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Unit Group

4322 Teaching Assistants

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

4322 Teaching Assistants

Work under the guidance of teachers and other education professionals to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes for students. Employed in primary and secondary schools, as well as in schools for specific purposes and other education settings, to facilitate student learning and engagement.

Inclusion Support Assistants are excluded from this unit group. Inclusion Support Assistants are included in Occupation 432131 Inclusion Support Assistant.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

Subcategories

432231 Teaching Assistant