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Nationally Recognised Australian Qualification
Exclusive Bonus: Access to Earn & Learn
100 Hours of Work Placement Included
Once you have successfully completed the CHC40225 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support, you will be qualified to work in a range of rewarding roles across the education support sector, including:
**Please note that these figures are approximate and can vary based on factors such as location, experience, and specific employer. Salary data sourced from Seek.com.au, Jora, Jobs and Skills Australia, and PayScale.
Industry Snapshot There are currently over 136,700 Education Aides employed across Australia, with the industry experiencing strong annual employment growth of around 7,000 new roles per year. Education support roles also offer excellent work-life balance, with 69% of Education Aides working part-time, making this an ideal career for those who want to align their working hours with the school calendar.
This course consists of 17 units of competency (13 core + 4 electives).
Core Units
Elective Units
First Aid Certification Included
Your course includes HLTAID012, Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting, so you graduate with an additional certification that employers require.
"I enrolled in Certificate III Early Childhood last year. Through my trainer's guidance and patience, I was able to complete my placement where I was offered a job in childcare. With hard work, things went smoothly. I felt welcomed from the start. I would recommend others to join as they are just there for you." - Sapphire
"I started with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and have now been nominated as a Lead Educator. The right support can change everything. The guidance and patience from my trainers helped me complete my placement, where I was offered a job in childcare." - Kayla
“I completed my Cert 4 in Education Support recently. I had the privilege of having Ms Michelle Cassell as my tutor and she is no doubt a beautiful person ! She is such a patient teacher and so helpful whenever we face a blank wall.” - Glenda F.N
“It was a great experience studying here. Everyone was very supportive and friendly. My trainer Ayesha is an amazing teacher and I'm so grateful to have her. She made it easy to understand. Thank you for teaching our class and helping us through the learning process. Her course knowledge and expertise in teaching has put our minds at ease. I would highly recommend this institute.” - Jui
When you enrol in this course, you'll also unlock exclusive access to Earn & Learn, a dedicated recruitment agency owned and operated by this course provider, specifically designed to connect graduates with top employers across the school-based education support sector. Unlike other training providers that simply hand you a certificate and wish you well, this provider has built an entire recruitment business to actively place their graduates into jobs across primary schools, secondary schools, special schools, OSHC services, and learning support programs throughout Australia.
Earn & Learn operates a full job search portal with live job listings, job alerts, resume submission, internship programs, and direct employer partnerships giving you an unmatched advantage in starting your career immediately after completing your studies.
As part of this program, you will also receive:
To complete your qualification, you will need to undertake 100 hours of work placement in a registered Australian school setting. This gives you real-world, hands-on experience working directly with students, teachers, and school staff in a classroom environment.
You can self-organise your own placement at no extra cost, or have the course provider arrange it for you through their placement partner SkilTrak for a $250 administration fee.
Already have experience or qualifications in childcare or a related field? You may be eligible to fast-track your qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
RPL allows you to receive credit for skills and knowledge you've already gained through previous work experience, volunteering, or prior study, potentially reducing your course duration and cost.
Credit Transfer is also available free of charge for units you have already completed at another registered training organisation.
This qualification is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Industry Memberships
This course provider holds memberships with the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) and the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ensuring the organisation stays connected to current industry standards and workforce needs.
Further Study
After completing the CHC40225 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support, you can continue your education with the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121)
University Pathway
Graduates who complete the Certificate IV in School Based Education Support with this provider receive guaranteed entry into the Victoria University Diploma of Education Studies, a 1-year full-time program delivered in person or online, in real time from VU's Footscray Nicholson campus.
This means your Certificate IV can be the first step in a journey from vocational qualification through to higher education.
There are no prerequisite qualifications required to enter this program. To be eligible, you must:
