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Certificate III in School Based Education Support
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CHC30221
Your experience supporting students in the classroom is a vital form of expertise that deserves recognition. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined pathway for this qualification. Register your interest today to be notified when we begin guiding candidates through the assessment of their school-based support skills.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist teachers and support student learning in a range of classroom settings. They complete general administrative as well as operational tasks to support students with learning under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional. Work requires use of discretion and judgement within the boundaries of established policies and procedures.To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 100 hours of work in a classroom environment catering to primary or secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
Qualification Code
CHC30221
Training Package
CHC — Community Services
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
15 (10 core + 5 elective)
Entry Requirements
This qualification has no entry requirements.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Teacher Aide | Assisting classroom teachers with the delivery of educational programs and the supervision of students. |
| Education Support Worker | Providing targeted one-on-one or small group support for students with specific learning or developmental needs. |
| Integration Aide | Working specifically with students with disabilities to facilitate their inclusion in mainstream classroom activities. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
While this qualification is nationally recognised, specific registration and 'Working with Children' checks are mandated by state authorities for school-based employment. Please note that obtaining the qualification does not automatically grant a licence or registration to practice.
Work Placement
IMPORTANTTo be awarded this qualification, the national standard requires a minimum of 100 hours of documented work in an Australian classroom environment. If you are currently employed in a school, your daily work hours can often be used to satisfy this requirement during the RPL assessment process.
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current resume and detailed position description
- ✓Reference letters from teachers or school principals
- ✓Records of employment within an Australian school
Classroom Support
- ✓Lesson plan contributions and implementation notes
- ✓Student developmental domain observations
- ✓Classroom activity logs and engagement strategies
Literacy & Numeracy
- ✓Evidence of supporting small group reading programs
- ✓Numeracy activity records and student feedback
- ✓Language and oral communication support samples
Diverse Needs
- ✓Notes on supporting Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- ✓Strategies used for students with additional needs
- ✓Communication logs with students and colleagues
Safety & Ethics
- ✓WHS inspection reports and incident documentation
- ✓Records of ethical practice and legal compliance
- ✓Health and wellbeing support logs for students
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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