This qualification covers workers in a range of education settings including public and independent schools and community education settings that provide assistance and support to teachers and students under broad based supervision.
Some jurisdictions may require specialist skill development and supervision by qualified teachers to address specific job roles.
Some job roles may require the education support worker to complete work external to the immediate education environment e.g. in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
Indigenous language and culture teaching assistant
Education assistant
Language worker
Education assistant (special needs)
Literacy worker
Education support worker
Support worker (working with children with disabilities)
Home tutor
Teacher aide
Homeland teaching assistant
Teacher assistant
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
14 units are required for award of this qualification including:
8 core units
6 elective units
A range of elective units is available, including:
Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Group B elective which required in some jurisdictions for reporting of child abuse
Other relevant electives listed below
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 2 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS or other public listing
Core units
CHCCHILD301A Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCEDS301A Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment
CHCEDS303A Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
CHCEDS312A Work with diversity in the education environment
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking education support work need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
Group A electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Group B elective - required in some jurisdictions for reporting of child abuse
The following elective is required in some jurisdictions to meet legislative requirements for mandatory reporting of child abuse:
CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
Other relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
The selection of electives should be guided by the type of service delivery and the setting.
Literacy and numeracy electives
CHCEDS305A Support the development of reading skills
CHCEDS306A Support the development of writing skills
CHCEDS307A Support the development of numeracy skills
CHCEDS308A Support the development of oral language skills
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
Electives for work with students with disabilities
CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCEDS335A Support students with additional needs in the classroom environment
CHCEDS330A Support learning for students with disabilities in a classroom environment
Electives for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Education Worker
CHCEDS317A Communicate with parents, students and colleagues in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander language
CHCEDS318A Work effectively as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander education worker
CHCEDS403A Promote and implement Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture programs
CHCEDS404A Liaise with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community re education program
Home tutor electives
CHCCN301B Ensure the health and safety of children
In some jurisdictions, it is a condition of employment that Education Support Workers are competent in basic first aid. Candidates and employers should clarify specific jurisdiction requirements for first aid.
