WORKING AS AN AIDE/ASSISTANT    COURSE DELIVERY    COURSE DURATION
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The role of the Teachers Aide, Teachers Assistant & Integration Aide is significant in providing support and assistance to students in meeting their particular educational needs and maximise their potential and general independence. If you admire the work that teachers do and enjoy watching children learn, the job of teachers aide may be a meaningful career choice. 

The course offers:

• jobseekers, the necessary credentials to become a teacher aide
• teacher aides/assistants/integration aides, recognition of their skills and professional development

This course is nationally accredited and is suitable for government and non government schools and is open to individuals in all states of Australia and overseas.  

Enjoy the flexibility of eLearning - learn where and when you want to learn!

Qualification

You will be awarded either the Certificate III in School Support Services (PSP30704) or Certificate III in Government (School Support Services) (PSP30604).

Working as a Teacher Aide , Teacher Assistant , Integration Aide

Work Duties and Tasks

As a teacher aide you may perform the following tasks:

• assist and participate in activities which improve the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children in schools and preschool centres
• prepare indoor or outdoor areas for learning or recreational activities
• assist in supporting children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties with their academic studies
• assist children individually to learn social skills
• assist with the preparation of teaching aids, copying and collating written or printed material
• distribute and collect lesson material
• provide assistance to small groups of students in a school environment
• make sure homes and schools communicate and provide counselling for students and their families.

Personal Requirements

• good communication skills (with teachers, children and parents)
• patient in dealing with people
• mature and sensible
• able to work independently
• able to work as part of a team
• enjoy helping children learn
• able to accept direction and supervision. 

Delivery

B Online Learning Institute deliver 100% online, interactive, collaborative and supportive e-learning courses.  The course is delivered through My Learning Space - a dedicated online teacher aide portal.

• Watch keynote videos of professionals in the education sector
• Listen to expert advice from experienced teachers and supervisors
• Navigate easily through interactive course presentations - each one focused on a competency
• Communicate with your Learning Coach via phone, email, online tutorials, discussion forums
• Complete interactive quizzes, scenarios, diagrams and games
• Read a Learner & Assessment Guide for each competency
• Access to latest news, notice board, blogs, publications and web links, RSS feeds on relevant industry information and thousands of articles and audio downloads
• Collaborate with other learners through the discussion forum, blogs, webinars and online tutorials
• Contribute to our extensive teacher aide knowledge base

Support

At B Online Learning we understand the need for high level support when completing an e-learning course. Learning Coaches and a Technical Support team are located in our head office in Sydney to take your calls or respond to your emails during business hours Monday - Friday.

Duration

The course is self paced and usually takes students 12 months to complete. However, you can move ahead at your own pace and finish it sooner, it really depends on the amount of time you have available to complete the course. Each competency has an elearning module, live webinar with your learning coach and other students and assessment tasks which take on average around 8 hours to complete. The e-learning module allows you to stop, then resume later at the point where you were. 

Structure

CORE - all units are compulsory

PSPGOV301B Work effectively in the organisation 
PSPGOV302B Contribute to workgroup activities 
PSPGOV308B Work effectively with diversity 
PSPOHS301A Contribute to workplace safety

School Support Services 
PSPGOV312A Use workplace communication strategies
CHCADMIN5C Work within the administration protocols of the organisation 

Government School Support Services
PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service
PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector

Electives - choose any 5 from the list below

CHCDIS14A Support students with additional needs in the classroom
CHCDIS15B Provide behaviour support
CHCDIS18A Support students with special needs
CHCIC1C Interact effectively with children
PSPGOV314A Contribute to conflict management
BSBCMN214A Create and use simple spreadsheets
BSBADM306A Create electronic presentations
BSBCMN306A Design and produce business documents

Click here to view detailed learning elements and performance criteria for each competency.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RPL is an essential component of competency-based training.  It focuses on current competency standards gained by individuals through work and/or life experience, formal and/or informal training. B Online Learning Institute students may apply for formal recognition of existing competencies against a qualification or competency that the Institute is accredited to deliver.  Click here for further information and to obtain a copy of the RPL Guide.   

Pathway

Upon successful completion of this course you have the following pathway options:

• Certificate IV in School Support Services
• Certificate IV in Government (School Support Services)

Further Information

Download a course brochure or contact us today on 1300 66 29 35 to discuss your learning needs.