Certificate III in School Based Education Support | CHC30221

Education Support
Broadmeadows Campus

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Course Snapshot

Campus

Broadmeadows Campus
	Code	CHC30221
	Length	9 months, 12 months
	Days	Monday & Tuesday 9.30am - 3.00pm
	Delivery Mode	Blended - Internal and External
	Start Date	21/07/2025
	End Date	May 2026
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Certificate III in School Based Education Support

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The Certificate III in School Based Education Support (CHC30221) provides skills and knowledge on specialist communication techniques with students and teachers. This children's services course is designed for people who currently work as an Education Support Worker/Integration Aide or for those who wish to seek employment as an Education Support Worker/Integration Aide.

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and workplace learning.

Full time - Classes are held 2 days per week from 9:30am - 3:00pm
Part time - Classes are held 1 evening per week from 5.30pm - 8.30pm

How will I be assessed?

Assessment involves both theory and practical skill assessment in the workplace. Most theory assessments are undertaken online.

What will I study?

To receive this qualification you must complete 10 core units and 5 elective units. Elective units have been chosen by Kangan Institute based on feedback from industry and staff qualifications.

All subjects in this course feature an online component. You will be supported in developing the skills necessary to undertake online learning.

What Skills will I have when I complete this course?

On successful completion of this course you will have the skills and knowledge to apply specialist communication techniques with students and teachers. You will be able to work with students with a range of learning and additional needs.

Meet Graduate Harriet Brown

"I enjoyed how passionate my teacher was. Her passion and joy for education support rubbed off on all of us. It made me excited for what was ahead and fostered my passion for education support."

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Meet Graduate Saba Naz

“My advice for my future students is that Kangan is a great institute with dedicated, committed and supportive staff.”

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Course Modules

Module Code	Module Title	Nominal Hours	Scope
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)	40	Core
CHCEDS033	Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment (CHCEDS033)	35	Core
CHCEDS034	Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs (CHCEDS034)	70	Core
CHCEDS035	Contribute to student education in all developmental domains (CHCEDS035)	60	Core
CHCEDS036	Support the development of literacy and oral language skills (CHCEDS036)	55	Core
CHCEDS037	Support the development of numeracy skills (CHCEDS037)	60	Core
CHCEDS057	Support students with additional needs in the classroom (CHCEDS057)	85	Core
CHCEDS059	Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students (CHCEDS059)	30	Core
CHCEDS060	Work effectively with students and colleagues (CHCEDS060)	50	Core
CHCEDS061	Support responsible student behaviour (CHCEDS061)	45	Core
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability (CHCDIS007)	100	Elective
CHCECE054	Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures (CHCECE054)	55	Elective
CHCEDS042	Provide support for e-learning (CHCEDS042)	30	Elective
CHCEDS045	Support student mathematics learning (CHCEDS045)	45	Elective
CHCEDS046	Support student literacy learning (CHCEDS046)	65	Elective
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (CHCPRT001)	40	Elective
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety (HLTWHS001)	20	Elective

Placement Details

A minimum of 100 hours practical placement is required to be completed whilst undertaking the studies.

Before you can start your practical placement, you will need to provide the following compulsory requirements:

A valid Working with Children Check (Volunteer)
A current National Police Check

To enrol with Kangan Institute to complete this course, you are no longer mandated to have evidence of your COVID 19 Vaccination. It is important to note that as a part of your studies, you will be required to complete a placement component. While no longer mandated, individual placement hosts will be guided by their individual policies and procedures in relation to vaccination requirements for staff and students. Students who are attending a school for placement purposes will need to comply with the policies and procedures of their host service.

Placement Duration

100 hours

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Course Dates

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Campus Location	Start Date(s)	End Date(s)	Days and Time
Broadmeadows Campus	21/07/2025	May 2026	Monday & Tuesday 9.30am - 3.00pm

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Career Opportunities

Qualification Details

Employment Opportunities

This course is designed to provide accredited training for people wishing to pursue a career as an Education Support Worker/Integration Aide in a primary, secondary or special school setting.

CAREER PATHWAYS

education support worker
ESO relief staff
Integration aid
pre-school field officer

Qualifications

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate III in School Based Education Support (CHC30221) . As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

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Fees

Training is delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Government funding.

Some or all of this training is provided with State or Federal Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

To you check your eligibility click here.

The fees listed below relate to 2025 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

Free TAFE

*You may be entitled to free tuition fees for this course if you meet the eligibility criteria for the State Government’s FREE TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. It's important to know that you may incur other fees, such as materials fees, and you'll need to cover these costs yourself.

This course is part of a Free TAFE Pathway Program. Free TAFE may cover tuition fees for additional courses in this Pathway Program.

Call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or contact us via our online enquiry form to find out more.

Tuition Fees

Enrolment type	Government Subsidised Indicative total tuition fee#	Concession Indicative total tuition fee#	Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee#
Standard	$3285.16	$657.03	$8787.8

Other Fees

Enrolment Type	Average course material fees	Average course consumable fees
Standard	$120.18	$53.21

# The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

* Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.

Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee and non-tuition fees (table 1) and any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

Student Contact Hours

Total hours^	Indicative hours*	Government Subsidised $/SCH	Indigenous Concession $/SCH	Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee $/SCH
755	755	$4.35	$0.87	$11.64

What costs and other fees should I expect?

You may be required to provide your own stationery.

^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

*This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2025. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

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Entry Requirements

Can I Apply?

There are no prerequisites for the Certificate III in School Based Education Support,(CHC30221) although students must be over the age of 18 by the time you are due to complete the course.

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How Will I Be Selected?

You will need to attend an information session and under take a literacy and numeracy assessment and Pre-training review.

How Do I Apply?

Click on the 'Apply Now' button to start. Fill in the preliminary application form and we will contact you via email or phone to progress your enrolment.

For course information, please call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or fill our enquiry form.

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