Building SSO skills; enhancing the learning environment;
                               Supporting school improvement.
 

 

Study in the Certificate III in Government (PSP30104) provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills required to support employment as an SSO in a school environment. 

The SSO Program offers you the opportunity to undertake study in your own time and location. If you are currently employed in the education sector as an SSO, this training program offers you a wonderful opportunity to recognise existing skills, as well as providing solid induction training. If your aim is to work in the education area, then the SSO Program is an ideal starting point to your career path.

To study in this program you need to be currently working in a school (5-10 hours per week) paid or voluntary. The assessment questions through-out the training refer to experiences you may have encountered while working with children or with the school team. The assessment also requires you to seek policy and procedure advice from members of the school staff.

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You will need:

• a work placement as an SSO (paid or voluntary) with a school

• a computer with the minimum system requirements

• access to the Internet and be a confident user

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The range of streams in the SSO Training Program are listed below. If you would like more detailed information about these courses please click on the links to the units or contact the

SSO Program Coordinator. (Please include your contact details and the stream you are interested in studying).
 

PSP30104 Certificate III in Government:

• Administration

• General Teacher Aide

• Integration Aide

• Library Aide

• Multicultural Aide

If you wish to take a small Orientation about using the Online Course material click here.

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The SSO program comprises the following costs:

• The Tuition Fee Is calculated by multiplying the enrolment hours of the unit(s) you are undertaking by $1.34 per hour. (rounded)

• The General Service Fee of $45.00 (an online fee) applies to all students.

• All resources required for this course are available online and via the DE&T website

More information on Fees and Charges

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The SSO Program has been designed to be delivered fully online. We recognise, however, some students need to receive training assistance and help in person with the teachers. Where possible we endeavour to organise opportunities for students to meet and network with teachers and other students. South West TAFE has campuses at Warrnambool, Portland, Hamilton and Glenormiston.

Delivery of the SSO Program is Victoria wide for non-trainee students. If you are considering doing or are doing this study as part of your Traineeship contract; you need to be in our delivery area of South West Victoria. This region covers the area between the South Australian border in the West, Horsham to the North and through to the Western edges of Melbourne to the East.

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Please refer to SWTAFE's Privacy policy for further information.

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To register interest in the SSO Program please email Sandra Fitzgerald.

Include your name and contact details. Your School and area of work ie Integration aide or administration.

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The SSO Program has flexible entry and exit study dates. There is a cut off date for enrolments in October each year.

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