Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. 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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Possible Employment Outcomes
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Personal Care assistant
- Nurse’s Aide
- Client Assistant
- Residential Care Worker
Entry Requirements
- Suitable Language and Numeracy Skills
- An Australian Federal Police Check
- A Unique Student Identifier
Delivery Mode
Blended Delivery – Online via Zoom, One Day per Week + Mandatory Work Placement
Duration/Volume of Learning
This program is a full-time equivalent course. A student may take up to One year to complete the course.
The AQF Volume of Learning for a Certificate III Qualification is 1200-1400 hours.
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Location
Online, Greenacre, Beenleigh and various locations in Sydney and Brisbane
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Units
| Unit Code | Unit Title | |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support | Core |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | Core |
| CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing | Core |
| CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Core |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | Core |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia | Elective |
| CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care | Elective |
| CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | Elective |
| CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion | Elective |
| CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support | Elective |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | Elective |
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