Certificate III in School Based Education Support
CHC30221
Help every student thrive in the classroom, and build a career that's in high demand across schools nationwide. This nationally recognised qualification equips you to support teachers, assist students with additional needs, and foster inclusive, safe and engaging learning environments. Study online with AIPC, with experienced trainers, supportive student services and flexible study options built around your life.
You’ll learn how to assist in implementing learning programs, support student wellbeing, and promote an inclusive, engaging, and safe learning environment.
This nationally recognised qualification provides the essential skills to work as a teacher aide or education support worker in primary, secondary, or special education schools. You’ll also gain valuable hands-on experience through your work placement, putting your learning into practice under professional supervision.
Study online with AIPC and enjoy flexible learning, dedicated trainer support, and access to comprehensive study resources that make achieving your qualification simple and practical.
You are able to gain entry to the Certificate III in School Based Education Support if you are over 18 years of age and have:
Completed Year 12, or
Completed a Certificate III qualification, or
Have at least 2 years of sufficient life experience (work or study) (If over 21 years of age)
The Certificate III in School Based Education Support is a nationally recognised training program in Australia, so you can be assured of its quality, status and integrity.
Reduced Upfront (and enjoy a substantial discount).
Fortnightly Payment Plan (take advantage of our fortnightly payment plans)
Pay via Credit Card or Direct Debit
Our Student Support Centres are located in:
Brisbane
Sunshine Coast
Gold Coast & Northern Rivers
Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
Perth
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Course Recognition
Why study our Certificate III in School Based Education Support
Our Certificate III in School Based Education Support equips you with the skills to make a real difference in the classroom. You’ll learn how to assist teachers with day-to-day learning activities, support students with diverse learning needs, and contribute to safe and positive school environments. Whether you’re beginning your career in education or looking to formalise your classroom support experience, this course provides the ideal foundation for working with children and young people in schools.
Career ready
When you graduate, you’ll be well prepared to step confidently into a rewarding role in education, care, or community support. Our courses are designed with strong links to industry, giving you the skills and confidence employers value most.
Extremely applicable
Our Education and Care qualifications are highly relevant for people from all walks of life. Whether you’re starting a new career or building on existing experience in childcare, education, or support services — these courses offer practical skills that make a difference every day.
Caring education specialists
We believe you’re better off learning from a specialist than a generalist. While many providers offer a wide range of unrelated courses, we focus on developing caring professionals through quality education and training in the human services sector.
Flexible learning
We understand that balancing study with work, family, and life can be challenging. That’s why our courses are designed to offer flexible, supported learning — so you can study from home, progress at your own pace, and achieve your goals your way.
Career ready
When you graduate, you’ll be well prepared to step confidently into a rewarding role in education, care, or community support. Our courses are designed with strong links to industry, giving you the skills and confidence employers value most.
Extremely applicable
Our Education and Care qualifications are highly relevant for people from all walks of life. Whether you’re starting a new career or building on existing experience in childcare, education, or support services — these courses offer practical skills that make a difference every day.
Caring education specialists
We believe you’re better off learning from a specialist than a generalist. While many providers offer a wide range of unrelated courses, we focus on developing caring professionals through quality education and training in the human services sector.
Flexible learning
We understand that balancing study with work, family, and life can be challenging. That’s why our courses are designed to offer flexible, supported learning — so you can study from home, progress at your own pace, and achieve your goals your way.
Course Outline
Work with diverse people
Learn to communicate effectively and work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering inclusion and understanding in educational settings.
Participate in workplace health and safety *
Develop the skills to identify hazards, manage risks, and contribute to maintaining a safe school environment for students and staff.
Support responsible student behaviour *
Gain strategies to assist teachers in managing classroom behaviour and promoting positive, respectful conduct among students.
Identify and report children and young people at risk # *
Understand how to recognise signs of abuse or neglect and take appropriate action following legislative and organisational guidelines.
Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students *
Learn to support the physical and emotional wellbeing of students while ensuring a safe and inclusive school environment.
Work effectively with students and colleagues *
Develop strong teamwork and communication skills to support teachers, students, and other education professionals effectively.
Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment *
Gain an understanding of legal and ethical standards within education support roles and apply them responsibly in the workplace.
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains *
Learn how to assist in activities that promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development across different age groups.
Support the development of literacy and oral language skills *
Develop the skills to support students in building literacy, reading comprehension, and effective communication abilities.
Support the development of numeracy skills *
Learn how to assist students with foundational mathematics skills and build their confidence in problem-solving and numeracy.
Support students with additional needs in the classroom *
Understand how to provide learning assistance to students with disabilities or additional needs, fostering inclusion and engagement.
Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs *
Gain the ability to assist teachers in planning, preparing, and delivering educational activities and classroom programs.
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships #
Build and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues, teachers, and external organisations to support student learning.
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Learn to evaluate your own performance and continuously improve through self-reflection and feedback.
Provide first aid in an education and care setting
Gain recognised first aid skills specific to educational settings, including how to respond to medical incidents involving children and young people. This unit is completed externally through an approved provider.
Work Placement – Minimum of 100 hours of work placement
Apply your learning in a supervised school setting, gaining valuable experience supporting teachers and students in real-world classrooms.
Units marked with a # require the practical demonstration of skills in a simulated work environment. A variety of options are available to complete practical assessments including through private one-on-one or small group assessment (in person or online) or submitting a video recording.
Units marked with an * require completion of a work placement. The work placement involves an average of 12 hours per week in the workplace with some time spent at home completing activities that contribute to assessment.
An Assessment Book is completed for each topic, 2 practicals and a work placement are completed as part of this course.
