Embark on a rewarding career with this qualification, designed for individuals passionate about making a difference in community, home, or residential care settings. As part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team, you’ll learn to provide person-centred support tailored to individuals’ unique needs, including those requiring assistance due to aging, disability, or other circumstances.

This course is designed specifically for those already currently working in the care sector. It will equip you with practical skills and knowledge to deliver compassionate and effective care, empowering you to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

This qualification requires the completion of at least 120 hours of work in a direct support role in an aged care, home and community care, disability or community service organisation.

COURSE DURATION

DELIVERY MODE

STUDY COMMITMENT

(14) Months (Part-Time)

Classroom – In person at our Warabrook NSW Training Campus

Approx. (4) hours per week outside of class to complete self-directed learning activities and assessments

This qualification provides pathways to work in an Aged Care, Home and Community Care or Disability Service Organisation in a role that involves direct client support e.g., Assistant in Nursing, Care Worker, Community Care Worker, Disability Support Worker etc.

• Be 17 years of age or older. If you are under 18 years of age, you will require parent or guardian consent to enrol
• Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
• Have the Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) skills at a minimum of an ACSF Level 2, sufficient to allow you to complete and maintain documentation, interpret health terminology and communicate effectively with clients, families and colleagues
• Be employed in an Aged Care, Home and Community Care or Disability Service Organisation in a role that involves direct client support e.g., Assistant in Nursing, Care Worker, Community Care Worker, Disability Support Worker, and have the support of your employer to participate in this training, as they will be required to provide feedback on your performance in the workplace.
  • If you do volunteer work in these organisations, or work in other roles such as kitchen or laundry, and aiming to transition to an assistant in nursing job role, may also be considered for entry into the course, as long as you can gain experience in a ‘direct support’ role for at least 120hrs to meet the performance evidence requirements of this qualification.
• If HLTAID011 Provide first aid is chosen as an elective unit; be able to perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult manikin placed on the floor

There is a total of (15) units to complete this qualification. (9) Core Units and (6) Elective Units.
On enrolment you will have the option to choose to specialise in support in Ageing or Disability, with the elective units tailored to the chosen specialisation.

Delivery Mode

CLASSROOM

Units Delivered

The units delivered as part of this course include:

Core Units (9)

• 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

Depending on the specialisation, the following elective units will be completed;

Elective Units – Ageing (6)

• CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
• CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• CHCAGE007 Recognise and report risk of falls
• HLTAID011 Provide first aid
• CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues OR
• HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication * (Conditions Apply)

Elective Units – Disability (6)

• CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
• CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
• CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
• CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
• HLTAID011 Provide first aid
• CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues OR
• HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication * (Conditions apply)

Additional elective options are available in our course brochure. Students undertaking a Traineeship may complete different electives which meet the needs of the workplace. This is decided on a case by case basis with agreement from the employer.

Assessment Strategies
Each unit will comprise of a number of assessment tasks which may include short knowledge tests, projects, case studies, research, written reports and participating in practical activities such as classroom and workplace observations, roleplays and presentations. It is expected that you will need additional time outside of class to complete your assessments. Approx. (4) hours per week to complete self-directed learning activities and assessments

Workplace Observations and Projects
As part of this course, you will be required to complete projects and practical observations in the workplace. You must also log your (120) hours on the provided timesheet and demonstrate how these hours align with specific units of competency.

Full Course Cost	New Entrant Traineeship (NSW Only)	NSW Smart and Skilled (NSW Only)
$6,000	$0	$240 – $1,750 * Eligibility Criteria Apply

Payment Plans are available

There are 3 steps involved in the enrolment process.

1. The completion of an Online Enrolment Application
2. A Pre-Training Interview with one of our Customer Relationships Officers
3. The completion of an online Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment.

The purpose of this process is to ensure that this course is both appropriate, and the most suitable course option for you, to determine if there is any additional support required to assist you with your training and to verify your eligibility for Government subsidies that may be available to you.

Please note the LLN assessment will be sent in a separate link and is not suitable for completion on mobile phones. You should allow (30) minutes to (1) hour to complete the LLN Assessment.

We are unable to enrol International students at this time.

The courses we have scheduled are listed below. You can apply by clicking either ‘Enquire’ or ‘Apply’.

Please note: You will not be charged any fees until we have been able to assess your eligibility for funding. A $0 amount will be shown in the online application. The Customer Relationships Officer will provide you with a quote for your course fee as part of the Pre-Training Review process. On acceptance of the quote, a deposit will be required to finalise your enrolment.

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support – (Ageing)

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support – (Disability)

On completion of this qualification, you may like to further your education and job prospects by completing any of the following qualifications;

• CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
• CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
• CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health