CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support
Support our young people to achieve a bright future.
The Certificate III in School Based Education Support provides participants with the skills to assist school teaching staff in the care and supervision of a class of students, ranging from kindergarten to year 12.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.
Overview
Campus Online
When Available all year
Study Mode Online
Education assistants and Special needs education assistants work in all schools throughout the Kimberley and Pilbara.
Participants will learn how to:
- Work with children and young people at risk of harm
- Work with culturally diverse students, families and co-workers
- Assist students in their learning and development
- Contribute to the safety and health of students
- Support students with additional needs
You will also gain skills and knowledge for communicating with teachers and parents, understanding the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and supervising students outside the classroom.
You will complete general administrative as well as operational tasks to support students with learning under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional.
Students must be based in the Kimberley or Pilbara region to enrol in this qualification, in order to satisfy the supervised work placement assessment criteria.
Students will gain skills to support school students in:
- Literacy and numeracy support
- Individual and group support
- Behaviour management strategies
- Additional needs
- Working with others
This course is suited to you if:
- You enjoy working with children
- You are currently working with others in a school setting providing support to children
- Are capable of completing a work placement
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,150.20 + Resource fee $253.85 )
(Tuition fee* $340.80 + Resource fee $253.85 )
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2025.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCEDS033 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment |
| CHCEDS034 | Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs |
| CHCEDS035 | Contribute to student education in all developmental domains |
| CHCEDS036 | Support the development of literacy and oral language skills |
| CHCEDS037 | Support the development of numeracy skills |
| CHCEDS057 | Support students with additional needs in the classroom |
| CHCEDS059 | Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students |
| CHCEDS060 | Work effectively with students and colleagues |
| CHCEDS061 | Support responsible student behaviour |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures |
| CHCEDS041 | Set up and sustain learning areas |
| CHCEDS048 | Work with students in need of additional learning support |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |