To achieve CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support, a total of seventeen (17) units of competency must be completed comprising thirteen (13) core and four (4) elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
13 core units, plus
4 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 2 units from the list below
- up to 2 units from the electives listed below, elsewhere in the CHC Community Services Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course
The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 842 - 920.
| Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
| Core units of competency |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 |
| CHCEDS033 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment | 35 |
| CHCEDS045 | Support student mathematics learning | 45 |
| CHCEDS046 | Support student literacy learning | 65 |
| CHCEDS047 | Assist in facilitation of student learning | 50 |
| CHCEDS048 | Work with students in need of additional learning support | 70 |
| CHCEDS051 | Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | 70 |
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures | 55 |
| CHCEDS056 | Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder | 50 |
| CHCEDS058 | Support the implementation of behaviour plans | 70 |
| CHCEDS059 | Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students | 30 |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | 120 |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | 40 |
| | Total nominal hours for core units | 740 |
| Elective units of competency (Select four) |
| CHCEDS042 | Provide support for e-learning | 30 |
| CHCEDS049 | Supervise students outside the classroom | 40 |
| CHCEDS050 | Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education | 55 |
| CHCEDS053 | Assist in production of language resources | 40 |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (credit transfer only) | 22 |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | 20 |
| Unnamed elective |
| CHCEDS040 | Search and access online information | 30 |
| CHCEDS041 | Set up and sustain learning areas | 45 |
| | Total nominal hours for elective units | 102 - 180 |
| | Total nominal hours for the qualification | 842 - 920 |