CHC40221

Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

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

This course is available in the following study modes:

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

Related career opportunities

This course will prepare you for the following roles.

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.