Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
Make a difference to children’s lives and learning with a Certificate IV in School Based Education Support.
Develop the knowledge, skills and values to individually support students with literacy and numeracy as well as specific learning needs. Understand how to create inclusive learning environments and assist teachers with effective support behaviour strategies.
A practical placement will enhance your understanding and employability, so you graduate classroom ready.
Upon graduation, you’ll be qualified to work in educational settings as an education assistant, support worker, teacher assistant or teacher aide.
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Duration
12 months
Intakes
Hawthorn (February, July)
Wantirna (February, July) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Full-time
VTAC course codes
- 3400211444
Hawthorn (fee type determined by provider) - 3401011444
Wantirna (fee type determined by provider)
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Study this course for free in 2023
You could have your tuition fees covered in 2023 thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative.
Free TAFE for Priority Courses is available if you are under 20 years old, or enrolling in a course at a higher level than you have completed before.
If you don't tick either of these boxes, you could still have a chance! There are other factors, too. The best way to find out if you’re eligible is to apply.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Course structure
Units of study
Elective Units:
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives, graduate skills and professional recognition.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
- Support students with literacy and numeracy skills
- Support students with specific learning needs, including those with disabilities, those from cultural minorities, disadvantaged backgrounds and for those for whom English is not their first language
- Assist the teacher by preparing learning resources
- Put into practice support behaviour strategies
- Ensure that classrooms are inclusive
Graduate skills
Professional recognition
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Fees for 2022
Certificate IV in School Based Education SupportEstimated course fees for 2022* |
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| Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate | Is this a Free TAFE course? |
| Total Cost (GST Free) | $8,780 | $4,300 | $860 | Yes |
You could have your tuition fees covered thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
Find out if you're eligible for a fee concession here.
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 920.
Fees for 2023
Certificate IV in School Based Education SupportEstimated course fees for 2023* |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate | Is this a Free TAFE course? |
| Total Cost (GST Free) | $9,180 | $4,500 | $900 | Yes |
You could have your tuition fees covered thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
Find out if you're eligible for a fee concession here.
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 920.
Entry requirements
All applicants:
- Must be a minimum of 18 years old at the commencement of the course;
- Require a minimum of Year 12 completion, or Certificate III;
- Must obtain a current Victorian Working with Children Check (volunteer or employee);
- Must obtain a current Police Check prior to course commencement.
Social/behavioural capability
Physical requirements of lifting/handling safely