CRICOS Course Code: 116256A

Duration: 52 weeks (inclusive of holidays)

Campuses: Brisbane | Cairns

Study mode: Face-to-Face and Simulated Environment

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 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.

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

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Entry Requirements

International Student Entry Requirements

International students enrolling in this course at Frontier College must meet the following requirements:

Age Requirement

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.

English Language Requirement

Where the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) requires evidence of English language proficiency for a student visa application (both offshore and onshore applicants), students must meet one of the following:

• IELTS (General) overall score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into the course; or
• IELTS overall score of 5.0 or equivalent, together with an approved ELICOS program (up to 10 weeks) completed before commencing the VET course.

Academic Requirement

• Successful completion of Year 12 (Senior Secondary School Certificate) or an overseas qualification considered equivalent.

Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Digital (LLND)

• As part of the enrolment process, students are required to complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Digital (LLND) test prior to course commencement.
• The test will be assessed by an authorised Frontier Trainer/Assessor.
• If students do not meet the recommended English and/or LLND requirements, they will be referred for additional support with an ACSF Support Plan.
• Students may also be asked to undertake further Language, Literacy, and Numeracy training, such as ELICOS programs at other institutes (Frontier does not offer ELICOS programs).
• Students are requested to meet the Student Support Officer for guidance and/or support.
• Additional support strategies will be implemented if LLND difficulties are identified during training.

 

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find work in a range of community service environments. Typical job outcomes include:

• Aged Care Sector
• Disability Support Sector
• Health & Allied Services
• Community & Social Services

Students with prior work experience can apply for roles such as:

• Care Coordinator / Team Leader
• Case Worker (Community Services / Disability)
• Support Coordinator (NDIS)

Course Structure

Students will need to complete the following 15 units of competency to attain the qualification.

The course requires learners to integrate technical skills and provide community service to customers for a minimum of 120 hours in duration.

Core Units

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

Elective Units

Unit Code	Unit Title	Core/Elective
CHCAGE011	Provide support to people living with dementia	Elective
CHCAGE013	Work effectively in aged care	Elective
CHCPAL003	Deliver care services using a palliative approach	Elective
CHCDIS011	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths‑based approach	Elective
CHCDIS012	Support community participation and social inclusion	Elective
CHCDIS020	Work effectively in disability support	Elective

Course tuition fees: .

UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER

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