Get a head start on your teaching career with this entry-level qualification designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
10751NAT Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Subsidised | $1,365 |
Concession | $1,005 |
Full fee | $4,140 |
Get a head start on your teaching career with this entry-level qualification. This course is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and is offered to both high school students and adult learners.
This course will teach you essential skills in education support including supporting students with developmental issues, assisting with activity sessions, and guiding responsible behaviour in a safe and supportive environment. You'll also learn how to use educational strategies to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education such as developing Indigenous language and culture lessons, producing work that expresses Indigenous identity, and communicating with parents, students and colleagues in Indigenous language.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to seek work as a qualified teaching assistant. You will also be able to take advantage of our pathway options and apply to progress into a Bachelor of Education at James Cook University.
This course is offered through RATEP — a community-based teacher education program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The program provides a direct pathway for people in remote, rural and regional areas to become qualified teachers or teacher assistants. Students may study at one of 13 RATEP sites throughout the state or via an offsite delivery model.
Our Indigenous Student Support Officers (ISSOs) provide tailored support designed to meet the unique needs of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. ISSOs can provide assistance with enrolment processes, Centrelink ABSTUDY enquiries, tutor support, referrals to other community service providers, and personal support.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all units listed below. You will also be required to undertake 100 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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AIESCT001Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children with science inquiryUnit code: AIESCT001 |
Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children with science inquiry | |
CHCECE006Support behaviour of children and young peopleUnit code: CHCECE006 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge to apply strategies to guide responsible behaviour of children and young people in a safe and supportive environment. |
Support behaviour of children and young people | |
CHCEDS003Contribute to student education in all developmental domainsUnit code: CHCEDS003 Unit description: This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to support students with different developmental issues to participate in classroom and other school activities. This unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and the work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional. |
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains | |
CHCEDS004Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centreUnit code: CHCEDS004 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support the effective functioning of a classroom or other learning environment. It deals with practical issues such as administration, equipment, teaching aids and other supplies. This unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional. |
Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centre | |
CHCEDS006Support the development of numeracy skillsUnit code: CHCEDS006 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement numeracy programs as identified by the teacher to assist students requiring additional numeracy support. This unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and the work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional. |
Support the development of numeracy skills | |
CHCEDS007Work effectively with students and colleaguesUnit code: CHCEDS007 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively communicate with students and colleagues. This unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and the work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional. |
Work effectively with students and colleagues | |
CHCEDS010Work effectively as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander education workerUnit code: CHCEDS010 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education worker to manage their work performance in a range of education environments. |
Work effectively as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander education worker | |
CHCEDS017Contribute to the health and safety of studentsUnit code: CHCEDS017 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required for teacher assistants to contribute effectively to the health and safety of students. The education support worker implements workplace health and safety instructions and procedures within his or her scope of responsibility and according to direction. |
Contribute to the health and safety of students | |
CHCEDS024Use educational strategies to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander educationUnit code: CHCEDS024 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support, contribute to and coordinate education opportunities for students, including those from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. |
Use educational strategies to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education | |
CUAATS101Develop understanding of own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identityUnit code: CUAATS101 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an understanding of the cultural and intellectual properties of one’s own cultural identity. |
Develop understanding of own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity | |
CUAATS302Produce work that expresses own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identityUnit code: CUAATS302 |
Produce work that expresses own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity |
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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BSBITU201Produce simple word processed documentsUnit code: BSBITU201 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop basic keyboard skills using touch typing techniques in a broad range of settings. |
Produce simple word processed documents | |
BSBITU306Design and produce business documentsUnit code: BSBITU306 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents and publications. It includes selecting and using a range of functions on a variety of computer applications. |
Design and produce business documents | |
CHCEDS009Communicate with parents, students and colleagues in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander languageUnit code: CHCEDS009 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander languages and traditional knowledge to communicate with people in an educational environment. This unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and the work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional. |
Communicate with parents, students and colleagues in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander language | |
CHCEDS029Assist teacher to develop Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture lessonsUnit code: CHCEDS029 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist a teacher to develop a series of lessons relating to local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander languages and culture. |
Assist teacher to develop Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture lessons | |
CHCEDS016Support learning for students with disabilities in a classroom environmentUnit code: CHCEDS016 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required as an introduction to working with students that have a recognised disability. |
Support learning for students with disabilities in a classroom environment | |
CUAMPF101Develop skills to play or sing musicUnit code: CUAMPF101 |
Develop skills to play or sing music | |
SISXCAI002Assist with activity sessionsUnit code: SISXCAI002 |
Assist with activity sessions |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more
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RATEP sites via Cairns | 08 February 2021 | 12 months | Full time including Residential Blocks | Mixed mode | Full fee: $4,140 Subsidised: $1,365 Concession: $1,005 |
RATEP sites via Cairns | 08 February 2021 | up to 2 years | Part time including Residential Blocks | Mixed mode | Full fee: $4,140 Subsidised: $1,365 Concession: $1,005 |
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
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Campus | START DATES
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Duration | WORKLOAD
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STUDY MODE
![]() Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more |
COST
![]() The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more |
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RATEP sites via Cairns | 08 February 2021 | up to 2 years | Part time 2 days a week or equivalent plus homework | Mixed mode |
You must be a Year 10, 11 or 12 student enrolled at a participating high school. In addition, the duration of your TAFE at School course cannot be longer than your remaining high school studies. Speak to your high school guidance counsellor or careers advisor for more information.
Course placements are subject to availability.
10751NAT Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
QCE points: 8
Information is current at time of publishing, to confirm the QCE points for your course please visit the Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) website.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
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This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Student applicants must complete an application form which includes a detailed written recommendation by the school’s Principal, VET Coordinator or Senior Teacher for the student to undertake the studies. As well, applicants undertake a supervised online English and Maths assessment which is aligned to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). However, this assessment is not required if the student can provide evidence of a sound result or higher (ie. C or above) from their previous year of school studies (ie. Year 10) in English and Maths.
Adult applicants with no previous classroom work experience are acceptable as Certificate III students. English and Maths pre-enrolment acceptance tests must be undertaken. These tests are a supervised online English and Maths assessment which is aligned to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
Whilst this course has no specific entry requirements, the unit CUAATS101 - Develop understanding of own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identity requires interpretation of one's own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island cultural identity in order to complete the unit of competency. Due to this requirement, enrolment into this core unit is limited to those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Students who do not identify as Indigenous or Torres Strait Islanders who complete all other units in this qualification will only receive a Statement of Attainment.
During your course you will be required to complete vocational placement at a RATEP location so you can start practising your new skills in a real-world environment. You’ll be required to work shifts determined by your placement provider, and these can include early mornings or late nights, any day of the week, including public holidays. TAFE Queensland will assist in arranging placements.
Completing placement is compulsory, and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete your shifts. You are required to complete 100 hours of placement to satisfy this component of your qualification.
It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
This course is offered through RATEP. RATEP is a community-based teacher education program that provides a direct pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in remote, rural and regional locations to become registered teachers or qualified teacher aides. The RATEP program is a partnership between TAFE Queensland North Region, Queensland Education Department and James Cook University. Currently there are 14 RATEP sites throughout the state, providing teacher training at the Certificate III, Certificate IV and Diploma levels. Students are also able to study via an offsite delivery model with teaching support using online technology and regular phone, email and SMS communications.
RATEP locations are as follows:
If students in Queensland are unable to access a RATEP site, there is also study available via an offsite delivery model with teaching support using online technology and regular phone, email and SMS communications. Fully funded residential blocks in Cairns are also offered as part of the course. Students completing the Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education receive one year's credit towards a Bachelor of Education through James Cook University.
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
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