Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker

An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker supports Indigenous students during their school activities. You might assist individual students with their classroom lessons or work with small groups of students on educational activities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Workers are often employed in primary or secondary schools but you might also work in early childhood centres or other educational facilities.

An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker should be passionate about learning and also about Indigenous culture. You should be able to work with a range of students with various abilities and be flexible with your approach. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Workers need to be understanding and be good at communicating.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $49,920
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a aboriginal and torres strait islander education worker?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
11214NAT

Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

Online
12 months
$10,730
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11212NAT

Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

Blended
24 months
$4,815
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11036NAT

Certificate III in Vocational and Study Pathways for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People

Blended
3 months
$7,250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11044NAT

Course in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Education

On Campus
2 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Associate Degree of Early Years Studies

On Campus
2 years
$40,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11258NAT

Certificate I in Aboriginal Languages for Everyday Use (Gathang)

On Campus
6 months
$3,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11258NAT

Certificate I in Aboriginal Languages for Everyday Use (Wiradjuri)

Blended
4 months
$3,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11258NAT

Certificate I in Aboriginal Languages for Everyday Use (Dhurga)

Blended
4 months
$3,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11258NAT

Certificate I in Aboriginal Languages for Everyday Use (Gumbaynggirr)

On Campus
4 months
$3,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11258NAT

Certificate I in Aboriginal Languages for Everyday Use (Gamilaraay)

Blended
4 months
$3,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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What can you do with a Certificate III in Education Support?

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