Partners in Training Australia
12 months
Become a qualified Education Support Worker with this Certificate IV, designed to equip you with practical skills to support student learning, manage behaviour, and work with diverse learners including those with special needs and autism spectrum disorder in primary and secondary schools.
There are no mandatory prerequisites to enrol in this qualification. However, applicants must attend a course information session and complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and Language, Literacy and Numeracy and Digital skills assessment (LLND) to determine suitability. You will need access to a computer, laptop, or tablet with a stable internet connection, Zoom application, headphones/speakers, microphone, and webcam capabilities for virtual classes. For work placement, you must obtain a current and satisfactory Victorian Working with Children Check, Police Record Check, and be fully immunised.
The course comprises 17 units of competency: 13 core units and 4 elective units. Core units cover working with diverse people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, legal and ethical obligations, supporting student mathematics and literacy learning, facilitating student learning, supporting students with additional learning needs and disabilities, supporting students with autism spectrum disorder, implementing behaviour plans, health and safety, professional practice reflection, and identifying at-risk children. Elective units include implementing participation and engagement strategies, supervising students outside the classroom, supporting responsible student behaviour, and workplace health and safety. The course includes a minimum of 100 hours of work placement in a classroom environment.
Partners in Training Australia specialises in delivering high-quality training for the Health and Community Services sector across Regional Victoria and Metropolitan locations. The provider offers flexible learning options including online and blended delivery designed for people with busy work lives and family commitments. Training is nationally recognised and government-subsidised, making it more affordable than many other providers. Expert trainers are experienced professionals actively engaged in the industry, ensuring training is up-to-date and job-ready. Strong industry connections provide work placement opportunities and pathways to employment for graduates.
Graduates may seek employment within the education industry in roles such as Education Assistant, Education Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant, Teacher Aide, Classroom Teacher Aide, Special Needs Support Worker, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker. The employment outlook is positive, with growing student populations, nationwide focus on student wellbeing, and widespread rollout of inclusive education practices keeping local demand stable at 8.6% growth through May 2035 (an increase of 184,800 jobs nationally). Graduates may also consider further study in the Diploma of Educational Studies or Diploma of Teacher Education offered at many Australian tertiary institutions.
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