Teacher's Aid Pathway

Teacher's Aide Pathway

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed for individuals who want to work as a Teacher’s Aide in a school or education setting. It provides the foundational skills and knowledge needed to support teachers and students in the classroom and during activities.

This micro-credential course is an introduction to CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support. On successful completion, students will receive a Statement of Attainment.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY
  • CHCDIV001  Work with diverse people
  • CHCEDS033  Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
  • CHCPRT025  Identify and report children and young people at risk
  • HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

LEARNING OUTCOME

Students will learn how to:

  • Support students and educators in a classroom environment
  • Work with diverse people
  • Identify and report children and young people at risk
  • Follow legal, ethical, and workplace health and safety requirements

DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT

Training is delivered face-to-face at Western Sydney Skills Hub, North Parramatta.

Assessments include practical activities, knowledge questions, case studies, projects, and observations. Students will be supported by qualified trainers throughout the course.

REQUIREMENTS

There are no formal entry requirements. However, students should have basic language, literacy, numeracy, and computer skills to complete assessments.

Access to a computer and internet is required for learning and assessment tasks. Learning resources will be provided.

PATHWAY INFORMATION

This course provides a pathway to CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

If you already have relevant work experience or prior training, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer. Please contact the college before enrolling to discuss your options.

GOVERNMENT SUBSIDY

NSW Government subsidy may be available for eligible students under the Adult and Community Education (ACE) program.

To check your eligibility, please contact us before enrolling:
📞 02 9687 2072
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2026 TERM 2 SCHEDULE

Start Date: 13 May (every Wednesday and Friday)
Time: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Parramatta Community College

Nationally Recognised Training
Nationaly Recognised Training
What is a USI?

The Unique Student Identifier or USI is a reference number that creates a secure online record of your recognised training and qualifications gained in Australia, even from different training organisations. You can read more about a USI here.

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NSW Fee-Free training

Skills NSW provides fully subsidised training to gain skills in Australia’s growing industries.

Recognition of Prior Learning

We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

Term Dates
Start Date End Date
Monday, 02 February 2026 Thursday, 02 April 2026
Monday, 20 April 2026 Friday, 03 July 2026
Monday, 20 July 2026 Friday, 25 September 2026
Monday, 12 October 2026 Thursday, 17 December 2026

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