
CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans $0.00 $42.50
CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students $0.00 $28.50
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $26.00
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk $0.00 $18.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
$0.00 $40.25
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
$0.00 $51.25
Supervise students outside the classroom
$0.00 $25.50
Work effectively with students and colleagues
$0.00 $38.00
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
$0.00 $104.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

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