TAFE NSW
6 to 18 months depending on study mode and location
Become a qualified learning support officer or teacher's aide with this nationally recognised Certificate III. Support students with diverse needs in school settings while building essential skills in education support, communication, and student wellbeing.
Non-traineeship: No formal entry requirements. Traineeship: Must be employed as a trainee with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) submitting your Training Proposal Plan. Recommended: Problem-solving abilities, empathy, patience, good organisational skills, ability to read/write/speak English at Year 10 level, and capacity to perform CPR. A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for students 18 years and above. TAFE NSW may request a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test to support your individual study needs.
The course comprises 15 units of competency: 10 core units and 5 specialty units. Core units cover supporting literacy and numeracy development, contributing to educational programs, meeting legal and ethical obligations, working with diverse people, supporting responsible behaviour, working effectively with colleagues, contributing to student health and safety, and supporting students with additional needs. Specialty units include supporting e-learning, empowering people with disabilities, workplace health and safety, identifying at-risk children, supporting autism spectrum disorder, Aboriginal education support, English as additional language support, setting up learning areas, First Aid in education settings, and professional practice reflection.
TAFE NSW is a leading vocational education provider offering nationally recognised qualifications with 42 study and location options across New South Wales. The provider delivers flexible learning through multiple delivery modes, comprehensive support services including disability support, literacy and numeracy assistance, and career counselling. TAFE NSW recognises prior learning and offers credit transfers, enabling faster qualification completion while maintaining industry-aligned curriculum standards.
Graduates pursue rewarding careers in education support roles across schools and educational institutions. Positions include School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs), teacher's aides, home tutors, and support workers. The qualification provides a strong pathway 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 community services sectors.
Qualification
Course fee
Start date
You will be redirected to the training provider to enquire directly. Workinitiatives is not the course or training provider. We aggregate and list courses only.