Melbourne City Institute of Education
Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support equips you with the required experience, training and expertise to work in various education support jobs.
This course reflects the role of workers who operate under the guidance of teachers in Australian public, private or community schools to support student learning.
Study from the comfort of your home to gain this qualification!
With a Certificate IV in School Based Education Support, you could become a…
- Teacher Aide in schools, preschools/kindergartens
- Education Support Staff
- Education Assistant (special needs, language, literacy, cultural support)
- School Age Care Assistant Educator (vacation care, OSHC, Kindergarten)
- Inclusion Support Worker
- Special School Teacher Aide
- SSO or School Support Officer
- Education Support Worker
- Learning Support Officer or Classroom Assistant
According to the National Skills Commission:
- There are currently 110,200 Teacher Aides employed in Australia
- Future growth for this occupation is forecasted at nearly 18%
- 22% of Teacher Aides work full-time
- Weekly earnings in this role are around $1,137
- 90% of Teacher Aides are women with an average age of 46.
Delivery mode
Melbourne City Institute of Education offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
100 hours of mandated work placement are required as part of the qualification within an approved school setting.Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Ongoing Discount Promotional Offer
Discounted Fee: $3,250
- Up to 35% Off for upfront payments (Save $1,750)
Full Tuition Fee: $5,000
Weekly Payments
- $125
- Pay in 40 instalments over the length of your course
Monthly Payments
- $500
- Pay in 10 instalments over the length of your course
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in School Based Education Support will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
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...
Education Assistant
An Education Assistant provides help to teaching staff in a school or other educational setting. You might assist with classroom activities or work...
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...
Integration Aide
An Integration Aide works with students with disabilities or other developmental issues in a primary or high school setting. You might help student...
About Melbourne City Institute of Education
MCIE is taking its place as a leading provider of outcomes-focused quality vocational education and training programs. Our courses are founded on the desire to provide practical education leading to real job outcomes matching industry needs. We empower our students to meet their career goals and have helped thousands of students gain jobs.
