TAFE Queensland
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Develop your teaching career with this mid-level qualification. This course is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and is recommended for those who have some classroom experience in primary schools.
In this course you will develop your skills in education support and learn how to teach literacy and numeracy to children, as well as covering core learning areas of the Australian Curriculum. You will also complete studies in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and discover how to facilitate the inclusion of Indigenous history, culture, arts and language into the classroom.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to seek work as a qualified teaching assistant. You may also continue on with further studies in this area with successful completion of the certificate IV qualification providing up to 50% credit towards the diploma level qualification. Or take advantage of our pathway options and apply to progress into a Bachelor of Education at James Cook University.
Delivery mode
TAFE Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Gatton, Newton, Eureka and Wilkinson Streets, Cairns, QLD
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education will prepare you for the following roles.
Teacher's Assistant
A Teacher's Assistant works in primary and secondary schools to help teachers deliver classroom lessons. You might work with a small group of stude...
Teacher's Aide
A Teacher's Aide works alongside teachers in primary and high schools to deliver learning programs to a range of students. You might assist teacher...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker supports Indigenous students during their school activities. You might assist individual...
Learning Support Officer
A Learning Support Officer works alongside teachers in primary and high schools to deliver learning programs to a range of students. You might assi...
Education Officer
An Education Officer designs and delivers educational programs for various organisations, such as schools, community groups, government agencies, a...
Education Support Officer
An Education Support Officer provides vital assistance to teachers and educational institutions by supporting students’ learning and development. T...
Youth Worker
A Youth Worker supports children and young people who are going through a challenging time. You might provide guidance with issues such as homeless...
Project Officer
A Project Officer performs a range of duties surrounding a particular work project. You might have a specialised role such as managing a budget or...
About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
