Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification covers workers in a range of education and school settings who provide assistance and support to teachers to facilitate students' learning under broad based supervision. Some job roles may require tasks to be performed with a moderate level of autonomy and/or the provision of supervision/leadership to other staff/volunteers.
Occupational titles may include:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
To gain entry into CHC41708 Certificate IV in Education Support candidates require:
- Sufficient validated experience in directly supervised learning support roles as an education support worker, child care worker, home/volunteer tutor or similar role to indicate likely success at this level of qualification
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- Successful completion of a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in education support, children's services or a related area.
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 15 units are required for award of this qualification including:
A range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
CHCCHILD301A Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCEDS301A Comply with legislative , policy and industrial requirements in the education environment
CHCEDS312A Work with diversity in the education environment
CHCEDS407A Collect and analyse information to inform work strategies
CHCEDS410A Assist in facilitation of student learning
CHCEDS411A Use high -level communication skills in the education workplace
CHCEDS412A Contribute to continuous improvement processes within the education environment
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking education support work need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
Group A electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs. Relevant electives are listed below, with some grouping provided to guide selection for identified areas of work. Electives may be selected from one or more groups.
Literacy and numeracy electives
CHCEDS408A Support students' mathematics learning for numeracy
CHCEDS409A Support students' literacy learning
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language , literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
Special needs education support work
CHCCS305B Assist clients with medication (Note pre -requisite HLTAP301B)
CHCCS425A Support health professional
CHCDIS405A Facilitate skills development and maintenance
CHCEDS413A Support students with learning difficulties and learning disabilities
CHCEDS434A Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder
CHCEDS417A Facilitate learning for students with disabilities
CHCEDS421A Provide support to students with hearing disabilities
CHCEDS424A Facilitate learning for students with intellectual disabilities (Note pre -requisite CHCEDS417A)
CHCEDS425A Facilitate learning for students with speech /language disabilities (Note pre -requisite CHCEDS417A)
CHCEDS426A Facilitate learning for students with vision impairment (Note pre -requisite CHCEDS417A)
CHCEDS427A Facilitate learning for students with physical disabilities (Note pre -requisite CHCEDS417A)
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
Electives for Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander Education Work / Tutoring / Language Work / Homeland Teaching
CHCEDS416A Use educational strategies to support Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander education
CHCEDS422A Promote hearing health and learning
CHCEDS423A Assist in production of language resources
CHCEDS428A Assist teacher to develop Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander language and culture lessons
Education support work electives
BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development
CHCCD413D Work within specific communities
CHCCHILD404A Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCCS506A Promote and respond to workplace diversity
CHCEDS415A Supervise students outside the classroom
CHCEDS418A Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs
CHCEDS419A Support flexible learning in an education environment
CHCEDS508A Assist in leading a small team in an education environment
CHCFC502A Foster physical development in early childhood
CHCFC505A Foster cognitive development in early childhood
CHCFC506A Foster children's language and communication development
CHCFC508A Foster children's aesthetic and creative development
CHCFC512A Foster physical development in middle childhood
CHCFC515A Foster cognitive development in middle childhood
CHCNET402A Establish and maintain effective networks
CHCYTH401B Engage respectfully with young people
SRCCRD007B Develop recreation programs
E-learning electives
CHCEDS321A Use an e -learning management system
CHCEDS429A Coordinate e -learning programs
Oral health
CHCOHC303A Use basic oral health screening tools
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A Support and encourage clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
