CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
Engage your passion for working with children and supporting their individual needs
This course provides job-ready skills to work in an education support or assistant role, helping students with additional needs.
Gain the practical skills and knowledge to assist the teaching staff in schools and provide care, instruction and supervision in kindergarten, pre-primary, primary and secondary school.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Where Armadale | Mandurah | Murdoch | Rockingham
When Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2025
How On Campus | Online and On Campus
Do you have a passion for working with children and supporting students with additional needs and disabilities? This course will provide you with a customised program in learning support to prepare you for roles such as an education assistant working in a school. You will learn to provide support to a classroom teacher and facilitate learning for students from kindergarten to Year 12.
This course requires police clearance and a working with children check prior to work placement. See the important information tab for instructions.
Important information
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate II or Certificate III |
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
SM TAFE actively promotes the employment availability of course graduates to key industry partners and organisations. We also seek expressions of interest from organisations for the placement of our students into work experience. In addition, this course involves work placement, giving you further opportunity to develop relationships with potential employers. We endeavour to assist students into a career pathway, but please be aware that employment is not guaranteed by us.
To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.
On campus delivery
This course is equivalent to 4 days per week when studied full time across one semester or 2 days per week when studied part time across 2 semesters. This includes in class time and work placement (See work placement tab for details)
At-home study
As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 10 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research.
You will need to have the basic technical requirements for at-home study. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
Work placement
100 hours of work placement is mandatory for completion of this course per semester per enrolment. SM TAFE will arrange a suitable work placement within industry for you. This can be achieved by attending a two-week block of work placement in Term 1 and a four-week block of work placement in Term 2. In order to undertake mandatory work placement, you must obtain the following:
- Working with Children Check (Not applicable to under 18 years unless students gain employment) AND
- The online National Police History Check (Department of Education Screening)
OR - WA Department of Education Confidential Declaration Form (if under 18 years of age)
These forms will be issued and completed at orientation.
Please be aware that industries and employers have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic which has meant that some work placements have been cancelled, put on hold or student places significantly reduced. While every effort is being made to work with our industry partners to secure work placements during this unprecedented time, there may be delays in students being placed. As a result of these delays some students may take longer than the expected time to complete their course. Lecturing staff will keep all students up to date and will inform students if this may affect them and cause a delay in finishing their course.
What you need for your first day of class
On your first day you should bring your SM TAFE confirmation enrolment receipt, your student ID and stationery (pen, notepad, USB and two white lever arch files).
Students will be expected to access to online learning resources with either a laptop or an iPad.
Online learning option
If you study this course online, please be aware that:
- You must be employed within the education sector as an active Education Assistant. Please provide evidence of employment e.g., Letter from the school
- You must complete 10 hours of at home study per week, including off campus reading and the completion of blackboard activities and assignments.
- 100 hours of work placement is mandatory for completion of this course and work in the education sector can be counted as practical hours.
- You will need to have the basic technical requirements for at-home study and be computer literate with available computer and internet access. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
- You will need to adhere to the Personal Protective Equipment requirements in line with the policy of your employer.
- If you are under 18 years of age it may be difficult to obtain employment in a school. However, there are career pathways you can follow for further training.
- Students must be proficient in written and spoken English, as the course requires communication with workers and clients.
- Students must have the ability to set aside between four and five days per week for attendance at classes, work placement and study.
