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University of Tasmania

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Associate Degree (Education Support)

  • Associate Degree

The Associate Degree (Education Support) is a two-year course intended to provide an educational qualification for Teacher Aides/School Support Officers/Home Schooling parents.

Key details

Degree Type
Associate Degree
Duration
2 - 5 years full-time
Course Code
42A

About this course

The Associate Degree (Education Support) is a two-year course intended to provide an educational qualification for Teacher Aides/School Support Officers/Home Schooling parents.

Entry requirements

Domestic Applicants

We recommend students enrolling in this course undertake at least one day of paid or volunteer work in a classroom setting. If you are providing home schooling we recommend that you are registered with the Home Education Advisory Council to provide home schooling.

Domestic applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years

To be eligible for an offer, you must have an ATAR of 40 or above. This is the minimum ATAR needed for your application to be considered. Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available.

Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your study plan and subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.

All other domestic applicants
T
o be eligible for an offer, you must have studies or experience equivalent to an ATAR of 40 or above. You can
enquire online
or advice on your eligibility based on your prior studies and experience.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can
apply for special consideration
as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

This course is not available to international applicants. International students may consider the following alternative courses:

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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

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Bachelor of Education (Primary)

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Bachelor of Education (Health & Physical Education)

What you will learn

1. Graduates will exhibit broad theoretical and technical knowledge related to paraprofessional work in schools, specifically knowledge of:

  • educational theory and practice
  • the Australian curriculum
  • the role of the paraprofessional in supporting student learning

2. Graduates will demonstrate a broad range of skills pertinent to paraprofessional work in schools, specifically, a capacity to:

  • operate ethically, inclusively and collaboratively in diverse, complex and at times unpredictable learning contexts
  • communicate clearly, coherently and sensitively with students, colleagues, parents/carers
  • use evidence to critically evaluate and reflect upon practice
  • Collaborate effectively with community and industry stakeholders in order to build positive and effective partnerships.

3. Graduates will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills pertinent to paraprofessional work in schools, specifically, through:

  • problem-solving, independently and collectively, to enable optimal learning outcomes for students
  • planning for and supporting the delivery of a differentiated curriculum for individual learners

Career pathways

Graduates will be highly sought in education careers other than teaching in particular in a classroom setting as Integration Aides, Teacher Aides, and School Support Officers. Graduates will also be highly sought after in the industry training sector, and will be suited to communication-based jobs, public relations and other sectors that value graduates with well-developed problem-solving, communication and critical thinking skills.

Course structure

Need help choosing your first year units? Try the Unit Selection Guide.