About this course
Entry Requirements
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- USI (Unique Student Identifier) Number
- Mature age entry (18+)
- Initial skills assessment
- Valid and current email address
- National Police Check (Fee applies)**
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Course
Overview:
This qualification reflects the role of community workers who follow an individualised plan to provide personalised support to those who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.
- This qualification can also be done as a traineeship.
- Entry level understanding of the operations of an Aged Care Facility
- Provide personal care
- First Aid Certificate
- For a detailed outline on the learning outcomes of this qualification, please visit www.training.gov.au
- Face to Face Classroom
- Homework and Self-study
- Work Placement hours
- Assignment activities
- Assessment time
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Family Support Worker
- Nursing Support Assistant
- Home Care Assistant
- Personal Care Giver
- Residential Care Worker
- Community Care Worker
Core Units
Unit code
(Core - all units required)
Competency Name
CHCCCS015
Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023
Support independence and well being
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units
Elective Units
(Elective - optional units)
Competency Name
CHCAGE001
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011
Meet personal support needs
CHCAGE002
Implement falls prevention strategies
HLTINF001
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTAID003
Provide first aid