Federation University
Certificate IV in Education Support
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Our Certificate IV in Education Support will prepare you for an industry that the Australian Governments predicts will have an additional 50,000 jobs within the next five years.
You will learn how to work collaboratively with teachers to support students with special needs including disabilities or autism spectrum disorder, culturally diverse students and students at risk. You will also study child development and being skilled in supporting students’ literacy and numeracy learning.
Better still, you will undertake a 100 hour practical placement within a school, working with teachers in the classroom environment to build on the skills and knowledge learnt in class.
So whether you aspire to work in public or private settings, in schools or community organisations, our Certificate will provide you with the tools needed to support both students and teachers in a variety of settings. You might even use this course as a launch pad into a Bachelor of Education.
Delivery mode
Federation University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Mount Helen, Ballarat
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Education Support will prepare you for the following roles.
Teacher's Assistant
A Teacher's Assistant works in primary and secondary schools to help teachers deliver classroom lessons. You might work with a small group of stude...
Teacher's Aide
A Teacher's Aide works alongside teachers in primary and high schools to deliver learning programs to a range of students. You might assist teacher...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker supports Indigenous students during their school activities. You might assist individual ...
Home Tutor
A Home Tutor works with students to support their education in a home environment. You might work with primary or secondary school students to impr...
Education Assistant
An Education Assistant provides help to teaching staff in a school or other educational setting. You might assist with classroom activities or work...
Learning Support Officer
A Learning Support Officer works alongside teachers in primary and high schools to deliver learning programs to a range of students. You might assi...
About Federation University
At Federation University, the desire to transform lives and enhance communities informs everything we do. From research that improves people’s lives right around the world, to supporting our students to succeed at their studies and in life – we make a difference.
