Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in community, home, or residential care settings who work under supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support.
Support is provided to individuals who require assistance due to ageing, disability, or other factors. Workers at this level take responsibility for their own outputs within their job role and delegation, applying factual, technical, and procedural knowledge to their practice.
To achieve this qualification, candidates must complete at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the assessment requirements of the units of competency.
There are no licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements for this qualification at the time of publication.
Course Information
| Duration | 62 weeks (52 weeks tuition, 10 weeks semester breaks) |
|---|---|
| Enrolment Age | 18 years or older |
| Start Dates | Provided on inquiry |
Entry Requirements
- Successful completion of Year 11 in Australia or equivalent
- Holders of an AQF qualification Level III and above
- Applicants with industry experience (without formal qualification) may also be considered
- Must be 18 years or older
Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) Requirements
| Core Skill | Required Level (Scale of 5) |
|---|---|
| Learning | 4 |
| Reading | 3 |
| Writing | 3 |
| Oral Communication | 3 |
| Numeracy | 3 |
Units of Study
| Core Units | |
|---|---|
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
| CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support |
| Elective Units (Ageing & Disability Specialisation) | |
|---|---|
| CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
| HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication |
| CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
Pathways After Completion
| Further Study | Career Outcomes |
|---|---|
| CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support | Accommodation Support Worker |
| CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support | Community Support Worker |
| Assistant in Nursing | |
| Home Care Assistant | |
| Personal Care Worker | |
| Support Worker | |
| Residential Care Worker |
Course Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | $11,000 |
| Admin Fee | $350 (non-refundable) |
| Material Fee | $550 (Textbook & Learning Materials) |
No-interest monthly payment plans available