This is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), not a course you study. A qualified assessor evaluates the skills and experience you already have against the nationally recognised qualification.
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Turn Your School Support Experience into a Nationally Recognised Qualification

CHC40225 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support recognises the skills you already use at work through a formal RPL assessment pathway.

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CHC40225National Code
8 WeeksCourse Duration
100 hrsWork Placement
OnlineDelivery
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What You Get

Everything That Comes With This Course

Flexible Online RPL Delivery

The course is delivered entirely online through Recognition of Prior Learning, allowing experienced professionals to have their existing skills and knowledge formally recognised without unnecessary retraining.

Self-Reflection Questionnaire

Students begin with a self-reflection questionnaire to identify existing skills and knowledge, determining RPL eligibility and highlighting any areas requiring further development.

One-on-One Assessor Interview

Each student participates in a one-on-one competency questioning interview with a qualified assessor as part of the RPL process.

Assessment Conditions Checklist (ACC)

The ACC identifies the facilities, resources, and equipment the student has or had access to through their workplace, forming part of the RPL evidence gathering process.

Credit Transfer Recognised

Previous formal learning such as other VET qualifications can be recognised via credit transfer using copies of qualifications, records of results, statements of attainment, or authenticated VET transcripts from the USI platform.

100 Hours Of Work Placement

This qualification requires students to have completed a minimum of 100 hours of vocational placement in a classroom environment catering to primary or secondary school students within at least one school in Australia. CHCEDS047 specifically requires at least 100 hours of work within at least one school in Australia. Traxion only offers RPL services to students who have already completed these hours.

Same nationally recognised Certificate IV as study-trained graduates
Where This Can Take You

The Roles This Qualification Opens

Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Entry requirements vary by employer, and no specific job outcome is guaranteed.

181k+Employed in this field (AU)
School-based Teacher AideSchool-based Education AssistantSchool-based Education Assistance (Special Needs)School-based Literacy WorkerSchool-based Support Worker

Indicative market figures from publicly available Australia data (ABS / NCVER). 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

CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCECE054Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
CHCEDS033Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
CHCEDS045Support student mathematics learning
CHCEDS046Support student literacy learning
CHCEDS047Assist in facilitation of student learning
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
CHCEDS059Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at risk

Elective Units

CHCDIS014Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems
CHCDIS018Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCEDS042Provide support for e-learning
CHCEDS052Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs
After This Course

Where It Leads Next

Diploma of School Age Education and Care (CHC50221)

Graduates may progress to the Diploma of School Age Education and Care offered by Traxion Training. Offered through Traxion Training.

Diploma of School Age Education and Care (CHC50225)

Graduates may progress to the updated Diploma of School Age Education and Care offered by Traxion Training. Offered through Traxion Training.

Before You Enquire

Eligibility And The First Steps

Before You Apply

Meet language, literacy and numeracy standards for this level
Approximately 6 months of experience in the school-based education industry.
Completed a minimum of 100 hours of work in a classroom environment catering to primary or secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia.
Basic level computer skills and access to a computer required.
Students must complete a self-reflection questionnaire to determine RPL eligibility.
Completion of an Assessment Conditions Checklist (ACC) identifying facilities, resources, and equipment accessed through the workplace.
Enrolments are processed upon receipt of a completed enrolment form.

How It Starts

01
Complete and submit the enrolment/application form.
02
Complete the self-reflection questionnaire to identify existing skills and determine RPL eligibility.
03
Course adviser makes contact to offer further assistance.
04
Receive and complete the RPL Kit (Self-Assessment Questionnaire, Evidence Documents & Workplace Portfolio, Competency Questioning Interview, Observation Recording Sheets, Third Party Verification).
05
Assessor reviews evidence and determines competency outcomes.

All courses can be completed using an assessment-only pathway through RPL if the candidate possesses sufficient skills and experience as determined by the assessor. The RPL Kit includes a Self-Assessment Questionnaire, List of Evidence Documents & Workplace Portfolio, One-on-One Competency Questioning Interview, Observation Recording Sheets, and Third Party Verification from a current workplace supervisor.

The Money Part

Ways To Pay For It

$3,500

Full RPL assessment fee. As published on the provider's course fees page (verified 2026-07-10). s61.

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

Who is eligible for this RPL pathway?

This pathway suits experienced professionals currently working or recently working in a school support role, such as a teacher aide, education assistant, or literacy worker. You need practical experience in a school or education setting and access to workplace evidence that can be verified by a third party. Submit an enquiry to confirm whether your specific background meets the current eligibility requirements.

What evidence do I need to provide?

Evidence typically includes a completed self-reflection questionnaire, documentation of your workplace facilities and resources via the Assessment Conditions Checklist, and any prior qualifications such as statements of attainment or VET transcripts. Third-party verification from a supervisor or colleague may also form part of your evidence portfolio. Submit an enquiry to get a clear list of what Traxion Training requires for your circumstances.

What does the assessment process involve?

A qualified assessor reviews your evidence portfolio and conducts a one-on-one competency questioning interview. The assessor maps your evidence against each unit in the CHC40225 national training package. If your evidence demonstrates competency across all units, the qualification is awarded; where gaps exist, additional gap training may be required before those units can be completed.

How long does the RPL process take?

For candidates with relevant industry experience working in a school support role, the process typically takes approximately 8 weeks to 6 months. The actual timeframe depends on how quickly you can gather and submit your evidence and whether any gap training is needed. Submit an enquiry to discuss your specific situation and get a realistic estimate.

What happens if there are gaps in my competency evidence?

Where your evidence does not fully demonstrate competency for a particular unit, gap training may be required before that unit can be assessed as competent. This is a normal part of the RPL process and ensures the qualification reflects genuine, verified skills. Your assessor will identify any gaps clearly after reviewing your evidence portfolio.

What does this RPL assessment cost, and is a payment plan available?

A weekly payment plan may be available to help manage the cost. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and payment options for the CHC40225 RPL assessment.

About This Course

What This Course Is Really About

The CHC40225 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support is an AQF Certificate IV qualification for experienced school support professionals. Delivered by Traxion Training (RTO 32254), this pathway uses Recognition of Prior Learning: a qualified assessor evaluates your existing skills and experience against the national training package requirements. It is not a retraining course.

The assessment process includes a self-reflection questionnaire, a one-on-one competency interview with a qualified assessor, and an Assessment Conditions Checklist that maps the facilities and resources you have accessed through your workplace. If you hold previous VET qualifications, credit transfer may apply using certified records, statements of attainment, or authenticated transcripts from the USI platform.

If your evidence demonstrates competency across all units, you receive the same CHC40225 nationally recognised qualification as a student who completed the course through study. Where evidence falls short of a unit's requirements, gap training may be required before that unit can be signed off.

The College Behind It

Delivered By A Registered Training Organisation

TT
Traxion Training
RTO 32254
Nationally Recognised Training
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