QUALIFICATION

Certificate III in School Based Education Support

National Code: CHC30221
TAFE SA Code: TP01331

2025 start

Description

Gain the knowledge to work in a range of education settings, including primary or high schools, and community education settings. You will develop a range of skills to support teachers and help students to develop literacy, numeracy and computer skills, or work with students with disabilities.

This course is delivered via facilitated online classes. For further information see under Important Information below.

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18 months

Part Time

School Services Officer

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Campus / Location

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Study Mode

Study Load

Scheduled

Virtual Classroom

652307

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Part Time

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Part Time

Day Classes

Evening Classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

Completion of the Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA)

If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
Delivery is through online virtual classrooms. You will need a computer with a camera and reliable internet connection.

Industry Conditions and Skills
You will be working closely with school students and education professionals to provide learning and development support in a school environment.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
If you do not hold the following, a current Working with Children Check and Child Safe Environments certificate, you will be required to complete these and will be advised of the associated costs prior to registration. In addtion you will be required to purchase the recommended textbook (approx $100).

Vocational Placements

You will be required to complete a vocational placement in a classroom environment catering to primary or secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia.
Vocational placement will be required throughout the duration of your study.
If you are not currently working in a school, you will be allocated a vocational placement organised by TAFE SA's Placement team.
To make sure that you are able to be placed, you will need to provide the required clearances, documentation and certificates by a date to be advised.

Mandatory Requirements
You will require a current Working with Children check, a Safe Environments for Children and Young People - Through Their Eyes certificate and a Responding to Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RAN-EC) certificate to start your vocational placement. If you do not have these checks and certificates you will not be able to commence your vocational placement. Schools and educational services may have their own policies on vaccination. You may need to provide evidence of vaccination.

Fees

Average cost per semester

Total Fees for the 18 month course

Subsidised

$1,014

$3,041

Concession

$619

$1,856

You may be eligible for government subsidised training.

Subsidised Training Eligibility

Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).

What is the CSPA?

Full Fee

$1,962

$5,885

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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Upfront Payment

Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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Payment Plan

If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

School services officers and early childhood workers.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Certificate III in School Based Education Support (CHC30221)
This qualification covers working with diverse people, legislative, policy and industrial requirements, education programs, contribute to student education, organisation and management of classrooms, supporting development and student safety. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 10 core units and 5 elective units.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

90%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

87%*
of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.

* 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

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