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CHC40225 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Formal recognition for education support workers who facilitate learning, including for students needing additional support.
Overview

Get recognised for the education support work you already do. The CHC40225 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support covers supporting maths and literacy learning, facilitating learning for students with disabilities and autism, supporting behaviour plans, identifying children at risk and reflecting on your practice. RPL lets your experience be formally assessed towards this nationally recognised qualification.

Teachers' Aide
Facilitates learning for groups and individual students.
Senior Education Support Officer
Guides other support workers and supports complex needs.
Disability Support Assistant
Supports students with disabilities in the classroom.

Reference: training.gov.au

Professional RecognitionGet formal recognition for your advanced education support skills.
Career ProgressionUse the qualification to support senior support roles and further education pathways.

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Is your experience eligible for certification?

General Documents

  • Your identification Documents
  • USI Number
  • Detailed Resume
  • Work Reference Letter(s)
  • Payslips
  • Previous Qualifications (If Any)
  • Working With Children Check
  • First Aid Certificate (If Held)

Workplace Documents & Testimonials

  • De-identified case notes, reports or plans you have prepared
  • Supervisor or team leader testimonials describing your role and duties
  • Rosters or position descriptions showing your role and hours worked
  • Records of professional development, supervision or workplace training

Project & Work Evidence

  • Maths learning support activities you have delivered
  • Literacy learning support activities you have delivered
  • Records of facilitating group learning
  • Support records for students with disabilities
  • Support records for students with autism spectrum disorder
  • Behaviour plan implementation records
  • Child risk identification and reporting records (de-identified)
  • Reflective practice records
  • Evidence of at least 100 hours in a school classroom

[NB: RTO might ask for more evidences based on qualification requirements]

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46Median Age
6,800Annual Employment Growth

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$1,342Median per week
$69,784Yearly income

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How It Works

Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.

1
Collect Your Evidence
Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.
2
Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs
We'll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you'll receive your Self-Assessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.
3
Submit Your Completed Forms
Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.
4
Assessment and Competency Review
Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.
5
Outcome Issued
Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.

Qualification Overview

  • Qualification Code: CHC40225
  • Qualification Name: Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
  • AQF Level: 4
  • Units: 13 core + 4 elective

Notes

At least 100 hours of work in a primary or secondary school classroom in Australia is required.
State and territory requirements for education support workers may apply.

Reference: Official packaging rules and description from training.gov.au – Australia's national register for vocational training.

Disclaimer: ATSR is a facilitator of RPL. Qualifications are issued by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) upon successful assessment.

Payment & Refund

Check Personalised quote after your consultation
Check Pricing based on your individual advised pathway
Check RTO name and all payment options included
Check No payment until you've accepted your quote
Check Refunds available in line with our policy

Payment options

✦ 4 interest-free instalments available
Debit / Credit Card
Bank Transfer

Payment Options

Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.

After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.

Refund Policy

We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.

Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a Certificate IV in School Based Education Support through RPL?−

Yes, experienced education support workers can apply for CHC40225 through RPL. A partner RTO formally assesses your classroom evidence and hours.

Do I need school work hours for CHC40225?+

Yes, at least 100 hours of work in an Australian primary or secondary school classroom is required.

Is an RPL education support qualification the same as one from study?+

Yes, it is the same AQF Certificate IV issued by an ASQA-registered RTO.

What roles does CHC40225 support?+

It supports senior teachers' aide, education support officer and disability support assistant roles.

Secure your status as a certified education support professional today

Turn your classroom experience into a nationally recognised qualification.

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