Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

Overview

Gain the skills and knowledge you need to work in an education support role or a special education-focused support role in a range of education settings, including public and independent schools and community education, where you will provide assistance and support to teachers and students. Graduates with this qualification are able to work in schools alongside classroom teachers, and many graduates also continue with into studies at university in a teaching degree such as primary or secondary education while working in an Education Support role.

Delivery Methods

• Blended – Teaching and assessment will be conducted on-campus and online.
• Traineeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of a traineeship

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Enrol

• Blended (on-campus and online): Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.
• Traineeship: For traineeship information and enrolments, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Duration

Blended learning (on-campus and online), full-time: 12 months. | Traineeship: 12-24 months.

Schedule

• Blended (on-campus and online): Start February 2026, Thursdays 9am-3.30pm. This course is delivered as a combination of online and on campus classes.
• Traineeship: Individual training plans will be developed in consultation with your employer, as part of your traineeship.

Requirements

• Students should allow for an additional 20 hours of study per week, outside of scheduled class times for completing directed learning activities.
• This course contains some physical components in moving around the classroom, general lifting, kneeling on floor i.e. performing CPR (First Aid), moving tables and chairs, carrying equipment, manual handling tasks, pushing wheelchairs. Students may be asked to get a medical clearance from their GP if there is an underlying medical condition or disability.
• All students are required to complete a practical placement totalling 100 hours.
• A Working With Children’s Check (Victoria and New South Wales) will be required to undertake your placement for this course. Please note there may be a cost associated with these checks.

Information Sessions

Please join our teaching team for an online or in-person information session. Further details and registration via the links below.

• Tuesday 21 October, Drop in any time between 3-5pm. Wodonga TAFE main campus - 87 McKoy Street, West Wodonga - Building B.
• Thursday 16 October, 12pm: Register Here
• Tuesday 11 November, 7pm Register Here

Field Placement

• All students are required to complete a practical placement totalling 100 hours.
• A Working With Children’s Check (Victoria and New South Wales) will be required to undertake your placement for this course. Please note there may be a cost associated with these checks.
• Placement uniform shirts and badges will be provided by Wodonga TAFE. Placement services may also have expectations around workwear requirements.
• Students are required to have access to transport for placement.

Assessment

The assessments will include the validation of underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different learner needs will be selected. Assessment strategies may include:

• assignments
• observations
• written questions
• case study
• demonstrations
• log book
• work-related projects
• practical experience

Other Information

Find out more about traineeships at www.wodongatafe.edu.au/traineeships

Skills developed

- Understand the roles and responsibilities of an Education Support worker including legislative requirements.
- Understand of relevant learning frameworks in an education environment
- Support teachers to implement school curriculum as needed
- Use positive support techniques to support the behaviour of children and/or young people.
- Establish safe learning environments to facilitate the learning process.
- Adapt education resources to meet the needs of students with learning difficulties in consultation with teaching staff.
- Assist in the implementation of Individual Learning Plans (ILP) and behaviour management plans (BMP)
- Recognise and support the needs of diverse learners
- Reflect on own professional practice as an Education Support worker
- Implement work practices which support the protection of children and young people.
- Assist in the delivery of literacy programs
- Participate in workplace health and safety
- Gain practical skills through a 100-hour work placement in an education environment
- Support students' mathematics learning
- Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder.

Compulsory Units

CHCEDS052 Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
CHCEDS035 Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
CHCEDS036 Support the development of literacy and oral language skills
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

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF qualification.

Fees

From 1 January 2019, Free TAFE for Priority Courses is a Victorian Government program that will pay your tuition fees to study in this selected course at Wodonga TAFE, if you’re eligible, subject to minimum numbers.

Government Funded $4,568.50 (Tuition $4,379.50, Materials $189.00)
Concession $1,064.90 (Tuition $875.90, Materials $189.00)
Fee For Service $5,721.00 (Tuition $5,532.00, Materials $189.00)

Fees Additional Information

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements.

Materials Fees

• Student name badge
  - Placement log book
  - Placement uniform shirts
  - Literacy textbook

Careers

• Teachers aide (public school, private schools, early childhood centres)
• Integration aide
• Education support worker
• Disability support worker (Educational assistant) in adult education settings
• Behavioural support officer
• Employment coordinator
• Lifestyle support coach
• Residential care officer
• Senior care assistant
• Social educator
• Residential care supervisor

Pathways

There are many course pathways open to graduates, which may include higher level studies in general Community Services or Education and Care. Graduates may also continue their studies to university in an education-related degree such as Teaching or Education, with relevant skills and experience working within a classroom environment with their Education Support qualification. Find out more about Charles Sturt University's pathway to teaching via the CSU website, www.engage.csu.edu.au/teachers-aide Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

How to apply

Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

• Once you submit an application for this course you will receive a separate email from LLN Robot assessment to complete a Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment online. Please check your junk mail if this does not come to your inbox. All students are asked to complete an LLN assessment to determine any support requirements and to ensure the course and mode of delivery is suitable for the student.
• Please allow one hour to complete the LLN Robot assessment. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as there is an audio section in the assessment.
• Your LLN Assessment will need to be completed one week after receiving it to progress your application to the next stage, or your application may be withdrawn due to inactivity.
• If you are unable to access the LLN Robot link please contact our Customer Experience team as soon as possible.
• Note: Completion of the LLN Robot Assessment does not guarantee a place in the course at Wodonga TAFE. Numbers are limited and selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. If an applicant is not accepted into their preferred course they will be contacted and provided information on alternate pathways and/or courses.

For traineeship information and enrolments, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.