Course Description
This course aims to equip students with the essential expertise and understanding necessary to offer assistance and care to clients with disabilities. The program reflects the responsibilities of support workers who are committed to delivering personalised care that aligns with an individualised care plan, following strict guidelines and service plans while being supervised.
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-entry study or qualification requirements, but to be eligible, you must:
- an Australian citizen; or
- a permanent visa holder or holder of visa subclass 309, 444, 449, 785, 786, 790, or 820; or
- a dependent or spouse of the primary holder of a visa subclass 457 or 482**; or
- a bridging visa holder who has made a valid application for a visa subclass 866; or
- a bridging visa E holder (subclasses 050 and 051) who has made a valid application for a visa subclass 785 or 790.
- Reside in Western Australia;
- Possess suitable English language, literacy and numeracy skills (e.g. you will need to be able to read, understand and communicate care requirements on a care plan);
- Have a current COVID-19 vaccination (unless exempt); and
- Provide a copy of your passport or photo identification.
- Be at least 18 years of age
- A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI). We recommend that you create your USI before you book your course.
Additionally, you need to attend and achieve a satisfactory result on the language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test. The LLN test will be conducted either face to face in a hard copy or via eLearning: Moodle. The LLN test will determine whether the student needs additional support to achieve the following ACSF Levels-
Learning – Level 3,
Reading – Level 3,
Writing – Level 3,
Oral Communication – Level 3
Numeracy – Level 3
Prior to undertaking practical placement, you will be required to provide:
- Current Police Clearance (no older than six months) or NDIS Worker Screening Check; and
- A current flu vaccination (unless exempt).
Units to Complete
| 1 | CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support |
| 2 | CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
| 3 | CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing |
| 4 | CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| 5 | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| 6 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| 7 | CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| 8 | HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| 9 | HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| 10 | CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| 11 | CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care |
| 12 | CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| 13 | CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| 14 | CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
| 15 | CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
Possible job opportunities
You will have the skills to provide individualised care to those who require support due to ageing, disability, or some other reason. Our graduates find employment working in a range of residential and community settings via Auscare Staffing Solutions such as:
- Care worker
- Home care assistant
- Care assistant
- Residential care worker
- Personal care assistant
- Support worker.
Course Overview
This course provides you with foundational skills and knowledge to work in the aged care Facility. You’ll learn to work with individuals to support their independence and wellbeing, in their homes or in community settings.
Through classroom learning, e-learning, and a practical work placement, you’ll learn to:
- Provide individualised support, both physical and social
- Maintain personal care and other activities
- Recognise healthy body systems
- Work with diverse people.
You will also learn valuable skills in following safe work practices and working legally and ethically.