Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Whilst there are no formal entry requirements mandated by the training package, students’ skills and capabilities to undertake this training product will be assessed and advice on suitability will be provided during the pre-enrolment process.

Working with children and practical work requirements

• Students must apply for their Working with Children check at course commencement;
• For mandatory work placement (100 hours), students must have access to a classroom environment catering to primary or secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia, AND access to a qualified teacher who is employed at the school;
• Where required, we will assist you in organising a work placement location of your choosing.

While obtaining the CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support qualification from Foundation Education, you may study the following subjects:

• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
• CHCECE054 – Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
• CHCEDS033 – Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
• CHCEDS045 – Support student mathematics learning
• CHCEDS046 – Support student literacy learning
• CHCEDS047 – Assist in facilitation of student learning
• CHCEDS048 – Work with students in need of additional learning support
• CHCEDS051 – Facilitate learning for students with disabilities
• CHCEDS056 – Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder
• CHCEDS058 – Support the implementation of behaviour plans
• CHCEDS059 – Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
• CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice
• CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
• HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
• CHCEDS049 – Supervise students outside the classroom
• CHCEDS050 – Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education
• HLTAID012* – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

*This course contains the unit, HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting, which must be completed through an external RTO. Foundation Education has an agreement in place with Red Cross Australia (RTOID 3605) which allows students to receive training for this unit at a reduced price. Please note that the cost of this external training is not included in any of your course fees. Upon completion, you will need to submit a copy of your first aid certificate in order for us to process a Credit Transfer against this unit on your student record. If you have chosen your own third-party provider, you must submit a certified copy of your certificate. If you have undertaken training with Red Cross Australia, you must forward Foundation Education the email you receive which contains the electronic copy of your certificate.