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THIS IS NOT A FREE COURSE. It does not attract government funding. This course is not funded under Skills First, VET Student Loans, VET FEE-HELP, or any other government funding programme. All fees are paid directly by the student.
Course Overview
Do you want to work in a classroom? The Certificate IV in Education Support is the highest level Teacher’s Aide course for anyone seeking a career as an education support worker in an Australian school.
Schools across Australia rely on skilled education support workers to help students learn, develop and thrive. This qualification prepares you to work alongside teachers in a classroom setting, supporting students of all learning abilities. The course is delivered entirely online with 100 hours of practical placement in an approved school or education setting.
Job outcomes depend on individual circumstances, relevant experience, employer requirements and successful course completion.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Teacher's 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
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
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations
- Victoria
- Ballarat
- Melbourne
- Werribee
Duration Study Load
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Completion time depends on individual study pace and placement availability. Most students complete within 12–18 months
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100 hours of work placement.
Delivery
This is an online blended course. All theory, readings and assessments are completed online at your own pace through MCIE’s learning management system. Mandatory work placement is completed separately in an approved workplace setting.
Entry Requirements
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No prior qualifications required.
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Must complete a Pre-Training Review and meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) standards.
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Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, aged at least 18, with a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
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Digital literacy: Students must access and navigate the online portal, upload assessments, and communicate via email.
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Work Placement: May require National Police Check, Working with Children Check, and relevant vaccinations depending on host employer policies.
Work Placement
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100 hours in an education environment.
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It is a requirement that students obtain the following prior to commencing practical placement.
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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
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Students must successfully complete all assessment activities including written assessment, scenario, roleplay, portfolio, workplace-based tasks and assessor observations.
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About MCIE
MCIE is a leading provider of outcomes-focused quality vocational education and training programs. Our courses are founded on the desire to provide practical education leading to real job outcomes matching industry needs.We have supported thousands of students on their career journeys and are proud of the outcomes our graduates achieve. We care about your needs, your aspirations and your outcomes and we work with you to remove the barriers to entry to your chosen career. Our outcomes-based training has helped us build an enviable reputation as a leading provider of quality vocational education in Victoria. Our focus is on competency-based practical education leading to real job outcomes and meeting the needs of industry and the community.Legal Entity: Melbourne City Institute of Education Pty. Ltd. as Trustee for MCIE Unit Trust (RTO 22172).
