Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

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Take the next step in your career in education by adding to your foundation knowledge with this intermediate qualification. This course is perfect for people looking to progress their career as a teacher aide, working in public or private schools.

According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook service the number of people working as teacher aides is expected to see very strong growth in the coming years. This is a very large occupation with around 85,000 job openings expected over the next five years.

This course gives you the skills needed to support students in literacy and numeracy, the specific learning needs of individual students, and to work with students with a disability. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals will give you the tools you need to support students and teachers in the classroom setting.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a teacher aide across various school settings. It will also give you the skills you need to undertake further studies in education.

Do you know your job experiences can be converted to a qualification?

In Australia there are few ways you can get qualified or apply for credit exemption in university or vocational college. First method we all know is traditional classroom based learning. Another is based on your prior complete , partially complete education , knowledge, skills and job experiences. This process is 100% legal and approved by the Australian Government. called Recognition of Prior Learning ( RPL).

The qualification outcomes are the same as you were completing this course in the classroom. Many experienced professionals would convert their skills and experience by talking about the RPL program. Assessment done mostly through emails. No need to attend face to face classes or repeating the things you already know.

Mode of Study

Classroom Based: Best for students with no experience and skills.
Duration: 1 year.
Delivery: Online and Self paced.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Best for students with knowledge, skills and experience.
Duration: 3-6 months (depending on assessment and evidence gathering)
Delivery: Online and Self paced

What do you need to start?

Have you partially completed your studies elsewhere?
Is your prior education related to aged care and disability care study from TAFE or private colleges but failed to complete due work and family commitment. You can claim credit or full qualification with partial education and skills. .
Do you have local or overseas experiences?
You can claim for the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certificate with your overseas education, job skills, knowledge and experiences.

What documents are required to apply for the Recognition of Learning (RPL) program?

We need the following documents to check your eligibility and complete for the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program.
– Resume
– Reference
– Payslips
– Create USI (if you do not have one) https://www.usi.gov.au/providers/create-usi-student
– Payment for the invoice
– RPL assessment.

Why is RPL preferred by many professionals like you over classroom-based studies?

RPL can be completed online from the comfort of your home. It is a cost saving way of getting qualified and allowing you to save a substantial amount off course fees.

Avoid repeat learning and classroom study by recognising what you already know, online and from the comfort of your home.

Usually, the classroom based study will require you to complete all the assignments and assessments whereas RPL is recognising your skills that does not require you to complete any assignments.

Save Time

Forget years of study! RPL can be completed within weeks, exempting you from studying one or all the units of your qualification.

Save Money

RPL is a cost-effective way of achieving your qualification, allowing you to save a substantial amount off course fees.

Save Effort

Avoid repeat learning and classroom study by recognizing what you already know, online and from the comfort of your home.

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How RPL Works

So It's basically four steps process>

You will be given opportunities to prepare your Evidence portfolio; that includes (Resume, Work references, work photos and videos ) When it’s completed, you’ll have a brief discussion with an RPL specialist who will walk you through the process.Start with a simple Self-Assessment checklist. Next, we’ll work with you to gather your supporting evidence. Going through all of your work experience and determining suitable evidence can be hard. We strive to make it easier.

An assessor from the RTO will have a competency conversation with you to understand the suitability of the program.After you identify the qualifications you’re eligible for, it’s time to get started! You’ll receive a number of documents that will start the process.

You need to be verified by a third party, usually by your boss/manager. They need to provide signed documents called “Third Party Verification”

It’s time for the good news.RPL Process is complete provided you meet the requirements of each Unit of Competencies. You’re then issued with a Nationally Recognised Qualification from one of our RTO partners. Congratulations!

frequently asked questions

I have overseas experience. Can I apply for this qualification?

We recognise overseas experience and the chance is very high that you may be eligible for the qualification. Click the button Apply Now to check if you are eligible.

How long will it take to get the qualification?

After the initial paperwork, you’ll be provided with an “RPL Kit”. Complete the assessments of that RPL Kit and send it to us. If you are marked as competent, you’ll be awarded with a qualification.

Most of our students get their qualifications within 4-8 weeks.

Is it a Nationally Recognised Qualification?

Yes, we provide Nationally Recognised Qualification by our partner RTOs.

Do you offer a payment plan?

Yes, we offer a payment plan.

Are You Eligible For Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program?:

✔ An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen?
✔ Have 1 year of minimum work experience
✔ Has study right in Australian educational institution