Subsidised teacher aide courses available on the Gold Coast

Learn about FTTA’s subsidised teacher aide courses available by online or class-based learning (Brisbane CBD one day per week) from the Gold Coast.

If you’re looking to become a teacher’s aide on the Gold Coast, the good news is that our popular Queensland government funded teacher aide courses are now available by distance or online learning – study with Australia’s leader in teacher aide training and learn the skills to become an invaluable member of your school. FTTA’s subsidised courses start from just $50 (concessional co-contribution fee) and enrolments are open all year round to anyone living in Queensland.

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The CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support is the introductory teacher aide course for those wanting to begin a new career. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work in a mainstream Gold Coast kindergarten, primary school, middle school or high school under the direction of a classroom teacher. Graduates may find work in government or non-government schools.

The CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support is a higher-level teacher aide course and is designed for those wanting to work with students with special needs. This is our most popular course because it provides the highest level of employment opportunities and graduates are sought after by schools all over Australia. This course is recommended for parents and anyone with experience caring for children (or adults), or who have worked in related industries for any period of time.

The other good news if you want to become a teacher’s aide on the Gold Coast is that there are 47 schools in the area and all of them employ teacher aides – some in fact employ a large number of teacher aides and schools are always looking out for new staff particularly casual (known as relief) staff which is how many get their careers started! The 47-odd schools in the Gold Coast area includes:

• large public schools such as Miami State High and Broadbeach State Primary,
• large private schools such as The Southport School and Marymount College, and
• special schools such as Mudgeeraba Special School and the Currumbin Community Special School.

FTTA offers both the Certificate III and Certificate IV government subsidised teacher aide courses from the Gold Coast. Learners often enrol in the CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support and then proceed to the CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support thereafter. Students can however enter the Certificate IV directly without having first completed the introductory Certificate III. Speak with an FTTA adviser about your circumstances.

Our CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support course will provide you with invaluable and effective classroom skills such as those listed below. These pedagogical skills are essential in ensuring that you are able to provide a high level of quality service to the students in your class and to your teacher:

• teaching and learning strategies such as the levels of instruction,
• behaviour management techniques such as proximity and with-it-ness, and
• a range of other practical skills to help you provide quality support to Gold Coast schoolteachers and students.

You can learn more about the CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support by reading this article: CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support: Everything you need to know

Another successful student happy to have completed her teacher aide course. Congratulations!

Our CHC40213 Certificate IV teacher aide course covers everything from the Certificate III course with the additional focus on providing support to Gold Coast school students with special needs, and their teachers. Special needs include students who have disabilities or disorders such as FASD, ASD, visual and hearing impairment, dyslexia and dysgraphia, and many others. This is why the CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support is considered the ‘special needs’ course by schools and hence the popularity of this program (the majority of teacher aides are employed to support students with additional or special needs of some kind).

You can learn more about the CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support by reading this article: CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support: Everything you need to know . To research job opportunities in your area, we recommend browsing the QLD government’s vacancy listings which can be found here.

You can study our teacher aide courses via either distance or class-based learning. Our classes are held one day per week in the Brisbane CBD – many attendees travel from the Gold Coast as often of possible to attend our classes. New courses start every school term however they do fill up fast so please enrol as early as possible if you intend on attending classes.

The majority of your Gold Coast teacher aide course will be conducted via distance learning. Distance learning is a popular and convenient way to study. You’ll have 24/7 access to the plethora of the online resources that you’ll need to learn best practice teacher aide techniques and skills. You’ll also have access to a dedicated, friendly and experienced course trainer every step of the way. You can learn more about whether studying online is right for you by reading this free article published by FTTA: Teacher aide courses online: is it right for me? All students can participate in regular live webinars and/or watch our extensive array of pre-recorded lectures on specific topics designed to develop your pedagogical knowledge. Worried about support? Your trainer will only ever be a phone call or an email away.

We’ve all been to school, so you probably have some idea of what teacher aides do from day to day and the types of schools found on the Gold Coast. However, you might be surprised at the variety of daily tasks, responsibilities, roles and challenges that teacher aides face. You can find out more about the range of things that teacher aides do by reading our detailed and free article here. You can also find out how much teacher aides get paid in Australia by reading this article.

If you’d like to learn more about how FTTA’s government subsidised teacher aide courses can help you to launch an exciting new career in a Gold Coast school, feel free to contact us anytime. We’d be happy to answer any questions that you might have about any of our courses or your future aspirations and how we can help you achieve them.

You can also read our extensive range of blog articles or view our videos to find out more about your new and exciting future as a teacher aide on the Gold Coast.

OUR RESEARCH-BASED TEACHER AIDE COURSES

CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support & CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support

INTRODUCTORY COURSE

CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support

The introductory teacher aide course for anyone seeking to work as a support worker.

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SPECIAL NEED'S COURSE

CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support

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TEACHER AIDE COMBO

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AUSTRALIA'S MOST POPULAR TEACHER AIDE COURSES

CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support & CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support

1 IN 2 CHOOSE FTTA

1 in 2 study the CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support with FTTA.

PAYMENT PLANS FROM $40

Interest free plans from $40 - no hidden fees, includes all resources.

GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES

From $50 - courses subsidised by the Queensland government.

SUPPORT

Live webinars, regular tutorials, phone and email support.

PLACEMENT

We visit every learner on placement to help improve your practice.

30-DAY NO OBLIGATION

A 30-day no obligation period so you can be sure the course is for you.

MODES

Supported, self-paced distance mode or class from 1 day per week.

RESEARCH-BASED CONTENT

Learn industry best practice and research-based pedagogy.

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An established provider with more than 5000 happy graduates.