About this course
Entry Requirements
- USI (Unique Student Identifier) Number
- Mature age entry (18+)
- Initial skills assessment
- Valid and current email address
- National Police Check (Fee applies)**
Course
- This qualification can also be done as a traineeship.
- Provide support to older people at risk in a variety of organisational settings
- Recognise healthy body systems
- Manage legal and ethical compliance
- Ability to work with people with mental health issues
- 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
Potential Job Outcomes: Learners who have successfully completed the course are expected to find employment in the following positions:
- Accommodation support worker
- Assistant hostel supervisor
- Care supervisor
- Care Team Leader
- Community Program Coordinator
- Day Activity Worker
- Residential Care Officer
- Support Worker (Community Services)
Work Placement: 180 hours’ minimum work placement within an Aged Care facility is compulsory for this qualification. Work Experience Insurance will be provided by REACH for Training
*Please Note: The elective units selected are relevant to local industry requirements, the work outcome and the qualification level. The electives listed below are REACH for Training preferred electives
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Core Units
Unit code
(Core - all units required)
Competency Name
CHCADV001
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE001
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE003
Coordinate services for older people
CHCAGE004
Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCAGE005
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS006
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS011
Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS023
Support independence and well being
CHCCCS025
Support relationships with carers and families
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPAL001
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPRP001
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units
Elective Units
(Elective - optional units)
Competency Name
CHCAGE002
Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCPAL002
Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues