School Based Education Support – Certificate III

This traineeship provides the opportunity to work in primary and secondary schools in New South Wales. You will complete general administrative as well as operational tasks to support students with learning under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional. This work requires use of discretion and judgement within the boundaries of established policies and procedures.

Support teacher assisting students Support teacher assisting students
HSC creditATAR pathway
Min 6No

This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist teachers and support student learning in a range of classroom settings. They complete general administrative as well as operational tasks to support students with learning under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional. Work requires use of discretion and judgement within the boundaries of established policies and procedures.

Outcome on completion of your HSC

  • Certificate III in School Based Education Support (CHC30221) in CHC Community Services Training Package.

  • Articulation into the Certificate IV in School Based Education Support (CHC40225).

  • A great start to a career in the education industry.

Course delivery

  • On the job and off the job and can be delivered face-to-face, flexibly or mixed mode.

  • The SBT term is calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year.

Commitment required

  • Undertake a minimum of 100 days in paid employment plus the formal training to complete the qualification.

  • Undertake Certificate III in School Based Education Support as part of your HSC.

How will you be assessed?

  • Both on the job and off the job through written tests, project work and practical exercises.


CourseATAR eligibilityHSC unit credit

School Based Education Support

No

Minimum 6 units over two years towards your HSC for the formal training component (VET course).

Industry-based Learning course

(optional)

No

This optional course recognises the significant work component involved in the school based apprenticeship.

The course offers an additional 4 units credit towards your HSC.

This HSC VET course does not contribute towards the calculation of the ATAR.

Download the course factsheet

Category:

  • Skills

Topics:

  • Education

Business Unit:

  • Skills and Workforce Programs
Page details
Last modified date
13/10/2026
Business unit contact email
Executive director
Suzie Matthews
Executive director’s business unit
Education and Skills Reform
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