This qualification requires the completion of HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting. Students are required to attain this through an appropriate external training organisation and provide appropriate certification to receive a Credit Transfer for this unit.
The information included in this Course Outline is indicative of the final curriculum but may not necessarily contain all units necessary for completion of the course. All assessment that you complete throughout your studies will contribute to your final award. Industry regularly reviews this qualification and the Institute is required to incorporate any changes specified during this review process. Any changes, upgrades or expansions to the curriculum will be instigated in such a way that your studies are affected as little as possible.
Progress through your course is achieved by completing each unit’s assessment book, 2 practical (by workshops, video or private assessment) and a work placement. Please contact your Student Support Centre if you have any questions about the requirements to complete your course.
You can study your course on a full-time, part-time, or self-paced basis. Indicatively, full time study of the course will take approximately 12 months. You have up to five (5) years from the date of your enrolment to complete your course.
At AIPC, we have a payment method to suit every student. If you decide to pay for your course upfront you will enjoy a substantial discount, and you can concentrate on your studies without thinking about further payments.
If you would prefer to spread your payments, you can take advantage of our fortnightly payment plans over 26 fortnights.
We always strive to keep tuition as affordable as possible, opening up quality education for everyone.
Course* | Reduced Upfront Payment | Fortnightly Payment** |
|---|---|---|
Certificate III in School Based Education Support | $2,490 | $129 |
*Total upfront course cost is $2,770, which includes tuition of $2,490, plus 2 practical sessions each of $140. The practical elements are paid as they are undertaken. They can be completed either online (via Zoom/Skype), by uploading a video demonstration, or by having a private assessor assess your skills
**Fortnightly payments can be made by Credit Card or Direct Debit.
For over 30 years, AIPC has set the benchmark for service and support in education. We offer a complete external study support system that has been developed and refined over decades of research and continual student feedback.
Unlimited access to the Institutes Toll Free 1300 Study Assistance Line, 9am to 5pm EST Monday to Friday.
The structure of the Certificate III in School Based Education Support ensures you graduate with sufficient practical skill so you can apply your knowledge with confidence.
Students can elect to complete the practical components through alternate means, such as a one-on-one or small group session with a private assessor. We have private assessors in numerous regional areas across Australia.
Students can also complete their practical components by video recording a demonstration of their skills. We have guidelines available to assist students compile their recordings and develop effective role plays to demonstrate their skills.
The Institute website is an extremely helpful study resource. Via the website you can access the My.AIPC Student Portal which is your link to numerous study support and e-learning functions. You can:
Download electronic versions of your workbooks
Complete your activities and upload for marking
Contact an Online Education Adviser for study assistance
Access the Knowledge Base, a massive database of the most commonly asked academic questions, categorised for particular subjects, activities and concepts
See when seminars are available in your area
Plus much more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Certificate III in School Based Education Support qualifies you to work as a teacher aide or education support worker. Primary schools, secondary schools and special education settings all employ people in these roles. You’ll assist teachers with learning activities, support students who have diverse learning needs and contribute to a safe classroom environment. The qualification covers 15 units and includes 100 hours of placement in a school.
An education support worker assists teachers to deliver programs and support students throughout the school day. They work with students individually and in small groups, often with those who need extra help to keep pace with the class. On a daily basis, you’ll help implement learning activities, support student wellbeing, work respectfully with students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to an inclusive classroom. Teachers direct your work and you’ll report to them on how each student is going.
Yes. The Certificate III in School Based Education Support requires students to complete a minimum of 100 hours in a school, supporting teachers and students under supervision at an average of 12 hours a week. You’ll spend some of that time at home, completing activities that count towards your assessment. You’ll also complete two practicals, which you can do through a workshop, a private assessment or a video recording you submit.
You can study the Certificate III in School Based Education Support anywhere in Australia, since we deliver the whole course online. You can move through the 15 units at your own pace, whether that’s 12 months full-time or up to five years if life is busier than that. Only the placement puts you in a physical location, which you can arrange at a location near you.
Across 15 units, you’ll learn to:
Assist teachers to implement learning programs in the classroom
Communicate and work respectfully with students from diverse backgrounds
Support student wellbeing throughout the school day
Contribute to an inclusive and safe learning environment
Support students who have additional learning needs
Work within the policies and procedures a school operates under.
You’ll also complete HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting through an external training organisation, then submit the certification for credit transfer.
A Certificate III prepares you to assist teachers with learning activities under their direction. The Certificate IV in School Based Education Support prepares you to work with greater independence, including supporting students who have complex needs. This broader skill set can help prepare you for specialist education support roles as well as general classroom support positions.
The Certificate IV in School Based Education Support is the natural next step, building on what you’ve covered here. Many students work in a school between the two qualifications, which gives them classroom experience to draw on. If early learning interests you more than school-age education, our Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care covers that direction.
You can also enrol in both qualifications at the same time and study them as one streamlined pathway. By enrolling together, you can save with a combined enrolment discount, lock in your future course at today’s price and avoid having to re-enrol later. If the same units are included in both qualifications, they’ll be credited towards your next course, reducing the number of units you need to complete and potentially shortening your overall study time. Our admissions team can talk you through the combined enrolment, credit transfers and costs.
Education support workers help students who need additional guidance to participate, learn and progress in the classroom. The role also follows the rhythm of the school day and school calendar, making it an appealing career choice for parents and others looking for work that fits around family life. To apply for the Certificate III in School Based Education Support, you’ll need to be over 18 and have completed Year 12, a Certificate III, or two years of relevant life experience if you’re over 21.
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