Certificate of Completion in Education Support
Certificate of Completion in Education Support
A well-recognised program that equips aspiring Education Support workers with the practical skills and knowledge to help students with additional learning needs access the curriculum, and confidently step into an Integration Aide or Teacher Aide role in Victorian schools.
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Supporting students with additional learning needs in primary, secondary and special development schools.
This program will equip you with the skills and knowledge to support students who have additional learning needs to access the curriculum and will assist you to work in an Education Support role (Integration Aide / Teacher Aide position). The Certificate of Completion in Education Support has been delivered for two decades by highly experienced educators. It is a well-recognised program in Victorian schools.
Topics covered
- The role of the Supporting Educator
- Understanding disability and current policies
- Families: When a child or children have diverse needs
- Areas of Diversity:
- Intellectual disability
- Severe Language Disorder with Critical Educational Needs
- Autism Spectrum
- Sensory Processing
- Sensory Impairment
- Severe Behaviour Disorders and Mental Health
- Physical and Health Impairments
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
- School Wide Positive Behaviour Support for Engagement and Learning (SWPBS-EL)
- Development and Learning
- The Curriculum Delivery Framework in Victoria
- Teaching and Learning
- English
- Mathematics
- Technology
- Teams: Working as a member of a team within a learning community.
Duration
Online program: 14 X 2 hour online sessions
Please refer to the When and Where section below for class dates and times.
This program is offered multiple times throughout the year. If no suitable dates are currently available, please check the website regularly for upcoming intakes.
Participants will complete readings, independent study, and online learning activities throughout the program, requiring approximately 1 hour per topic in addition to scheduled sessions.
Course materials and equipment
All course materials are provided digitally through the online learning management system (Monash PDE Platform). Participants will need reliable internet access and a laptop, computer, or other compatible device to access course resources and participate in learning activities.
All classes are delivered live via Zoom. Your device must be equipped with a camera, microphone, and audio capability to enable participation in virtual classroom sessions.
Please note that printed course materials are not provided.
When and where
| Session | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Day (Every Monday over 7 weeks) *Applications will be closing at 4.00pm Friday 17 July * | Participants are required to attend all sessions listed below: July 20, 27 | 10.00am - 12.00pm and 1.00pm - 3.00pm (participants must attend two sessions per day) |
| Evening (Every Tuesday and Wednesday over 7 weeks) *Applications will be closing at 4.00pm Monday 6 October * | Participants are required to attend all sessions listed below: October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 27, 28 (Note: no session on 3 November due to Melbourne Cup) | 5.00pm - 7.00pm (participants must attend two sessions per week) |
You can enrol in the program at any time using the Register and pay online link. Full payment is required at the time of registration.
There are no application deadlines. You can enrol at any time until the program is full or the day before the program starts, whichever comes first.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this program. Participants should have a satisfactory level of written and spoken English and basic computer skills to support their learning and completion of assessment tasks.
Participants must be at least 18 years of age on the program start date.
Assessment
Assessment requirements include:
- Active participation in class discussions and activities, with a minimum attendance requirement of 12 out of 14 online sessions. Attendance at Topic 1 is compulsory.
- Journal entries
- Completion of an application for a position as an education support staff person
- Completion of a case study
Recognition
On successful completion of the program, including assessment tasks, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Faculty of Education, Monash University.
What participants say
I thoroughly enjoyed the Certificate of Education Support: Integration Aide/ Teacher Aide course. The presenter has a wealth of knowledge and experience in education and all areas of diversity. The course is well structured, extremely informative and enjoyable. I feel excited and well prepared to pursue a career in education support.
Leanne September
It was a great course with very stimulating lectures. The Facilitator was well organised, presented very well and made the class very engaging and enjoyable with her passion and enthusiasm. Class discussions were highly interactive with inputs and insights being shared. I really enjoyed this course and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in this field.
Lanchana Alwis
Thoroughly enjoyed the course. The presenter is fantastic! I feel confident in gaining employment as a Teacher’s Aide. All of the topics were covered extensively with great life experience examples provided by the presenter that you could relate with and understand.
Corinna Kwong
I found this course to be informative and professionally delivered. The presenters provided a wealth of experience and insights into the job of an Integration Aide. I feel totally committed and motivated to seeking work in this area.
Karen Woods
