School Based Education Support

Course duration: 1355 hours

• Semester 1: 570 hours
• Semester 2: 655 hours

Work placement: 120 hours

Important note: Enrolment will be valid for up to 12 months.

Semester 1

• CHCEDS059* – Contribute to the health, safety and well-being of students
• CHCEDS033 – Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
• CHCEDS034* – Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs
• CHCEDS035* – Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
• CHCEDS060* – Work effectively with students and colleagues
• CHCEDS061* – Support responsible student behaviour
• FSKLRG006* – Participate in work placement

Semester 2

• CHCDIV001* – Work with diverse people*
• CHCEDS036* – Support the development of literacy and oral language skills*
• CHCEDS037* – Support the development of numeracy skills*
• CHCEDS057* – Support students with additional needs in the classroom*
• CHCEDS040 – Search and access online information
• CHCPRT001* – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk*
• CHCEDS041* – Set up and sustain learning areas*
• CHCEDS042* – Provide support for e-learning*

* Unit has work placement component

Recommended Local Entry Requirements:

• Students are 18 years old at the time of Work Placement
• Have language, literacy and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to work independently with assistance from a support person where required, extract information from simple text, and communicate with trainers via email
• Pass a short Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment
• Access to up to 3 people to participate in role plays and assessments
• Students must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI)

Physical Requirements:

• Students must be reasonably fit as the tasks and activities associated with the work placement may involve manual handling and other physical activities
• Where first aid is a requirement of the host organisation, students will be required to complete 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on a manikin placed on the floor

Resource Requirements

• Regular access to a computer, tablet or smartphone (note: there may be activities in the course that need to be completed using a desktop computer rather than a tablet or smartphone)
• Basic to intermediate computer or digital device skills, including the ability to make a short video
• An email address and regular access to a reliable internet connection
• Access to Microsoft Office or equivalent
• PDF reader software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat) installed on a computer or the digital device being used to access the course

Additional Requirements:

• The ability and willingness to study online lesson material and complete all assessment requirements for each unit of competency
• The ability to communicate directly with Alffie in English
• The ability to understand and follow detailed instructions in English given verbally or in writing
• Obtain any relevant mandatory industry checks required for Work Placement