Duration
12 Months
Delivery
Blended
Cost
The course is subsidised by the NSW government under the Smart and Skilled program. Contact us to check your eligibility.
Overview
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 person-centred 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.
Course Outline
This course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills required for entry-level care work positions, including:
• How to provide person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
• How to empower people with disability to make choices, achieve goals and participate in their communities.
• How to support positive relationships with clients, families, carers and support networks.
• How to apply strengths-based and person-centred approaches to support individual needs and behaviours.
• How to recognise factors that affect physical and mental health and provide appropriate support.
• How to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within the health and community services sector.
• How to provide support that respects diversity, inclusion, dignity and individual rights. How to work safely, legally and ethically while following infection prevention and control requirements.
Core Units
- 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
Elective units
- CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
- CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
- CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family
- CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
- CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
- CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
This course is delivered through a blended learning model that combines self-paced online learning, online training sessions, and face-to-face practical assessment activities.
Students are enrolled for 12 months.
There are no formal prerequisite units required for entry into this course. Students are required to demonstrate a sound level of proficiency in spoken and written English, which will be tested in a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital Skills Assessment.
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
Participants are required to engage in both theoretical and practical training sessions. Students will need access to a computer or laptop to complete online learning and access virtual training sessions.
There is no renewal recommendation set by the industry for this course.
Further information including fees, payments, support, complaints and appeals can be found in the Student Handbook.
