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Statement of Attainment training in Introduction to Education Support [extract from CHC40213]
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Overview

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This Introductory course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to support students with disabilities or additional needs in a school setting. You will be able to effectively contribute to learning experiences for students with a range of disabilities, or those who face a range of challenges in participating and meeting the required outcomes of the school curriculum.

Qualification:

 Statement of Attainment - training in Introduction to Education Support [extract from CHC40213]

Program No:

 SA-HS35

Campus:

 CIT Bruce 

Duration:

 The course will be delivered over nine (9) weeks and include online and practical applications.
You will be required to complete all reading material online prior to commencement of practical placement within the Education Industry.
You may be required to compete up to ten (10) hours of work each week to complete all readings and assessments.
Delivery will include online and practical work placement in which CIT and staff will be providing for the student.

Cost Info:

The 2021 Semester 1 enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total program cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once. Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students.

Indicative Cost:

 $220
JobTrainer - Free

Likely Job Outcome:

 This provides elementary skills in Education Support to allow understanding of the work environment and provide work opportunities in school settings. Upon completion of this short course, it will introduce you to a role as a Teacher's Aide or Assistant and support Teachers within the classroom.

Application Type:

 Standard; Job Trainer
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Additional Information

This program provides pathways into the Certificate IV in Education Support CHC40213. The two units in this Skills Set are core units in this program.

Skills Recognition

Entry Requirements

Open Entry

To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Literacy Skills Information

Use

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 4 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your program of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this program. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level program. Please visit Foundation Skills.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


Subject Information

Complete 2 subjects

Complete 2

  • CHCEDS022   Work with students in need of additional support
    • CIT Code: CHIL292
      Cost: Standard $110.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for education support workers to provide support to students who have to face a range of challenges that may limit their access to, participation in or outcomes from the curriculum. This unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and the work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional. Education support workers will apply knowledge of appropriate educational responses as part of a team supporting students with learning difficulties.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CHCEDS025   Facilitate learning for students with disabilities
    • CIT Code: CHIL294
      Cost: Standard $110.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by education support workers to effectively contribute to learning experiences for students with a range of disabilities. This unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and the work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Related Courses

Diploma Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50113
Certificate IV Education Support CHC40213
Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30113
Statement Attainment training Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care [Extract from CHC30113]

More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au