This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.
These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
This course includes a work placement of 120 hours to be completed within the course duration.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
July, August
52 Weeks
Face to Face
Level V
Face to Face – 3 days per week (20 hours)
To enroll in this course, students must:
All students must complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to enrolment. The test assesses your foundational skills in learning, reading, writing, oral communication, and numeracy at ACSF Level 3. This test helps us identify if additional learning support is required
Core – 9 Units
CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support. |
CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support. |
CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing. |
CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services. |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people. |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically.. |
HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control. |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care. |
Elective– 6 Units
CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia. |
CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care. |
CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach. |
CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach. |
CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion. |
CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support. |