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Certificate IV in Education Support (VIC Only) CHC40213

Study Method
In-class
Locations
Melbourne (Werribee)
Institution
Melbourne City Institute of Education
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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Course Overview

Do you want to work in a classroom? The Certificate IV in Education Support is the highest level teacher aide course for anyone seeking a career as an education support worker in an Australian school.

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Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Teacher Aide in schools, preschools/kindergartens
  • Education Support staff
  • Education Assistant (special needs, language/literacy, cultural support)
  • School Age Care Assistant Educator (vacation care, OSHC, Kindergarten)
  • Inclusion Support
  • Special School Teacher Aide
  • SSO or School Support Officer
  • Education Support Worker
  • Learning Support Officer or Classroom Assistant
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What You'll Learn

  • Supporting children to develop social skills
  • Supporting activities to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children
  • Setting up indoor and outdoor learning opportunities and activities
  • Supporting the academic studies of children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties
  • Preparing printed materials required to support teaching
  • Supporting cultural awareness

Recognition

Nationally
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Melbourne
      • Werribee

Duration Study Load

  • 65 weeks (plus 12 weeks Holidays)

Delivery

  • Classroom

Entry Requirements

There are no formal pre-requisites for this course

Education/Core Skills
Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for Certificate IV level study and demonstrate that they are a suitable candidate for this course.

Age at Commencement
It is recommended that students have attained the age of 18 by the course commencement date.

Special Needs
MCIE welcomes people with disabilities to apply. Approval will be subject to the person being able to undertake all tasks and requirements of the course.

Regulatory
All participants require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number.

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Work Placement

  • 100 hours
  • MCIE Work-placement Officers will facilitate the work placement for students into an education environment
  • It is a requirement that students obtain the following prior to commencing practical placement
  • Working with Children Check (minimum level required ‘voluntary’ which is at no cost)

Recognition Of Prior Learning

  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) are available

Assessment

  • Students must successfully complete all assessment activities including written assessment, scenario, roleplay, portfolio, workplace-based tasks and assessor observations

Subjects

17 units (12 core & 5 electives)

Core Units
CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCEDS001 Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment
CHCEDS021 Assist in facilitation of student learning
CHCEDS022 Work with students in need of additional support
CHCEDS024Use educational strategies to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education
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Elective Units
CHCEDS019 Support students’ mathematics learning
CHCEDS020 Support students’ literacy learning
CHCEDS026 Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs
CHCEDS031 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder
CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
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Payment Options

This course is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth government funding, to eligible candidates.

  • * Eligibility criteria applies
  • ^Eligibility criteria apply. Trainees may be eligible for State and/or Federal Funding
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About Melbourne City Institute of Education

MCIE is a vibrant Melbourne based Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with focus is on student support. MCIE has helped students fulfil their career goals in hospitality, early childhood education, aged care, leadership & management and business. Our students receive career-focused training that is industry driven to achieve best practice job ready outcomes. Industry consultation ensures the curriculum delivers the right skills, knowledge, and experiences that support students with vocational and employment goals.

Melbourne City Institute of Education is a trading name of Melbourne City Institute of Education Pty. Ltd. as Trustee for MCIE Unit Trust which is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 22172)

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