Course Description

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 personcentred 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.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

Employment Opportunities

This course may provide learners with employment opportunities in aged care or disability support care facilities.

Job titles may include:

• Personal care assistant
• Personal care giver
• Personal care worker
• Residential care worker

Mode of Study

The mode of study includes:

• Online and face-to-face training (Blended delivery)
• Practical application during work placement (160 hours)
• Self-study during the duration of the course

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods include written work, projects, case studies, logbooks and observations. Students are required to do 160 hours of work placement.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

A learner may be to apply for RPL if they have gained competency from work, other programs, courses, life experience or training provided at work that is relevant to the course. The College recognises the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Successful completion of Year 10 or equivalent
• Successful completion of the College's Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test
• Basic computer skills are required, however, adequate student support is available when needed
• Access to a computer, tablet or mobile phone, and the Internet

Applicants with no formal qualifications and who are commencing within or have experience with older persons within a Community Services industry may also be considered for entry into the Course.

Additional Requirement:

Before commencing work placement, learners are required to provide:

• A Federal Police background check (name check),no older than 6 months
• An NDIS Worker Screening Check
• A First Aid Course Certificate
• An NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Evidence of up-to-date relevant vaccination

Applicants must be physically capable of doing general lifting and be prepared to be on their feet for long stretches of time.



Course Contents/ Units of Competency




CHCCCS031	Provide individualised support	CORE UNIT
CHCCCS038	Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support	CORE UNIT
CHCCCS040	Support independence and wellbeing	CORE UNIT
CHCCCS041	Recognise healthy body systems	CORE UNIT
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services	CORE UNIT
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	CORE UNIT
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically	CORE UNIT
HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control	CORE UNIT
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care	CORE UNIT




CHCAGE011	Provide support to people living with dementia	ELECTIVE UNIT
CHCAGE013	Work effectively in aged care	ELECTIVE UNIT
CHCPAL003	Deliver care services using a palliative approach	ELECTIVE UNIT
CHCDIS011	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach	ELECTIVE UNIT
CHCDIS012	Support community participation and social inclusion	ELECTIVE UNIT
CHCDIS020	Work effectively in disability support	ELECTIVE UNIT

*Elective units have been selected by the College in consultation with industry experts.

Training Product Status	Current
Training Product Release Date	23 November 2022

Duration

26 Weeks - Full Time Study

Campus Location

Level 9, 310 King Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000

Contact Us

Phone: 0061-3-9629 3693
Fax: 0061-3-9629 7146
Email:
contact@einsteincollege.vic.edu.au

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course code

CHC33021

intake Dates

Weekly Enrolment