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Become a School Education Support Worker

Earn the CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support, a nationally recognised qualification for a career helping students thrive in the classroom.

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CHC40221National Code
42 WeeksCourse Duration
100 hrsWork Placement
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What You Get

Everything That Comes With This Course

Blended Training Delivery

Program is delivered as blended training, both in-person and remotely in real-time via Microsoft Teams, approximately 7.5 hours per week.

Canvas LMS Access

Most assessments are delivered online via the Canvas LMS. MCIE provides access to Microsoft Office.

100 Hours Work Placement

Mandated 100 hours of work placement included as part of the program in CHCEDS047.

Nationally Recognised Training

Leads to an Australian Qualification that complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), or a Statement of Attainment.

Earn & Learn Recruitment Access

The provider has a large network of domestic marketing partners and international education agents/partners across multiple countries facilitating student enrolments.

Career & Employment Support

Melbourne City Institute of Education provides dedicated career services including job search assistance, resume writing, and interview preparation to help graduates find employment.

Student Wellbeing Support

Committed ongoing support to participants whilst training; post placement support available.

100 Hours Of Work Placement

100 mandated work placement hours included in CHCEDS047. Candidates may need to provide National Police Check, Working with Children Check, flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccinations.

Funding May Apply

You may be eligible under Victorian Government subsidised fee (Skills First). Your eligibility is confirmed when you enquire.

Where This Can Take You

The Roles This Qualification Opens

Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Salary ranges shown are published by the provider for this course.

181k+Employed in this field (AU)
$51,600Median income in the first year after training (NCVER, 2025)
Teacher Aide
$55,122+ a year
Weekly earnings around $1,137. There are currently 110,200 Teacher Aides employed in Australia.
Graduate (Education Field) – First Full-Time Job
$64,900+ a year
Middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Education field starting their first ever…
Education Support StaffEducation Assistant (special needs, language, literacy, cultural support)School Age Care Assistant Educator (vacation care, OSHC, Kindergarten)Inclusion Support WorkerSpecial School Teacher AideSSO or School Support OfficerEducation Support WorkerLearning Support Officer or Classroom Assistant

Indicative market figures from publicly available Australia data (ABS / NCVER). Salary ranges are indicative and vary by state, setting and experience. No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.

What You'll Learn

The 17 Units Behind The Qualification

Every unit is nationally recognised and sits on your transcript individually, which matters for credit and recognition later.

17Total Units
13Core Units
4Electives
100Placement Hours

Core Units

CHCEDS033Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
CHCPRT001Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCEDS059Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
CHCEDS047Assist in facilitation of student learning (100 Mandated WP hours)
CHCEDS046Support student literacy learning
CHCEDS045Support student mathematics learning
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCECE054Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
CHCEDS048Work with students in need of additional learning support

 

CHCEDS051Facilitate learning for students with disabilities
CHCEDS056Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder
CHCEDS058Support the implementation of behaviour plans
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Elective Units

BSBPEF301Organise personal work priorities and development
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
HLTAID012Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
CHCEDS049Supervise students outside the classroom
From Past Students

What Students Say About It

Hi, I am done my diploma of early childhood education and care from this school. My trainer name is Seema. She is the best trainer and explained the content very well. She is very friendly with the students. Thank you so much Seema and thanks to Maryan.
Suchi · Provider Website
This course is really great with awesome teachers!
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Before You Enquire

Eligibility And The First Steps

Before You Apply

18 or over at enrolment
Australian citizen or permanent resident
Meet language, literacy and numeracy standards for this level
Must complete a Pre-Training Review
Meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for this program level
Demonstrate suitability as a candidate for the program
Must have a Unique Student Identification (USI) number

How It Starts

01
Complete Pre-Training Review
02
Meet LLN skill standards
03
Obtain a USI number (or authorise MCIE to apply on your behalf)
04
Enquire or apply online
05
Provide required documentation (e.g. police check, working with children check) for work placement
The Money Part

Ways To Pay For It

Pay Upfront

Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.

Government Subsidised Fee – Regional VIC

Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.

Government Subsidised Fee – Melbourne Metropolitan

Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.

Concession Fee – Regional VIC

Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.

Concession Fee – Melbourne Metropolitan

Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.

Full fee for domestic students. Textbooks and materials $140 additional. Textbooks and materials $140 additional. Textbooks and materials $140 additional. Textbooks and materials $140 additional. Textbooks and materials $140 additional.

Exact fees, plans and any funding eligibility are confirmed by the provider when you enquire. No payment is made through Get Course.

Before You Ask

Questions People Ask First

What are the entry requirements for this course?

Entry requirements can vary depending on your background and circumstances. Submit an enquiry to confirm the current requirements before applying.

How much does the course cost?

Pricing is not listed here as it may vary depending on your eligibility for government funding or concessions. Submit an enquiry to get up-to-date pricing details.

How long does the course take to complete?

The course runs for 42 weeks, delivered across 38 structured sessions. This includes 7 weeks of work placement and allows for a 4-week Christmas holiday break where applicable.

How is the course delivered?

Melbourne City Institute of Education delivers this course in a blended format, combining in-person attendance with live online sessions via Microsoft Teams. Classes run approximately 7.5 hours per week. Most assessments are submitted through the Canvas LMS.

What does the work placement involve?

The course includes 100 mandatory hours of work placement, completed as part of unit CHCEDS047. Placement takes place in a real school or education setting. Submit an enquiry to confirm how placement is arranged and supported.

What jobs can this qualification lead to?

This qualification prepares students for roles such as teacher aide, education assistant, learning support officer, inclusion support worker, and school support officer.

About This Course

What This Course Is Really About

This course covers the skills needed to support teachers and students across a range of school settings. Students learn how to assist with learning activities, support students with additional needs, and contribute to inclusive classroom environments. The course spans 42 weeks across 38 structured sessions.

Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education, the program uses a blended format, combining in-person sessions with live remote classes via Microsoft Teams, approximately 7.5 hours per week. Assessments are completed through the Canvas LMS, with Microsoft Office access provided. The pace is structured, not self-directed, so students progress through content week by week.

The course includes 100 hours of mandated work placement, completed as part of unit CHCEDS047. This suits people who want hands-on experience in a real school environment alongside their study. Career and wellbeing support services are available throughout training and after placement.

The College Behind It

Delivered By A Registered Training Organisation

MC
Melbourne City Institute of Education
RTO 22172
In-house career services: job search, resume and interview preparation
Earn & Learn, the college's own recruitment service
Committed ongoing support to participants whilst training; post placement support available.
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