This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist teachers and support student learning in a range of classroom settings under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional. At this level, workers may be involved in facilitation of learning for a range of instructional groupings, including for those students in need of additional support. In these roles, the education support worker sources and analyses information from diverse sources, may work with limited direct supervision and could provide guidance to other workers.
Education support workers work mainly with students in classroom settings in primary or secondary schools, as defined by State/Territory legislation.
Work Placement Requirement
To achieve this qualification the candidate must complete a total of at least 100 hours of work in a classroom environment catering to primary or secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia.
Course Duration
12 – 18 months
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Potential Job Roles
- Education Assistant
- Education Support Worker
- Integration Aide
- Disabilities Support Worker
- Teacher Aide
- Home Tutor
SMART AND SKILLED FUNDING
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
ELIGIBILITY
- 15 years old or over
- no longer at school
- living or working in NSW
- an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen
Fees
| Course: | $4,950 (incl. Materials) |
Traineeship
Funding may be available for New Entrant trainees. Fee will be calculated upon eligibility by the State and Commonwealth Government.
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