Undergraduate Certificate in Education Support
University of Tasmania - Online
Overview
Education Support is essential to educational access and equity, particularly for children and adults who may have distinct learning difficulties, lack confidence or motivation in learning, or who might otherwise be disengaged or marginalised from conventional educational systems or practices.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Education Support provides a foundational understanding of educational practices for Teacher Aides, School Support Officers, Home Schooling parents. You'll develop problem-solving, communication and critical thinking skills relevant to many education careers, especially in a classroom setting as Integration Aides, Teacher Aides, and School Support Officers. Graduates may also seek employment in the industry training sector and communication-based jobs in other sectors.
Once you have completed the Undergraduate Certificate in Education Support, if you wish to continue with further study, you can enter into the Associate Degree in Education Support.
Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this course, see Fees & scholarships for more information.
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Potential Career Outcomes
The Undergraduate Certificate in Education Support professional development if you are currently working or plan to work in education or related sectors. Your studies will explore a range of educational theories and practices. You'll also learn about the Australian curriculum, and the role of education support staff in enhancing student learning.
This course is an excellent opportunity to further your career in the education sector, as employment projections for Education Aides are upward trending and set to grow by 17.3% by 2024*. After completing this certificate, you'll have the ability to assist with educational activities to support children and adults who have learning difficulties.
This course is suitable for students from a range of educational backgrounds and minimal or no experience in education support. In addition developing job-ready skills, you'll also have the option to pursue to further study in the Associate Degree in Educational Support.
*Source: Job outlook Australia, ABS Labour Force Survey, National Skills Commission trend data to May 2019 and projections to 2024.ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available as entry is based on other criteria for this course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Tasmania website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Tasmania
Campus
Online
Course Type
Other undergraduate award course
Study Area
Education
Delivery Mode
Online
Duration
Full-time: 0.5 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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- State
- TAS
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 242
- Campuses
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Australian Maritime College, Launceston Cradle Coast Hobart Sydney
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