Pre-requisites

None.

Co-requisites

None.

Relationship to competency standards

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.

Topics

School/centre’s policies and procedures.
Duty of care responsibilities.
Types of equipment and technology used in school/centres.
Processes for reordering supplies.
Communication strategies for engaging with colleagues.
Equipment operation.
Maintaining equipment according to instructions and job role.

Teaching Strategies

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Unit offerings

Face to face:

Please note

The Unit Offerings listed above are a guide only and the timetable for any year is the final authority. The College may vary offerings based on demand or other conditions.

This unit may be available in different modes of delivery i.e. online and face-to-face as listed above. The unit content will not differ between these modes of delivery. There will possibly be a difference in the schedule and/or the prescribed assessment tasks, however both will cover and assess the same content.