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CERTIFICATE III IN

EDUCATION SUPPORT

COURSE OUTLINE

www.adapteducation.com.au 1300 380 335

Teacher Aide

Course

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CHC30213 Cerficate III in Educaon Support

CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people

CHCEDS001 Comply with legisla�ve, policy and industrial requirements in the educa�on

environment

CHCPRT001 Iden�fy and respond to children and young people at risk (E)

CHCEDS007 Work effec�vely with students and colleagues

CHCEDS016 Support learning for students with disabili�es in a classroom environment (E)

CHCEDS018 Support students with addi�onal needs in the classroom environment

CHCEDS002 Assist implementa�on of planned educa�onal programs

CHCEDS003 Contribute to student educa�on in all developmental domains

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

CHCEDS008 Comply with school administra�ve requirements (E)

CHCEDS004 Contribute to organisa�on and management of classroom or centre

CHCEDS005 Support the development of literacy and oral language skills

CHCEDS006 Support the development of numeracy skills

CHCEDS017 Contribute to the health and safety of students

HLTWHS001 Par�cipate in work health and safety (E)

CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

CHCEDS024 Use educa�onal strategies to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

educa�on (E)

Alternate Elec�ve units (E) may be available. Please discuss with an enrolment officer.

Welcome to Adapt Educa�on!

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

It is expected that students have well developed wri:en and verbal communica�on skills, basic

numeracy skills and basic computer opera�ng skills. A working with children check (also known

as a blue card in Qld) must be obtained prior to conduc�ng your voca�onal placement. Refer

back to our website for links to each State or Territory agency responsible for administering

working with children checks.

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DURATION

You will have up to 2 years to complete but can progress at any pace. Classroom based

students may complete in the allocated 20 week block but will have up to 2 years to complete.

As a guide someone spending 8hrs per week on assessment, could expect to complete the

course in approximately 8 - 11 months. Students receiving study benefits from Centrelink

(educa�on supplement) will be obligated to complete the course in: 40 weeks (full �me) or 69

weeks (part �me) .

COURSE OVERVIEW

This Na�onally Recognised course is suitable if you are currently

working as or seeking to work as a teacher aide in a primary,

secondary or special needs school.

STUDY MODE

Self-paced study means that you can study at �mes and loca�ons that suit you. No

assessment due dates and no �metabled lectures or webinars. Fast track your study or take

your �me – the choice is yours.

Classroom study provides a structured 20 week program (1 day classroom, 1 day self-paced

per week). This mode has all the perks of self-paced study with the addi�on of face-to-face

sessions with your trainer. Classroom loca�ons include: Brisbane, Ipswhich, Gold Coast. Please

talk to a staff member for current loca�ons and dates.

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• Online: benefit from an easy to navigate elearning course. The online course is interac�ve,

meaning less readings and more visually engaging resources. • Correspondence: receive course resources in a hardcopy format. Resources are presented

in a student porGolio for easy management. Assessment is provided on a USB s�ck.

GOVERNMENT FUNDING

This course is approved for funding through the following agencies/programs:

• Cer�ficate 3 Guarantee (eligible QLD residents only)

• Centrelink (Educa�on Supplement)

Contact us and we will let you know if you or your employer may a:ract funding.

Cer�ficate 3 Guarantee

To be eligible for this program you must:

• Be aged 15 years or above and no longer be at school

• Permanently reside in Queensland

• Be an Australian ci�zen or New Zealand ci�zen or Australian permanent resident

(including those with a visa on the pathway to permanent residency).

• Not hold or be currently enrolled in a Cer�ficate III or higher level qualifica�on

(Does not include qualifica�ons completed at school or abroad)

Students approved for the Cer�ficate 3 Guarantee program will pay a student contribu�on fee.

Concession card holders, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people will receive a concession.

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PRACTICAL

Students not currently working in the educa�on support industry will be required to complete

100 hours prac�cal placement as part of their study. You may choose to do your placement as

a full �me block or part �me. The placement can be completed at any stage during your

course. Adapt Educa�on can arrange your placement for you or you can arrange your own.

Addi�onal hours (up to 100hrs) placement may be required for school based students,

students on a traineeship, Early School leavers or those that have been assessed as having

limited work/life experience. This will enable more �me to develop skills in a work seJng.

ONLINE OR CORRESPONDENCE?

Self-Paced and Classroom based students may choose from the

following study styles for the theory component of the course:

PAYMENT

Payment plans are offered with no addi�onal fees or charges. You can nominate the

instalment amount and frequency you are comfortable with.

Standard course fee $1,980

For students who qualify for the Cer�ficate 3 Guarantee:

Standard Student contribu�on fee

Student contribu�on fee - Yr 12 fee free students

$100 ($5.88/unit)

$0

$1,980

$50 ($2.94/unit)

$0

CHC30213 Cerficate III in Educaon Support Non Concessional Concessional

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• Price quoted is for self-paced and classroom based training

• Discounts may apply for group enrolments

• Enrolments cannot be accepted from interna�onal students or those in Australia on a student or

educa�on visa.

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1. Go to adapteduca�on.com.au/enrol-now to complete your enrolment online; OR

2. Call us on 1300 380 335 to enrol over the phone

COURSE COMMENCEMENT

Upon receipt of your enrolment form an Adapt Educa�on staff member will contact you to

conduct a pre-enrolment interview and to confirm your enrolment.

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COURSE INDUCTION

All Adapt Educa�on students will receive a course induc�on. Induc�ons may be completed

face-to-face, on Skype, or over the phone. During your induc�on, your trainer will: take �me

to explain how to navigate your course resources and assessments; and provide you with

some guidance on the depth and content expected in some of the different assessments.

HOW TO ENROL

FIRST AID

You have the op�on of selec�ng HLTAID003 Provide first aid as an elec�ve unit within this

course. If selec�ng HLTAID003 Provide first aid as an elec�ve:

• The cost of the first aid unit is not included in Adapt Educa�on’s course fee. You will need

to pay the listed course fee to your selected first aid provider.

• Ensure that you are booking into a first aid course that includes the na�onally recognised

unit HLTAID003 Provide First Aid.

• Provide a copy of your Statement of A:ainment to Adapt in order to receive a credit.

Read the Student Handbook and this Course Outline before you enrol:

COURSE COMPLETION

On successful comple�on of all course requirements you will be issued a Na�onally Recognised

Cer�ficate III in Educa�on Support (CHC30213). All students comple�ng or discon�nuing their

studies will be required to complete a Training and Employment student survey.

ADAPT EDUCATION RTO # 32452 | PO Box 5830 Manly QLD 4179 | info@adapteduca�on.com.au

ASSESSMENT

Your assessment consists of two key areas:

• Theory assessment: text ac�vi�es, wri:en ques�ons, projects, evidence porGolios.

• Prac�cal assessment: includes demonstra�on of your skills in the workplace. Recorded as

observa�ons by your supervisor, prac�cal placement person or trainer.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Regardless of the study mode you select, you will have unlimited access to your trainer

through phone, email and instant messaging. We pride ourselves on having quick response

�mes to every query. Delivery and assessment of this course can be customised. Please discuss

your op�ons with Adapt to ensure that we have created the course that best suits you.

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