Certificate III in School Based Education Support

There are no mandatory prerequisites for enrolling in this course.

It is recommended that students:

• Are 18 years old (note students under 18 will need permission from a parent or guardian to enrol);
• Have language, literacy and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to read and comprehend technical terms and communicate effectively through email. These skills are equivalent to those that would be required to successfully complete Year 10 or ACSF Level 2;
• Have access to a modern computer with video / audio playback capabilities and high-speed internet;
• Have access to Microsoft Office or equivalent;
• Have access to people to participate in role plays & assessments.

While completing the CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support qualification from Open Colleges, you may study the following subjects:

• CHCEDS061 – Support responsible student behaviour
• CHCEDS060 – Work effectively with students and colleagues
• CHCEDS057 – Support students with additional needs in the classroom
• CHCEDS036 – Support the development of literacy and oral language skills
• CHCEDS037 – Support the development of numeracy skills
• CHCEDS034 – Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs
• CHCEDS035 – Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
• CHCEDS059 – Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
• CHCEDS033 – Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
• CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
• BSBXCM301 – Engage in workplace communication
• BSBSUS411 – Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
• HLTAID012 – Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting*
• Practical Work Placement

* Open Colleges does not offer this Unit of Competency. You will be required to undertake the Unit of Competency with an external provider at your own cost.