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52 weeks
Face-to-face, on campus.
20 hours per week (2 full days and 1 half day)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
99 Queensbridge Street, Level G, SOUTHBANK, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Indicative $7,312.50 (Victorian Government-subsidised course fee for eligible students under Skills First; eligibility criteria apply). Full fee schedule at sia.edu.au/course-fees.
Duration
35 tuition weeks
Study Mode
Face-to-face classroom-based workshops, plus 120 hours work placement
Eligibility
Domestic Students
International Students
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Core unit
Work with diverse people
Core unit
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Core unit
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
Core unit
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Core unit
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
Core unit
Coordinate services for older people
Core unit
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Core unit
Implement interventions with older people at risk
Core unit
Provide support to people living with dementia
Core unit
Meet personal support needs
Core unit
Support independence and wellbeing
Core unit
Support relationships with carers and families
Core unit
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Core unit
Recognise healthy body systems
Core unit
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
Elective unit
Confirm physical health status
Elective unit
Provide First Aid
Elective unit
Common Questions
The estimated total course cost is $12,150 AUD, which comprises a tuition fee of $11,750 AUD and a non-tuition fee of $400 AUD.
The course has a duration of 52 weeks and is delivered at the Stirling Institute of Australia campus in Southbank, Melbourne.
The CRICOS course code is 0100802 and the VET National Code is CHC43015.
The course is delivered at Ground Floor, 99 Queens Bridge Street, Southbank, Victoria 3006, a location owned and operated by Stirling Institute of Australia Pty Ltd (CRICOS Provider Code: 03797M).
You can contact Hinna Khan, Data and Finance Manager, by phone on 1300790265 or by email at hinna.khan@sia.edu.au for enquiries about the course.
Application
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Step 01
Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
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