Education Support – Certificate III
This traineeship will suit students who wish to provide assistance and support to teachers as they facilitate students' learning. Trainees may work in a range of educational settings including public and independent schools and community education colleges.

HSC credit | ATAR pathway |
---|---|
7 | No |
This school based traineeship will reflect the role of workers in a range of education settings, including public and independent schools and community education settings, who provide assistance and support to teachers and students under broad-based supervision.
Some job roles may require tasks to be performed with a moderate level of autonomy and/or the provision of supervision/leadership to other staff/volunteers.
Outcome on completion of your HSC
Certificate III in Education Support qualification CHC30213 in CHC Community Services Training Package.
Pathway into a traineeship for CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support.
A career path into the community services sector.
Course delivery
Both on the job and off the job and can be delivered face-to face.
The SBT term is calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year.
Commitment required
Undertake a minimum of 100 days in paid employment and training.
Undertake Certificate III in Education Support as part of your HSC.
The employment and training can be undertaken during school time, after school and during school holidays.
How will you be assessed?
Both on the job and off the job through written tests, project work and practical exercises.
Course | ATAR eligibility | HSC unit credit |
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Education Support |
No |
7 units over two years towards your HSC for the formal training component (VET course). |
Industry-based Learning course (optional) |
No |
This optional course recognises the significant work component involved in the school based apprenticeship. The course offers an additional 4 units credit towards your HSC. This HSC VET course does not contribute towards the calculation of the ATAR. |
