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Unlock the door to a world of teaching opportunities and global connections with 11021NAT Certificate IV in TESOL - your gateway to English language teaching!
Study from the comfort of your home to gain this qualification!
This program is designed to equip you for paid or volunteer employment in ‘English as a Second Language’ (ESL) teaching positions. It will provide you with a range of knowledge and skills to plan and deliver English lessons, as well as further develop specific competencies in an elective area. With a high focus on practical demonstration of skills, you will be ‘employment ready’ upon your graduation.
With an Australian Bachelor’s degree in any field, Certificate IV TESOL graduates could gain employment at the following institutions:
- TAFE
- Private English language colleges
- Community and migrant centres
- Universities that offer ELICOS programs
Students who hold this qualification only, could have employment opportunities...
- in private tutoring, or
- paid work overseas
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.
Looking to start your career in early childhood education and care?
This Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care teaches you how to support children’s development when working with babies or children up to 6 years in family day care, after-school care or other childcare environments.
The course is an entry level qualification into the Early Childhood industry. This qualification supports future career progression, meeting the pre-requisite requirements to enrol on the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Study from the comfort of your home to gain this qualification!
Career Prospects
- Childcare Worker
- Family Day Carer
- Child Carer
- Childcare Assistant
Workforce Demand
According to the Victorian Skills Authority, there were 31,021 Child Carers employed in Victoria in 2022, with 2,734 workers required by 2025.
The National Skills Commission indicates:
- There are currently 136,100 Child Carers employed in Australia
- Future growth for this role is at nearly 6%
- Weekly earnings for Child Carers are around $1,059
- 47% of Child Carers work full-time
- 95% of Child Carers are women, with an average age of 33.
If you’re passionate about helping young children grow, learn and thrive, the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care offers the skills and knowledge to turn that passion into a meaningful career. This diploma prepares you not just to work in childcare but to lead.
You’ll gain the confidence to implement, evaluate and be creative with programs that support children’s learning across all areas—emotional, social, physical, and cognitive. You’ll also learn how to guide and support other educators in your team.
With the growing demand for qualified educators across Australia, this diploma opens the door to a stable and fulfilling career. Whether you want to work in long day care, kindergartens, or community centres, your skills will be in demand—and you’ll be doing work that truly matters.
Career Prospects
- Nominated Supervisor
- Early Childhood Educator
- Group, Team or Room Leader
- Early Childhood Centre Manager
- Early Childhood Centre Coordinator
- Educational Leader
- Early Childhood Educator
Facts
- There are currently 24,500 Child Care Centre Managers in Australia
- This occupation has considerable future growth of 21.8%
- Average weekly earnings are $1,494
- Currently 24,500 Child Care Centre Managers in Australia
- 72% of CCMs work full-time
Pathway to University
This program provides a direct pathway into Victoria University’s Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (reduced from 3 years to 2 years) or extended Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership (reduced from 4 years to 3 years), developing the skills and practical experience to set themselves apart.
Learn moreAgeing support workers work with people from vastly different cultural and social backgrounds, including mothers, fathers, grandparents and great grandparents who need support from others to live with care or in care facilities.
Ageing Support workers:
- support the elderly at home and in regulated care services
- plan support activities to enhance socialisation, good mental health and physical condition of residents and clients
- set up indoor and outdoor activities and entertainment
- support residents and clients exercise their mental agility