In order to undertake mandatory work placement, you must obtain the following:
- Working with Children Check (WWCC) AND
- The online National Police History Check (Department of Education Screening)
OR - WA Department of Education Confidential Declaration Form (if under 18 years of age)
These forms will be issued and completed at orientation.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $10.50 |
| CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures | $0.00 | $41.50 |
| CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | $0.00 | $26.25 |
| CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning | $0.00 | $30.25 |
| CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning | $0.00 | $40.50 |
| CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning | $0.00 | $31.75 |
| CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support | $0.00 | $43.25 |
| CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | $0.00 | $42.50 |
| CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | $0.00 | $29.25 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $0.00 | $26.75 |
| CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | $0.00 | $18.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $52.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $26.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $39.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $107.75 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $10.50 |
| CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures | $0.00 | $41.50 |
| CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | $0.00 | $26.25 |
| CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning | $0.00 | $30.25 |
| CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning | $0.00 | $40.50 |
| CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning | $0.00 | $31.75 |
| CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support | $0.00 | $43.25 |
| CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | $0.00 | $42.50 |
| CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | $0.00 | $29.25 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $0.00 | $26.75 |
| CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | $0.00 | $18.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $52.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $26.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $39.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $107.75 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $10.50 |
| CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures | $0.00 | $41.50 |
| CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | $0.00 | $26.25 |
| CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning | $0.00 | $30.25 |
| CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning | $0.00 | $40.50 |
| CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning | $0.00 | $31.75 |
| CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support | $0.00 | $43.25 |
| CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | $0.00 | $42.50 |
| CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | $0.00 | $29.25 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $0.00 | $26.75 |
| CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | $0.00 | $18.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $52.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $26.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $39.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $107.75 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $10.50 |
| CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures | $0.00 | $41.50 |
| CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | $0.00 | $26.25 |
| CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning | $0.00 | $30.25 |
| CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning | $0.00 | $40.50 |
| CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning | $0.00 | $31.75 |
| CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support | $0.00 | $43.25 |
| CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | $0.00 | $42.50 |
| CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | $0.00 | $29.25 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $0.00 | $26.75 |
| CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | $0.00 | $18.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $52.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $26.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $39.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $107.75 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $10.50 |
| CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures | $0.00 | $41.50 |
| CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | $0.00 | $26.25 |
| CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning | $0.00 | $30.25 |
| CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning | $0.00 | $40.50 |
| CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning | $0.00 | $31.75 |
| CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support | $0.00 | $43.25 |
| CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | $0.00 | $42.50 |
| CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | $0.00 | $29.25 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $0.00 | $26.75 |
| CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | $0.00 | $18.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $52.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $26.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $39.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $71.75 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $10.50 |
| CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures | $0.00 | $41.50 |
| CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | $0.00 | $26.25 |
| CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning | $0.00 | $30.25 |
| CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning | $0.00 | $40.50 |
| CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning | $0.00 | $31.75 |
| CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support | $0.00 | $43.25 |
| CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | $0.00 | $42.50 |
| CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | $0.00 | $29.25 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $0.00 | $26.75 |
| CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | $0.00 | $18.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $52.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $26.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $39.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $71.75 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $10.50 |
| CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures | $0.00 | $41.50 |
| CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | $0.00 | $26.25 |
| CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning | $0.00 | $30.25 |
| CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning | $0.00 | $40.50 |
| CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning | $0.00 | $31.75 |
| CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support | $0.00 | $43.25 |
| CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | $0.00 | $42.50 |
| CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | $0.00 | $29.25 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $0.00 | $26.75 |
| CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | $0.00 | $18.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $52.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $26.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $39.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $71.75 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $10.50 |
| CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures | $0.00 | $41.50 |
| CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | $0.00 | $26.25 |
| CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning | $0.00 | $30.25 |
| CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning | $0.00 | $40.50 |
| CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning | $0.00 | $31.75 |
| CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support | $0.00 | $43.25 |
| CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | $0.00 | $42.50 |
| CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | $0.00 | $29.25 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $0.00 | $26.75 |
| CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | $0.00 | $18.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $52.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $26.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $39.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $71.75 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $10.50 |
| CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures | $0.00 | $41.50 |
| CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | $0.00 | $26.25 |
| CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning | $0.00 | $30.25 |
| CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning | $0.00 | $40.50 |
| CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning | $0.00 | $31.75 |
| CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support | $0.00 | $43.25 |
| CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | $0.00 | $42.50 |
| CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | $0.00 | $29.25 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $0.00 | $26.75 |
| CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | $0.00 | $18.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $52.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $26.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $39.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $71.75 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $10.50 |
| CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures | $0.00 | $41.50 |
| CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | $0.00 | $26.25 |
| CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning | $0.00 | $30.25 |
| CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning | $0.00 | $40.50 |
| CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning | $0.00 | $31.75 |
| CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support | $0.00 | $43.25 |
| CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | $0.00 | $42.50 |
| CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | $0.00 | $29.25 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $0.00 | $26.75 |
| CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | $0.00 | $18.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $52.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $26.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $39.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $71.75 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $10.50 |
| CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures | $0.00 | $41.50 |
| CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | $0.00 | $26.25 |
| CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning | $0.00 | $30.25 |
| CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning | $0.00 | $40.50 |
| CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning | $0.00 | $31.75 |
| CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support | $0.00 | $43.25 |
| CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | $0.00 | $42.50 |
| CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans | $0.00 | $43.75 |
| CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | $0.00 | $29.25 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $0.00 | $26.75 |
| CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | $0.00 | $18.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $52.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $26.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $39.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $71.75 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.