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.
Depending on the specialisation the following are the potential career opportunities for the students:
Estimated Duration
12 Months
Delivery
Self-paced learning with weekly Online sessions and Face to face practical classes.
120 hours Vocational placement over a 3 – 4 week period
Location
Gold Coast
Brisbane
Townsville
Ingham
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
Core Units | |
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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 Units – Ageing Specialisation | |
CHCAGE011* | Provide support to people living with dementia |
CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care |
CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
CHCCCS044 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
Elective Units – Disability Specialisation | |
CHCDIS011* | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
CHCCCS044 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
Elective Units – Disability and Ageing Specialisation | |
CHCDIS011* | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
CHCAGE011* | Provide support to people living with dementia |
CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care |
CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
*Students are required to complete at least 120 hours of direct support work in a least one aged care, home and community, disability or community service organisation.
Prior to commencement of placement, students may be required to obtain or provide evidence of a police check, blue and/or yellow card, first aid certificate and vaccination records.
To Understand the funding and Eligibility requirements refer to Certificate 3 Guarantee
Student Co-contribution fee
Number Units | Co-contribution fee (Non – Concessional) | Co-contribution fee (Concessional) |
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15 | $15.00 ($1.00 Per unit) | $7.50 ($0.50 Per unit) |
Fee For Service
Number Units | Course Fee |
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15 | $2500.00 |
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RTO Code: 31954
Call: 1300 000 433
Email: admin@nationwide.edu.au
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