Make a difference by supporting students' learning.
The Certificate IV in School Based Education Support has been designed to provide you with the essential skills to work collaboratively with teachers and students at primary and secondary level, and at additional-needs schools.
As an education support worker, your role will be to work closely with teachers, collecting or developing resources, providing mentoring assistance within the classroom, and participating in teaching activities. You will hone your skills in communication, teamwork and problem solving to create meaningful change and provide support to those who need it.
You will also benefit from a supervised practical placement. By putting your learning into practice, you will learn in a real classroom environment and gain a deeper understanding of the skills required to support both teachers and students.
Develop your skills with the help of a dedicated team offering a variety of learning approaches.
Graduate work-ready as an Education Support Worker
Gain practical experience to support students and teachers.
Study in this certificate is delivered via blended learning of face-to-face classroom learning throughout the semester. You will also have access to online learning resources.
You will participate in class learning activities such as analysing case studies and scenarios, role plays, group and independent work, online research and reading articles.
Your assessment throughout this certificate may take the form of oral and written tasks, group work, projects, online tasks, work-based assessment, and observations and evidence gathered from workplace environments.
The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.
Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.
The world is constantly changing, and there are universal skills that can help you adapt to the evolving nature of work and global engagement.
As part of your study experience at RMIT, we provide 6 future-focused RMIT Capabilities:
RMIT Capabilities are built into your course as well as some of our extracurricular experiences. They inform the design and delivery of your learning activities and assessments, so by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply these capabilities in your life and work.
If you are holding a temporary visa (other than a student visa) and your visa has a full study entitlement, you may be eligible to apply. For more information, see the international students with other temporary (non-student) visas.
Upon successful completion of the Certificate IV in School Based Education Support, you will be able to pursue work in educational environments.
You will have the skills and qualifications necessary to work in a diverse range of education roles in which you will provide assistance and support to students and teachers.
Roles may include:
You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
There are no minimum academic entry requirements for this course. Applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements.
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities.
The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements.
By understanding the types of activities you'll participate in, you can:
If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there is a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities.
Please contact the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) team to discuss any adjustments you may require. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with ELS.
If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your course so that you can participate fully in your studies.
The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings.
This course includes practical placement. If you are successful in obtaining a place in the course, you must meet a number of immunisation and compliance requirements upon commencement of your studies.
You must hold a Victorian Working with Children Check valid for 5 years, prior to undertaking clinical components as part of this course.
Note: For clinical components undertaken interstate, a valid Working With Children Check for that state is required.
A pathway is an alternative way to get into a course. RMIT's pathways can help you move through different levels of study to reach the qualification you're aiming for, even if you don't meet the requirements for your destination course.
Unfortunately we are currently unable to offer formal pathways into this course. Contact Study@RMIT to discuss your options.
The Certificate IV in School Based Education Support provides credit and guaranteed entry into further study.
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
Credit may reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant study experience.
When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit and provide detailed course syllabus (also known as course outline), outlining volume of learning, course content and weekly topics, learning objectives/outcomes, assessment types and their weightings, and reference to the learning resources such as prescribed textbooks and recommended readings.
The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for government subsidies.
Not sure which fee type applies to you? Learn more and check your eligibility.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
You may be eligible for a fee concession if you hold a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card, Pensioner Card, or Veteran's Gold Card, or are enrolled in the Asylum Seeker VET program. Find out more about fee concessions.
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Tuition fee student pays
$0.00
Tuition fees fully subsidised under Free TAFE scheme
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Tuition fees fully subsidised under Free TAFE scheme
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$0.00 |
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Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
$373.00
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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$373.00 |
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Material fees
N/A
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
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Total cost of material fees associated with this course
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N/A
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Estimated total cost to you
$373.00
Includes all fees listed above
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$373.00 |
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $18.13 per nominal hour ($16,317.00 total).
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Tuition fee student pays
$0.00
Concession rate applied
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Concession rate applied
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$0.00 |
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Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
$90.00
Concession rate applied
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Concession rate applied
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$90.00 |
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Material fees
N/A
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N/A
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Estimated total cost to you
$90.00
Includes all fees listed above
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$90.00 |
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $18.13 per nominal hour ($16,317.00 total).
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Tuition fee student pays
$6,250.00
Tuition fees after government subsidy
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Tuition fees after government subsidy
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$6,250.00 |
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Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
$373.00
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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$373.00 |
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Material fees
N/A
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
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Total cost of material fees associated with this course
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N/A
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Estimated total cost to you
$6,623.00
Includes all fees listed above
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$6,623.00 |
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $8.25 per nominal hour ($7,425.00 total).
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Tuition fee student pays
$1,250.00
Concession rate applied
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Concession rate applied
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$1,250.00 |
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Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
$90.00
Concession rate applied
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Concession rate applied
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$90.00 |
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Material fees
N/A
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N/A
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Estimated total cost to you
$1,340.00
Includes all fees listed above
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$1,340.00 |
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $12.51 per nominal hour ($11,259.00 total).
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Tuition fee student pays
$13,250.00
The total tuition fee you will be charged for a full-fee place
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The total tuition fee you will be charged for a full-fee place
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$13,250.00 |
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Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
$373.00
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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$373.00 |
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Material fees
N/A
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
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Total cost of material fees associated with this course
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N/A
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Estimated total cost to you
$13,623.00
Includes all fees listed above
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$13,623.00 |
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $ per nominal hour ($ total).
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Tuition fee student pays
$0.00
Tuition fees exempt for eligible students in a government subsidised place
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Tuition fees exempt for eligible students in a government subsidised place
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$0.00 |
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Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
$0.00
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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$0.00 |
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Material fees
N/A
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
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Total cost of material fees associated with this course
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N/A
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Estimated total cost to you
$0.00
Includes all fees listed above
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$0.00 |
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $8.25 per nominal hour ($7,425.00 total).
Generated on 23 July 2026 | RMIT University's Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Code is 3046 | Payment and refund information
VET Student Loan cap for Certificate IV in School Based Education Support (C4442): $
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