Expressions of interest open on Monday 23rd October and close on Monday 13th November 2023
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.
- TA Development Program – Certificate III Infosheet 2024
- Expression of Interest Application Form – Certificate III in School Based Education Support for 2024
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
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.