Earn a nationally recognised CHC40225 and step into a classroom support role across any Australian state or territory. Study online, at your own pace.
Earn a nationally recognised CHC40225 and step into a classroom support role across any Australian state or territory. Study online, at your own pace.
Roles graduates commonly move into across Australia. Your path depends on experience, employer and location.
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What you’ll typically need to get started in this nationally recognised qualification.
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Study online at your own pace, accessible 24/7, suitable for busy lifestyles including those balancing work and family commitments.
Access ongoing trainer guidance from experienced education support professionals, including feedback, technology support, and professional mentoring.
Placement coordination support provided via Skiltrack. Students complete 100 mandated hours in a registered Australian school over 19 weeks.
Available to students in metropolitan, regional, and remote communities across Australia.
CHC40225 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support is a nationally recognised qualification relevant across all Australian states and territories.
Graduates can apply for roles in government and non-government schools across Australia, including Teacher's Aide, Education Support Officer, and Learning Support Officer positions.
MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.
The provider has a large network of domestic marketing partners and international education agents/partners across multiple countries facilitating student enrolments.
MCIE is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that offers vocational education and training. It provides Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer services to candidates, assessing competencies acquired through formal, non-formal, and informal learning against training package or VET accredited course requirements.
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CHC40225 is registered on the AQF and delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172).
Dedicated career services to help graduates move into work.
Ongoing support throughout your studies, including post-placement support.
This course covers the skills needed to support students and teachers in Australian school settings. Students learn how to assist with learning activities, support students with diverse needs, and work effectively within school teams. The course suits people balancing work or family commitments who want to move into an education support career.
Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education, the course is completed entirely online and self-paced over 52 weeks (excluding a 4-week summer break). Students have 24/7 access to course materials and receive ongoing guidance from experienced education support trainers, including feedback, mentoring, and technology support.
A mandatory 100-hour placement in a registered Australian school is part of the course. Placement is coordinated over 19 weeks with support provided through Skiltrack. The course is open to students in metropolitan, regional, and remote communities across Australia.
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Nationally recognised training: CHC40225 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support – Online is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172).
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Last updated: July 2026