Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
| Intake Date | Campus | Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| 21/07/2025 | Workplace | |
| 06/10/2025 | Workplace |
About this course
Transform your aspiration to work with primary and secondary school students into reality with this nationally recognised qualification.
With the growing demand for education support workers, gaining essential skills in this field will give you a competitive edge. You will learn to communicate effectively with students, their families and colleagues, observe student learning and development, support students with additional needs, ensure students' health, safety and well-being and understand your legal and ethical responsibilities.
To earn this qualification, you must complete a minimum of 100 hours of classroom work with primary or secondary school students in at least one Australian school, as specified in the Assessment Requirements for each unit of competency.
Career Opportunities
Education support worker in a primary or secondary school setting
Opportunities for Further Study
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care
Bachelor of Education
Skills or Knowledge gained
This course will equip you with the skills to work with teachers, primary and secondary school students, their families and other professionals in a school setting.
You will develop the skills and knowledge to enable them to provide enriching, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences and a supportive learning environment for primary and secondary school students. You'll develop knowledge in childhood development, literacy and numeracy development, behaviour management strategies, policy and legislation and curriculum implementation.
Through both the classroom and practical placements you will have the opportunity to set up learning experiences, become familiar with relevant policy and procedures and learn how to provide a safe learning and work environment.
Areas of knowledge that are covered in the course include:
* Legislation and policy
* Health and safety
* Mandatory reporting
* Diversity and Equity
* Childhood development
* Behaviour management strategies
* Setting up learning experiences
* Literacy and numeracy development
* Student supervision principles
* Working effectively with colleagues, students and families
* Documenting student learning and taking observations
* Roles and responsibilities for an education support worker
The role of a Certificate IV trained education support worker in the workplace includes foundational employability skills such as:
* Oral communication
* Problem-solving
* Reading and writing
* Self-management
* Planning and organisation
* Technology proficiency
* Initiative and enterprise
Entry Requirements
Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes
Mandatory entry requirements:
Students must obtain a clear National Police Check and Working With Children Check to participate in the workplace component of this course.
Students must also have a laptop with a camera and microphone for online workshops and/or support sessions, if required.
Additionally, students will undergo a pre-training review (PTR), which includes a language, literacy, and numeracy assessment, as well as a phone interview.
Some workplace settings may require proof of vaccinations.
Recommended entry Requirements:
Basic digital literacy skills, including experience using Microsoft Office 365.
Limitations to course Entry:
This course includes a mandatory workplace component in a school setting to complete practical assessments.
The inherent requirements for education support workers' roles and responsibilities include:
* Providing a child-safe environment (being able to move quickly if a child is in danger)
* Offering basic physical and emotional care for students (assisting with toileting, managing student behavior, supporting children with disabilities, which may include lifting, administering medication, and performing required treatments)
* Supervising in the playground, and during camps, excursions, and sporting activities and events
* Supporting the teaching team (may include setting up activities and supervising small or large group activities)
* Setting up and putting away learning materials and resources both indoors and outdoors, as required
* Standing for long periods, getting down to a child's level, and engaging in activities at a table or floor level
Minimum Industry Requirement
- Working with children check
- Police check
Licensing/Regulatory Requirements
Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No
Qualifications and Recognition - 2025
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in School Based Education Support.
Work Placement - 2025
Does this course require placement?: Yes
At least a minimum of 100 hours to be completed in a school setting.
Placement to be arranged by: Student
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $1,104.00 | $5,520.00 | $12,420.00 |
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,104.00 | $5,520.00 | $12,420.00 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this course
Sample course units
Assessment
The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.
You can expect that:
- assessment methods are clear
- assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
- assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
- educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.
