Course Overview

Qualification Duration

This qualification is typically delivered over a minimum duration of 6 -12 months, including 120 hours of work placement in an aged care facility.

Qualification AQF Level

Certificate III

Delivery Mode

This qualification is delivered using a face-to-face, classroom-based delivery mode.

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.

Qualification Detail

The successful completion of this qualification requires competency to be achieved in 13 units comprising of seven (7) core units and six (6) elective units.

For a full list of units, please download the course guide here.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, although applicants will need to undertake an LLN assessment. Students are required to complete a Practical Placement which requires a police check and a NDIS screening

Units in this Qualification

Unit Code	Unit Name	Core/Elective
CHCCS015	Provide individualised support	Core
CHCCCS023	Support independence and well being	Core
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services	Core
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	Core
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically	Core
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems	Core
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care	Core
CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people	Elective
CHCAGE005	Provide support to people living with dementia	Elective
CHCCCCS011	Meet personal support needs	Elective
CHCCCS025	Support relationships with carers and families	Elective
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures	Elective
CHCDIS003	Support community participation and social inclusion	Elective

Qualification Outcomes

Accommodation Support Worker
Personal Care Giver
Respite Care Worker

Fees

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Individuals and or employers may be eligible for Government funding. AIVD will be able to discuss with you the different funding available and cost of training.

The Student Tuition Fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.