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CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support

Certificate I - IV.
Charles Darwin University

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Certificate III qualification prepares you to support teachers and assist student learning in classroom environments. You’ll develop skills to complete general administrative and operational tasks, and to provide learning support to students under the guidance of a teacher or education professional. Work involves using discretion and judgement within established school policies and procedures in primary and secondary school settings. The programme develops classroom assistance skills, child development knowledge, and educational support practice.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue entry-level roles supporting students and teachers in school settings. Typical opportunities include working as a teachers’ aide or education support worker, helping with classroom activities, learning assistance and routine administrative tasks. Employment is generally in primary or secondary schools where support staff operate under the direction of teachers and within established education policies and procedures for this Certificate III education support qualification.


Living Costs in Alice Springs**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,174 - 2,875
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,043 - 1,380
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 11
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 439 - 581

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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Information

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2 years

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Term 1 - 28/01/2026, Term 2 - 13/04/2026, Term 3 - 14/07/2026, Term 4 - 05/10/2026

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Alice Springs
Casuarina
Katherine
Remote

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CHC30221

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick icon2023 CDU INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE PATHWAY SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 20% of tuition fees

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR'S INTERNATIONAL HIGH ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIPS (VCIHAS)

50% of tuition fees

tick iconCDU GLOBAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP 2022-2023

30% of tuition fees

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