Working in education is challenging and rewarding in equal measure. If you’ve got the passion and patience to work closely with children with varying developmental needs and temperaments, a role in education support is right for you.
The Certificate of Education Support (Literacy and Numeracy) is an online professional development program that will provide you with the skill and knowledge to provide assistance to students who need additional support with their reading, writing and oral language skills.
In this online literacy and numeracy course, you will learn how to work in an education support role implementing numeracy and literacy programs as identified by the teacher to assist students requiring additional support.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Support the development of numeracy skills
- Basic skills and knowledge
- Numbers and basic computations
- Mathematical and numeracy processes
- Students mathematical ability
- Stages of cognitive development
- Problem-solving tasks
- Reverse thinking
- Learning disabilities
- Learning models and language
- Numeracy support program
- Support strategies
- Learning styles
- Multi-level teaching
- Recording students’ progress
- Assess student ability
- Positive reinforcement
Unit 2 - Support the development of literacy and oral language skills
- Oral language
- Reading and writing
- Literacy development
- Oral language skills
- Ages of skills/knowledge
- Language functions
- Reading and writing purposes
- Narrative genres
- Speaking processes
- Reading processes
- Writing processes
- Literacy programs
- Curriculum documents
- Key Learning Areas (KLAs)
- Lesson plans
- Running records
- Oral abilities
- Writing abilities
- Implementing support strategies
- Literacy texts
- Support worker roles
- Games and activities
- Reading aloud
- Rhymes, poems and songs
- Literacy conventions and processes
Unit 3 - Support learning for students with disabilities in a classroom environment
- Delivery of services
- Key issues for students with disabilities
- Meeting individual needs
- Family carer issues
- Grief and loss
- Personal goals
- Policy, regulatory and legal requirements
- Disability services legislation
- Principles and objectives
- Disability legislation
- Australian legislation principles (AAPs)
- Access and equity principles
- Personal values and attitudes
- Appropriate language
- Promote individuality
- Appropriate terminology
- Types of disabilities
- General learning disabilities
- Rights, interests and needs
- Strategies to assist students
- Exercise rights and independence
- Empowering students
- The right to learn
- Vicious circle of low expectations
- Positive expectations
- Respecting students
- Education adjustment program profile (EAPP)
- Support requirements of students
- Fading
- Supporting communication
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
- Situations of risk
- Situations posing risk to students
- Preventing hazardous situations
- Organisational policies
- Unacceptable risk
- Intermediate risk
- Abuse
- Reporting inappropriate behaviour
- Personal safety of self and others
- Store equipment safely
- Appropriate learning environments
- Health and safety legislation
Study Hours
Estimated duration 45 Hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% Online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
This was my first time studying online. I was very happy with the support I received. My queries were answered promptly and satisfactorily
N. Axford, Warragul, VIC | Certificate of Education Support – Literacy and Numeracy
I was happy with everything within the course
T. Bambridge, Warragul, VIC | Certificate Education Support – Literacy and Numeracy
I am happy, and also I gained the knowledge which I expected from this course
A.Jannamaraju, Docklands, VIC | Certificate of Education support- Literacy and Numeracy
I found the assessments and learning easy to understand and an enjoyable experience
J. O’Brien, North Lakes, QLD | Certificate of Education Support; Literacy and Numeracy
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrol Online: Click Add to Cart/View Cart on the course page.
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Enrolling Multiple Staff?
To enrol multiple staff, please complete the Employer Enrolment Form. We’ll be in touch within 60 minutes during business hours!
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and Direct Deposit.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development For:
- Teacher Assistant – Learning Support
- Special Needs Teacher
- Classroom Support Officer
- Learning Support Teacher
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