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Certificate III in School Based Education Support

National ID: CHC30221 | State ID: BGY5

Assist the teaching staff to help children learn

You'll develop the skills and knowledge to support students and teachers in providing learning and development, care and supervision for children from kindergarten to Year 12.

Do you have a career dream to work in Education Services, helping children to reach their fullest potential and making a daily difference in the lives of others?

This course will get you job-ready to become an Education Assistant or Teacher's Aide in a kindergarten, pre-primary, primary or secondary school, working with children from kindergarten to Year 12.  You will learn how to provide support to the qualified teacher in the classroom and be trained in how to assist students in their learning and development, including students with special needs.

Gain these skills:

  • implement planned education programs including literacy and numeracy
  • assist students in their learning and development
  • contribute to the safety and health of students
  • support students with additional needs
  • work effectively with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
  • support responsible student behaviour

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Teachers' Aide | Teachers' Assistant | Education Aides | Teachers' Aide 

Further Study Option(s)

Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Course overview

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Geraldton

Duration: 6 months

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Geraldton 6 months No No selection criteria

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Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)

Duration: One semester

Competitive: Yes

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Leederville

Duration: One semester

Competitive: Yes

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Midland

Duration: One semester

Competitive: Yes

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) One semester Yes No selection criteria
Leederville One semester Yes No selection criteria
Midland One semester Yes No selection criteria

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Murdoch

Duration: One semester

Competitive: Yes

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Rockingham

Duration: One semester

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Thornlie

Duration: One semester

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Murdoch One semester Yes No selection criteria
Rockingham One semester No No selection criteria
Thornlie One semester No No selection criteria

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Albany

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: Yes

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Bunbury

Duration: One semester

Competitive: Yes

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Katanning

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Manjimup

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Narrogin

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Albany Two semesters Yes No selection criteria
Bunbury One semester Yes No selection criteria
Katanning Two semesters No No selection criteria
Manjimup Two semesters No No selection criteria
Narrogin Two semesters No No selection criteria
Last updated on September 3, 2025