Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET) CRICOS: 00122A
This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist teachers and support student learning in a range of classroom settings under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional. At this level, workers may be involved in facilitation of learning for a range of instructional groupings, including for those students in need of additional support. In these roles, the education support worker sources and analyses information from diverse sources, may work with limited direct supervision and could provide guidance to other workers.Education support workers work mainly with students in classroom settings in primary or secondary schools, as defined by State/Territory legislation.To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 100 hours of work in a classroom environment catering to primary or secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Subjects
Assist in production of language resources
Support student mathematics learning
Participate in workplace health and safety
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
Work effectively as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education worker
Work with diverse people
Communicate with students parents and colleagues in an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander language
Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
Support the implementation of behaviour plans
Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education
Support student literacy learning
Provide support for e-learning
Coordinate e-learning programs
Supervise students outside the classroom
Contribute to teaching of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture
Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
Facilitate learning for students with disabilities
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
Work with students in need of additional learning support
Implement participation and engagement strategies
Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder
Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
Deliver elements of teaching and learning programs
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Assist in facilitation of student learning
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships