CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
Work with children and teachers to enhance learning in school environments.
You will have the opportunity to undertake a wide variety of tasks in the classroom and school setting to contextualise this knowledge and improve your practical skills.
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This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Kalgoorlie | Geraldton | Northam
When Available all year round
Study Mode Online | Online and on campus
Work with children and teachers to enhance learning in school environments.
You will have the opportunity to undertake a wide variety of tasks in the classroom and school setting to contextualise this knowledge and improve your practical skills.
This qualification is nationally recognised, providing you with future job opportunities to gain employment in the education sector. A key focus of this course is on supporting students with special needs, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In addition you will develop an awareness of diversity in the education sector and wider community and understand the need to promote cultural safety.
You will gain the knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Contributing to and implementing behaviour management plans
- Understanding and applying legal and ethical requirements
- Contributing to and implementing documented education plans for students with additional needs
- Identifying and responding to children and young people at risk
- Working effectively with students with a diverse range of additional needs, and
- Participating in workplace health and safety.
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 | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $0.00 | $19.00 |
| CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | $0.00 | $19.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
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$0.00 | $19.00 |
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$0.00 | $19.00 |
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$0.00 | $19.00 |
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$0.00 | $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.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
Unit Selection
Students must select four (4) units from the list below.
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $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
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS033 Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS045 Support student mathematics learning | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS046 Support student literacy learning | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS048 Work with students in need of additional learning support | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS051 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS056 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS058 Support the implementation of behaviour plans | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
Option
Unit Selection - Optional Elective
Students to choose ONE elective unit from the list below
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $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