TAFE NSW
6 months to 1 year 6 months depending on study mode
Become a school learning support officer with this nationally recognised Certificate IV. Develop practical skills to support students with diverse learning needs, including literacy, maths, and autism spectrum disorder, through a blend of theory and 100 hours of workplace training.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, you should have the ability to solve problems and work with people in difficult situations, empathy and patience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to read, write and speak English at a Year 10 level or equivalent. You'll need a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) if you're 18 or older. TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills test to understand your individual study needs.
The course comprises 17 units of competency: 13 core units and 4 specialty units. Core units cover working with diverse people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, legal and ethical obligations, supporting student mathematics and literacy learning, facilitating student learning, supporting students with additional learning needs and disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, behaviour support, health and safety, professional practice, and identifying at-risk children. Specialty units include communication strategies, e-learning support, workplace supervision, First Aid, workplace health and safety, emotional intelligence, and Aboriginal education support.
TAFE NSW is a leading registered training organisation with extensive experience in vocational education. They offer nationally recognised qualifications that are portable across Australian states, comprehensive support services including disability support and literacy assistance, flexible study options across multiple campuses, and recognition of prior learning to accelerate your qualification completion.
Graduates pursue careers as student learning support officers (SLSOs), team leaders in support learning, teacher's aides, home tutors, and education support workers. The qualification provides strong pathways to further study including the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5), enabling career advancement in education and support services.
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