Statement of Attainment in Education Support - Aboriginal

Qualification: Statement of Attainment (AQF)
TAFE NSW Course No: 8894

This course is for Aboriginal people who work or want to work in educational settings as Aboriginal Education Support workers. You will acquire the skills and knowledge needed to work with Aboriginal learners in an educational support setting, either public, private and/or community based. The course consists of a compulsory core with electives providing you with a choice. You will learn about contemporary issues in Aboriginal communities. You will also learn about maintaining effective relationships with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in the school and the community.

Career Opportunities: A range of employment opportunities and/or further study pathways in the area of education.

Articulation: This course provides a pathway into the Certificate III in Education Support - Aboriginal.

Entry Requirements: This course is for Aboriginal people. Participants must be able to read, comprehend and discuss printed, familiar information in English and write simple statements in English. Participants must have access to a relevant workplace either as a paid worker or in a voluntary capacity.

Competency Units
Core:
CHCCHILD1C	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm
Elective: Contact the Campus for details

Semester 2, 2008: Places may be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.

Campuses:

Kempsey - contact Mark Whitehead on (02) 6560 2900.
Lismore - contact Ros Sten on (02) 6623 0310 or Klara Marosszeky on 0422 750 612.

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Semester 1, 2009: North Coast Institute Application form by 31 October, 2008. Late applications will be accepted.

Campuses:

Kempsey - For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
For more information contact Mark Whitehead on (02) 6560 2900.

For Aboriginal people who work or want to work in educational settings as Aboriginal Education Support workers.