Education Support
Certificate III in
Overview
Preston, Epping
Preston, Epping
6 months full time
6 months full time
Minimum age of 18 years. Working with Children Check (WWC).
Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band below 5.0. Working with Children Check (WWC) and Police Check.
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A high impact career
Teachers’ aides make a real difference in the lives of the children they support. Working with children with special needs is an ideal career for people who enjoy working with children and possess patience, resilience and empathetic natures. Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certificate III in Education Support teaches a specialised skill set to provide this support. Opportunities for education support workers are expected to increase substantially in the next five years, with an additional 30,000 job opportunities predicted. You can expect to be in demand and enjoy job security and opportunities to learn and develop your career. More importantly, you’ll make a difference to people’s lives.
Learn to provide the support they need
Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certificate III in Education Support provides the skills needed to give extra literacy and numeracy support to students with special needs in classroom settings. You will learn with highly experienced teachers who will guide your learning and mentor you in the essential skills needed to work as an educational support assistant. You will participate in a number of excursions to primary schools and be given the opportunity to listen to guest speakers from industry. You will also gain hands-on skills via a 100-hour workplace placement.
Graduate classroom-ready
The successful completion of Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certificate III in Education Support qualifies you to work as a teacher’s aide or education support worker. You may gain employment as an education assistant, Indigenous language and culture teaching assistant or with some further study, an education officer. This is a comprehensive and widely recognised qualification that provides the ideal foundation for a successful career in education support for children with special needs or further studies in education, training or early childhood care.
Career Pathways
Where will this take me
As a teacher's aide, you will make a difference in the lives of the students you assist. You can work in all schools and community education settings that provide assistance to teachers and students. This work is ideal for parents needing to be home early for school-aged children.- Teacher's Aide
- Education Assistant
Pathways
Successful completion of this course will enable you to apply to enrol in a Certificate IV in Education Support, Diploma of Education Support or a Bachelor of Education.Akolda Bil
"It means future to me. All I was doing before this was working in small jobs, or jobs that aren't going to get me far in life, so studying is a huge deal to me. It got me where I am now.... Studying gave me a path to go somewhere in my life."
Course Details
How you learn
This course has a 100-hour workplace requirement.
- Online components
- Flexible
- Practicum
- Classroom
Assessment Methods
Assessment for each competency will be through a combination of on-the-job (practicum) and off-the-job tasks. Off-the-job assessment is a combination of class exercises, assignments and practical demonstrations.
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.
| Code | Subject | Elective | Hours |
| CHCEDS011 | SEARCH AND ASSESS ONLINE INFORMATION | Core | 20 |
| CHCEDS003 | CONTRIBUTE TO STUDENT EDUCATION IN ALL DEVELOPMENTAL DOMAINS | Core | 50 |
| CHCEDS004 | CONTRIBUTE TO ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT OF CLASSROOM OR CENTRE | Core | 30 |
| CHCEDS007 | WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH STUDENTS AND COLLEAGUES | Core | 40 |
| CHCEDS016 | SUPPORT LEARNING FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN A CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT | Core | 35 |
| CHCDIV002 | PROMOTE ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL SAFETY | Core | 25 |
| CHCEDS006 | SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF NUMERACY SKILLS | Core | 50 |
| CHCEDS014 | SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE | Core | 30 |
| CHCECE006 | SUPPORT BEHAVIOUR OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE | Core | 30 |
| CHCEDS012 | SET UP AND SUSTAIN INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL GROUP LEARNING AREAS | Core | 18 |
| CHCDIV001 | WORK WITH DIVERSE PEOPLE | Core | 40 |
| HLTAID004 | PROVIDE AN EMERGENCY FIRST AID RESPONSE IN AN EDUCATION AND CARE SETTING | Core | 20 |
| CHCEDS001 | COMPLY WITH LEGISLATIVE, POLICY AND INDUSTRIAL REQUIRMENTS IN THE EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT | Core | 35 |
| CHCEDS002 | ASSIST IN IMPLEMENTATION OF PLANNED EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Core | 40 |
| CHCEDS018 | SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS IN THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT | Core | 30 |
| CHCEDS005 | SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF LITERACY AND ORAL LANGUAGE SKILLS | Core | 55 |
| CHCEDS017 | CONTRIBUTE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY OF STUDENTS | Core | 30 |
Recognition of Prior Learning
You can seek Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where your work experience or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. RPL is individually assessed based on evidence submitted by the student to the teaching department. Applications for RPL will be assessed by relevant Melbourne Polytechnic trainers, academics and where appropriate, industry experts.
Studying at Melbourne Polytechnic
Student Services
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Services & support
Student Life at Melbourne Polytechnic
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Specialist Training Facilities
Melbourne Polytechnic has a large range of specialist training facilities in health and community, construction, hospitality, education and more.
Specialist Training Facilities
Scholarships
One of the most common misconceptions about scholarships is that you have to be 'top in your class' to apply. Melbourne Polytechnic scholarships are awarded on a range of criteria such as merit, your area of study and personal circumstances.
ScholarshipsFees & Costs
Free TAFE
Free TAFE places are limited for this course in 2020. Please call 9269 8400 and we can advise you whether Free TAFE places are still available.
Free TAFE for priority courses cover the cost of tuition fees for students who are eligible. Materials and amenities may still apply.
Please note that the Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative will pay your tuition fees for only one course. Once you have commenced in a tuition-free priority course, you are not eligible for further tuition-free places again, even if you do not finish your first tuition-free priority course.
Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.
To find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy we recommend you contact us help you find out.
Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1 November 2019. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.
After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.
For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.
Materials and Amenities cost
Students will need to order their course materials directly from the publisher, which we will help them to do in the first week of the course. They will also need to supply your own notebooks and stationery.Attend an Info Session
Requirements
Applicants should be over 18 years old on commencement of the course and hold a Working with Children Check (WWC). Academic: Australian Year 12 equivalencyEnglish: Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band below 5.0, Pearson PTE Academic 42 overall with no individual communicative skill below 36, or recognised equivalency
Other: Applicants must provide a 300-500 word written statement outlining any experience in Education settings (voluntarily, informally, or by paid employment) and the reasons why they want to study this course
Applicants will need to provide a Working with Children Check (WWC) and a police check
Next Steps
We're really excited for you to join the Melbourne Polytechnic community and we look forward to supporting you on your education journey.
The first step to enrolling is completing the application short form. You'll then receive a link to complete a few more personal details.
It is a mandatory government requirement for all prospective students to complete an online literacy and numeracy assessment. Once you are ready to enrol, you will be invited to attend of our Skills and Job Centres, or come to campus to complete your enrolment in person.
For certificate-level courses, you can pay by weekly or fortnightly direct debit using our Tuition Payment Plan. Read more about TPPs here.
If you need assistance with your application and the next steps, you can contact one of our Education and Course Advisors on 03 9269 8400 or follow a step-by-step guide to enrolling for vocational education local students.
All future international students will need to complete the short application form. After this, you will be redirected to the full enrolment application form and provide further documentation and forms specifically for International Students. Following this, you will be contacted by a member of the International Office who will support you in the next steps.
You'll find a step-by-step guide to enrolling for international admissions here
If you'd like to speak to one of our International Office staff directly, call +61 3 9269 8400
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