Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Core unit
Work with diverse people
Core unit
Support independence and wellbeing
Core unit
Communicate and work in health or community services
Core unit
Work legally and ethically
Core unit
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Core unit
Provide individualised support
Core unit
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
Core unit
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Elective unit
Provide support to people living with dementia
Elective unit
Support community participation and social inclusion
Elective unit
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
Elective unit
Work effectively in disability support
Elective unit
Work effectively in aged care
Elective unit
Common Questions
The total course cost is AUD 17,750, which includes a Tuition Fee of AUD 16,000, an Enrollment Fee of AUD 250, and a Material Fee of AUD 1,500.
All students enrolled in this course must undertake 120 hours of vocational (work) placement as part of the course requirements.
Assessments may include short written knowledge tests, discussions and oral communication demonstrations, case study exercises, written reports, web-based research and reports, final projects, and final written exams. Students will likely need to work on assessments outside of class time.
Yes, students who have completed relevant studies or have some of the competencies in the course may apply for RPL. Applications can be made with the initial application or within two weeks of course commencement using the RPL Application Form and supporting documents. Note that RPL cannot result in an international student having less than a full-time load of study (20 hours per week), but can reduce the overall duration of the course and fees.
Students who complete the Certificate III in Individual Support may wish to continue their education into the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services as an academic pathway.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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