Certificate III in Education
Course Code: 21484VIC

This qualification is designed for people who are new to their role as an Integration Aide or for those who wish to seek employment as an Integration Aide.

This course may also be of interest to experienced Integration Aides who are seeking a formal qualification.

At the end of this you will have the skills and knowledge to apply specialist communication techniques with students and teachers. You will also be able to build strong relationships to assist teachers in the selection of reading materials to develop the reading and comprehension skills of students thus assisting in the development of writing skills for students

Whilst the bulk of the course is face to face training, it is expected that students will also do research and study at home for assignments and essays.

Occupational Outcomes:
Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to seek employment as:

• Library assistant
• Office Administration Support
• Information Technology Support
• Language & Literacy
• Working with students with special needs

This qualification provides a pathway to higher qualifications in the Education area.

7 Compulsory Units

VBN376	Work in an education environment
BSBCMN211A	Participate in workplace safety procedures
BSBFLM303A	Contribute to effective workplace relationships
BSBCMN206A	Process and maintain workplace information
BSBEBUS301A	Search and assess online business information
CHCCOM2B	Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues

4 Elective Units

BSBCMN205A	Use business technology
VBN378	Assist in the management of the classroom
VBN379	Assist in the development of learning activities for problem solving and creative thinking
VBN380	Facilitate reading development
VBN381	Facilitate writing development
VBN382	Facilitate children's oral language development
VBN383	Facilitate children's appreciation and understanding of literature
VBN384	Assess and record literacy skills
VBN385	Meet the special needs of students in the classroom situation

Enrolment:
The Information Session forms the initial stage of the enrolment process, providing an opportunity for prospective students to come along and meet some of the tutors as well as finding out more about the course, prior to enrolment. A student information booklet will be circulated to those who choose to enrol at this stage.

Fees:
Total fees in 2009 for the Certificate III in Education, (applicable a week prior to course commencing) are:

$470.00 (Tuition fee) plus $120.00 (Amenities fee)
OR Concession Rate:
$55.00 plus $120.00 (Amenities fee)
(Refunds will be paid in full if course cancelled, No refunds after 4 weeks' of course commencement)

Tutors:
ECEC has a bank of highly qualified industry tutors with a high standard of training education and recent or current industry experience in the Education sector.

Delivery:
Training is delivered part time, at times and days that are mutually compatible with prospective participants and tutors. However, students must allow for a substantial amount of time outside class hours to complete assignments, projects and work placement where required.