CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support
Support students with additional needs, and assist teachers with creating comfortable and encouraging class environments.
This qualification is nationally recognised, providing you with future job opportunities to gain employment in the education...
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Geraldton | Northam | Kalgoorlie | Carnarvon
When Semester 1, 2025 | Available all year round
Study Mode On campus | Online | Online and on campus
Support students with additional needs, and assist teachers with creating comfortable and encouraging class environments.
This qualification is nationally recognised, providing you with future job opportunities to gain employment in the education sector. It is aimed at workers who provide assistance and support to teachers and students in a range of educational settings. These may include public, Catholic and independent schools and community education centres.
You will learn how to effectively communicate with students and colleagues, provide support to students in developing their literacy and numeracy skills and learn how to work collaboratively as part of an educational team. As part of this qualification you will undertake supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
You will gain the following skills:
- Improving literacy and numeracy in classrooms
- Understanding and applying legal and ethical requirements
- Integrating Information Communication Technology (ICT) across the curriculum
- Implementing planned education programs for students with additional needs
- Working effectively with culturally diverse students and staff, and
- Contributing to the safety and health of students.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year round, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete fifteen (15) units of competence, comprising ten (10) core and five (5) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | $48.60 | $14.40 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS034 Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs | $105.30 | $31.20 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS035 Contribute to student education in all developmental domains | $89.10 | $26.40 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS036 Support the development of literacy and oral language skills | $113.40 | $33.60 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS037 Support the development of numeracy skills | $89.10 | $26.40 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS057 Support students with additional needs in the classroom | $121.50 | $36.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | $48.60 | $14.40 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS060 Work effectively with students and colleagues | $72.90 | $21.60 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS061 Support responsible student behaviour | $64.80 | $19.20 | $19.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $19.00 |
|
|
$105.30 | $31.20 | $19.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $19.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $19.00 |
Unit Selection
Students will need to select one (1) unit from the below list
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $19.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $19.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete fifteen (15) units of competence, comprising ten (10) core and five (5) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS034 Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs | $105.30 | $31.20 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS035 Contribute to student education in all developmental domains | $89.10 | $26.40 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS036 Support the development of literacy and oral language skills | $113.40 | $33.60 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS037 Support the development of numeracy skills | $89.10 | $26.40 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS057 Support students with additional needs in the classroom | $121.50 | $36.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS060 Work effectively with students and colleagues | $72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS061 Support responsible student behaviour | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$105.30 | $31.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
Option
Unit Selection - Optional Elective
Students to select one of the units in the below list.
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete fifteen (15) units of competence, comprising ten (10) core and five (5) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS034 Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs | $105.30 | $31.20 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS035 Contribute to student education in all developmental domains | $89.10 | $26.40 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS036 Support the development of literacy and oral language skills | $113.40 | $33.60 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS037 Support the development of numeracy skills | $89.10 | $26.40 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS057 Support students with additional needs in the classroom | $121.50 | $36.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS060 Work effectively with students and colleagues | $72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS061 Support responsible student behaviour | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
Option
Unit Selection - Credit Transfer
Students may have successfully completed a unit from the below list as part of previous study (and can be selected as a substitute for any of the other listed electives). As a Credit Transfer the unit may replace one of the Elective Units above. No fees or charges are applicable.;;
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $0.00 |
|
|
$35.64 | $10.56 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete fifteen (15) units of competence, comprising ten (10) core and five (5) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | $48.60 | $14.40 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS034 Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs | $105.30 | $31.20 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS035 Contribute to student education in all developmental domains | $89.10 | $26.40 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS036 Support the development of literacy and oral language skills | $113.40 | $33.60 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS037 Support the development of numeracy skills | $89.10 | $26.40 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS057 Support students with additional needs in the classroom | $121.50 | $36.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | $48.60 | $14.40 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS060 Work effectively with students and colleagues | $72.90 | $21.60 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS061 Support responsible student behaviour | $64.80 | $19.20 | $19.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $19.00 |
|
|
$105.30 | $31.20 | $19.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $19.00 |
|
|
$35.64 | $10.56 | $19.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $19.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete fifteen (15) units of competence, comprising ten (10) core and five (5) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $6.99 |
| CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | $48.60 | $14.40 | $9.27 |
| CHCEDS034 Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs | $105.30 | $31.20 | $21.14 |
| CHCEDS035 Contribute to student education in all developmental domains | $89.10 | $26.40 | $17.89 |
| CHCEDS036 Support the development of literacy and oral language skills | $113.40 | $33.60 | $23.39 |
| CHCEDS037 Support the development of numeracy skills | $89.10 | $26.40 | $17.89 |
| CHCEDS057 Support students with additional needs in the classroom | $121.50 | $36.00 | $24.40 |
| CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | $48.60 | $14.40 | $10.37 |
| CHCEDS060 Work effectively with students and colleagues | $72.90 | $21.60 | $14.70 |
| CHCEDS061 Support responsible student behaviour | $64.80 | $19.20 | $13.59 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $13.59 |
|
|
$105.30 | $31.20 | $21.14 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $5.94 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $4.91 |
Unit Selection
Students to select ONE (1) of the following units
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $11.57 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $14.70 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700