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Certificate IV in Teacher's Assistant
(Special Needs)

Main Fields of Study

  • Work effectively in an educational environment
  • Facilitate the implementation of planned education programs
  • Contribute to the education of students in all developmental domains
  • Support students with additional needs in the classroom
  • Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm
  • Work effectively with culturally diverse clients, customers and co-workers
  • Develop own professional skills
  • Contribute to the organisation and management of the classroom or centre
  • Provide reading, writing and maths support to students

Entry Requirements

Either:
  • satisfactory completion of a Year 10 education;
  • persons employed in the industry; or
  • adult entry
AND Certificate III in Teacher's Assistant

Employment Oppurtunities

This course provides you with practical skills and knowledge to assist the teaching staff and provide care 
and support to children with special learning and physical needs.  Working in classes ranging from 
Kindergarten to Year 10.

 Positions may vary, from full time Teacher Assistant in a Special Needs environment to a One-on-one aide.

What does the course cover?

Units of Competency at Certificate III level
 
TA 07B               Work professionally
TA 08B               Assist in the management of referred student(s) behaviour
CHCIC10C           Establish and implement plans for developing responsible behaviour
CHCDIS5C           Contribute to positive learning
CHCDIS17A         Provide care and support for people with disabilities
CHCOHS302A      Participate in safety procedures for direct care work
CHCCOM3C         Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships
HLTCSD6A          Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour
CHCYTHIC          Work effectively with young people
CHCFC2C            Foster and enhance children’s development
CHCORG5B          Maintain an effective work environment
CHCFC6C            Provide experiences which facilitate children’s expressive development
CHCFC8A            Provide experiences which enhance children’s development and learning
CHCRF5B             Conduct a program for children and young people with special needs
 
*** All units require students to demonstrate that they have gained competence from
        on-the job training (Supervised Field Placement).

 
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