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Certificate III in School Based Education Support

CHC30221
Care & communityCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
15Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
67Training providers
Dec 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CHC30221, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Support Worker (Community Services)
Industries
Community Services
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CHC30221 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 15 units: 10 core plus 5 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCECE054Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
CHCEDS033Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
CHCEDS034Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs
CHCEDS035Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
CHCEDS036Support the development of literacy and oral language skills
CHCEDS037Support the development of numeracy skills
CHCEDS038Communicate with students parents and colleagues in an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander language
CHCEDS039Work effectively as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education worker
CHCEDS040Search and access online information
CHCEDS041Set up and sustain learning areas
CHCEDS042Provide support for e-learning
CHCEDS043Support students with English as an additional language
CHCEDS044Support development of student research skills
CHCEDS048Work with students in need of additional learning support
CHCEDS050Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education
CHCEDS056Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder
CHCEDS057Support students with additional needs in the classroom
CHCEDS059Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
CHCEDS060Work effectively with students and colleagues
CHCEDS061Support responsible student behaviour
CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at risk
HLTAID012Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CHC30221 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

67 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

ACCESS COACHINGBased in WA · Registered since 1996→
Adapt EducationBased in QLD · Registered since 2011→
AdvancED Education & TrainingBased in VIC · Registered since 2015→
AGAEBased in VIC · Registered since 2014→
AlffieBased in VIC · Registered since 2015→
ASHLEY INSTITUTE OF TRAININGBased in QLD · Registered since 1999→
Aurora Training InstituteBased in QLD · Registered since 2010→
Austral CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 2016→
Australia Learning Institute Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2016→
AUSTRALIAN CHILD CARE ACADEMYBased in WA · Registered since 1998→
Australian Child Care Career Options (ACCCO) Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE LEADERS IN DISTANCE EDUCATIONBased in NSW · Registered since 2005→
Australian College of Community Services and CareBased in QLD · Registered since 2018→
AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF TEACHER AIDES AND CHILDCARE PTY LTDBased in QLD · Registered since 2016→
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGYBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
AUSTRALIAN TRAINING COMPANYBased in NSW · Registered since 1998→
Batchelor InstituteBased in NT · Registered since 1999→
Bedford CollegeBased in NSW · Registered since 2000→
Bendigo Kangan InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Box Hill InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Cairns Training AcademyBased in QLD · Registered since 2002→
Cambridge UniStepBased in QLD · Registered since 2021→
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE LISMORE DIOCESEBased in NSW · Registered since 1995→
Central Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.