CRICOS Course Code: 107529M

Duration: 52 weeks (inclusive of holidays)

Campuses: Brisbane | Cairns

Study mode: Face to Face | Simulated Training

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or community based environments. Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery.

Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organisation and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within limited parameters.

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

Students entering SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management must meet the following academic and English entry requirements

Academic

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

• Applicants must have completed Australian Year 11 or an equivalent qualification.

English requirements

International students applying either off-shore or on-shore will require:

• IELTS (General or Academic): Overall score of 5.5.

• PTE Academic: Overall score of 46.

• Validity of Results: English language test results must be no more than two years old.

• Additional English Language Support: Applicants who do not meet the required English proficiency level may be required to complete up to 10 weeks of English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) before commencing their main VET course.

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.

Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Digital (LLND)

If students do not meet the recommended English and/or LLND requirements, they will be referred for additional support, which will be provided by the Institute through an ACSF Support Plan. Students may also be asked to undertake further Language, Literacy, and Numeracy training, such as ELICOS programs at other institutes, to ensure they receive appropriate support and guidance. Frontier does not offer ELICOS programs. Students are requested to meet the Student Support Officer to seek guidance and/or support.

In the event that a Trainer and Assessor identifies students with LLND difficulties, or where students require or request additional LLND support, appropriate strategies will be implemented to assist them with their learning. Additional support will be provided by the Institute through the ACSF Support Plan.

Career Opportunities

Possible job roles relevant to this qualification include:

• Community Program Coordinator

• Support Worker (Community Services)

• Personal Care Worker

• Residential Care Officer

• Care Team Leader

• Residential Care Worker

• Care Supervisor

• Personal Caregiver

• Day Activity Worker

Course Structure

• Total number of units = 18

  • 15 core units
  • 3 elective units

Core Unit:

• CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

• CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people

• CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people

• CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk

• CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia

• CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery

• CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs

• CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing

• CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families

• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

• CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance

• CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

• CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

• HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems

• HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units:

• CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity

• CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

• CHCAGE012 Provide food service

Course tuition fees: Please refer to the fee policy

UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER

All students undertaking nationally recognised training in Australia are required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
A USI is a reference number made up of numbers and letters.
The USI provides students with online access to their training records and results (VET Transcript) through their USI account.
Refer to the link https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi, Create your USI