Teacher Assistant Development Program – Certificate III in School Based Education Support 2024

Learning Focus
Student Support
Mode
Self-paced
Start Date
6 Feb, 2024
Enrol by
13 Nov, 2023

Expressions of interest open on Monday 23rd October and close on Monday 13th November 2023

Program Description

This Program is specifically designed to support the growth and development of Teachers Assistants (TAs) by providing a clear pathway to study a Certificate III in School Based Education Support (CHC30221).

This is a study opportunity available to TAs who have a minimum of 2-year’s classroom experience and have either fixed-term or permanent employment status with DECYP. TAs are supported by the Department while they undertake the coursework required, this includes payment of course fees.

This Certificate III study is undertaken as in-service study. The assessments and learning for this qualification include gathering evidence of your knowledge and practices ‘on the job’ over four school terms (similar to building a portfolio of your work based on unit topics) and having recognition/competency conversations with the course assessor. This study pathway commences in February 2024 with the aim to complete the qualification by December 2024

Enrolment is through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process closing on 13th November 2023. Only applications completed on this form will be considered. The links below provide more detail.

Eligibility: Fixed term or permanent TAs with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.

Expressions of interest open on Monday 23rd October and close on Monday 13th November 2023

Submit your EOI Application Form to: workforce.development@decyp.tas.gov.au

 

Program Outcomes

Successful completion results in a Certificate III in School Based Education Support (CHC30221)

Successful completion of the course provides a pathway to a Diploma in Education Support. The Diploma qualification provides Teachers Assistants with career pathways to Education Support Specialists (ESS) in the Department.