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Do you enjoy working with children and supporting their learning journey? The Certificate IV in School Based Education Support could be the perfect next step for you.
This course prepares you to work in various education settings. These include public and private schools, as well as community-based learning environments. You’ll assist teachers and support students in the classroom, helping to create a positive and inclusive learning space.
In this role, you may also take on extra responsibilities. For example, some positions may require you to work more independently. Others may involve supervising or guiding fellow support staff or volunteers.
Throughout the course, you’ll gain practical skills in student support, communication, behaviour management, and classroom preparation. These skills are essential for helping teachers manage classrooms and support diverse student needs.
In addition, you’ll build confidence through real-world experience. To complete the Certificate IV in School Based Education Support, you must undertake at least 100 hours of vocational placement. This hands-on training allows you to apply what you learn in real classroom settings.
As a result, you’ll graduate with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to work in a meaningful education support role. You’ll be a valuable part of a school community, helping students thrive both academically and socially.
Whether you’re starting fresh or looking to grow in your current role, this course is your path to a more rewarding career.
In short, if you’re passionate about education and making a real difference in students’ lives, this qualification is a great choice.
Occupational titles may include:
Certificate IV in School-Based Education Support is delivered via a blended model, predominately offered using electronic-based delivery, with Trainers/Assessors being available Monday – Friday between 8:30 am – 4:30pm through email and/or telephone.
RPL
All learners will be offered the opportunity for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment, who consider that they have and can successfully demonstrate that they have acquired through formal, non-formal and informal learning the required knowledge and skills specified in the training package. Learners may apply to have their knowledge and skills assessed via the RPL process and will be required to complete an RPL Application and the relevant RPL Assessment Kit.
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This course is delivered via our DP Learning@Home Program , offering a mixture
This course is delivered online Nationally.
Class-based or practical training may be delivered at the locations below.
DP Training Campus
The target learner is typically an adult working in an education setting. entry requirements for this course must:
Please be advised the following documents will be required to be submitted with your enrolment:
A $250 deposit is required prior to commencing training and assessment, with fortnightly and monthly payment plans to pay the remaining fees.
Certificate IV in School Based Education Support is made up of 17 units of competency (13 core, 4 electives) which reflect the needs of the industry.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| 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 |
| CHCEDS049 | Supervise students outside the classroom |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| CHCCDE004 | Implement participation and engagement strategies |
To receive an award for this qualification Students are required to complete all units listed above as competent and meet the requirements of at least 100 hours of vocational placement within a period of 12 months.
All students will be required to complete either a Vocational placement Log Book or if an Existing worker, a Workplace log book of at least 100 hours within an approved education and care setting. DP Training has a partnership with industry providers and we will coordinate your placement. For those who do not wish to attend DP Training’s selected placement, you will have the opportunity, in coordination with DP Training to source your own alternative vocational work placement location.
It is a requirement to have a security clearance* before you can commence your placement.
Vocational placement is structured workplace learning; a vocational placement student log book is developed to support you to meet the requirements of all tasks to be completed during your placement. Vocational Placement is an important part of the program that has been designed for students to apply the theoretical knowledge gained to a practical level in a workplace environment. This practical approach to learning will prepare students to ease into 100 hours of on the job training required to gain the qualification. All students undertaking vocational placement will be required to organise their own transportation to and from the vocational placement host organisation’s facility.
*Security Clearances: Some qualifications require a security clearance (e.g., police check, valid blue card and/or yellow card) in order for the student to be eligible to undertake practical and/or vocational placement. Additionally, individual host organisations may have different requirements regarding vaccinations. Please discuss these with our Administration Team during the enrolment process and/or refer to the DP Training website for more information. Please note there are mandatory vaccination requirements within each state and it is up to the student to ensure they are complying with their own state, territory legislation and workplace organisation policies and procedures.
