Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

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Fee type for this course: Full fee

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Overview

Gain the skills and confidence to provide school-based support to students with diverse needs with a Certificate IV in School Based Education Support CHC40221 at Victoria University (VU).

Become a vital supporter of students with additional needs, including those with disabilities and neurodiversity. You’ll also be able to support students of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

Develop the essential skills and confidence to work collaboratively with teachers in primary and secondary schools to improve outcomes for students in need. With a Certificate IV in School Based Education Support CHC40221, you’ll be ready to begin the rewarding work of:

developing trusting and supportive relationships with individual students and their families
providing students with the tools and support to help them thrive at school
communicating effectively about students’ progress.

You’ll practise your skills during your 120 hours of practical work placements, in addition to studying essential topics such as:

child development
supporting students’ literacy and numeracy learning
assisting students with disabilities or autism spectrum disorder
supporting students who are at risk.

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_{This course is in transition. The course code, title, units, and content may change in future. Further information will be provided on the VU website when available, upon enrolment and/or during your training.}

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

Fees & scholarships

Fees

Fee type¹	Tuition²	Materials³	SSAF⁴
Free TAFE	$0	$178 (max)	$261 (max)
Skills First subsidised	$6,077.10	$178 (max)	$261 (max)
Concession	$1,215.42	$178 (max)	$112 (max)
Full fee (not subsidised)	$12,068	–	–

Fee type¹	Tuition²	Materials³	SSAF⁴
Free TAFE	$0	$217 (max)	$256 (max)
Skills First subsidised	$5,775.40	$217 (max)	$256 (max)
Concession	$1,155.08	$217 (max)	$110 (max)
Full fee (not subsidised)	$12,068	–	–