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1 Year
Blended delivery: Face to face training, Virtual Classroom (Zoom) and Practical Placement.
Blended · International students: minimum 20 hours per week (run over 2.5 days)
2025: Jan 6 | Feb 21 | Mar 14 | Apr 6 (International). 2026: Jan 5 | Feb 20 | Mar 13 | Apr 5 (International). 2027: Jan 11 | Feb 19 | Mar 12 | Apr 4 (International). Domestic students: call 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500 for intake dates.
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
HEIDELBERG
Eligibility
International Students:
Domestic Students:
Training Package Requirements:
Practical Placement:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
Core unit
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Core unit
Coordinate services for older people
Core unit
Implement interventions with older people at risk
Core unit
Provide support to people living with dementia
Core unit
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
Core unit
Meet personal support needs
Core unit
Support independence and wellbeing
Core unit
Support relationships with carers and families
Core unit
Work with diverse people
Core unit
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Core unit
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Core unit
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Core unit
Recognise healthy body systems
Core unit
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Core unit
Implement falls prevention strategies
Elective unit
Develop and implement service programs
Elective unit
Show leadership in the workplace
Elective unit
Common Questions
The assessment methods for this course include a Theory component and a mandatory practical placement component of 120 hours. You must complete all placement hours to achieve competency in the units and successfully complete the course.
International students must have a minimum IELTS score of 6, or a minimum TOEFL score of 60, or a minimum PTE Academic score of 52, or a minimum Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 169, or a minimum OET score of B for each component.
ETEA utilises a range of assessment methods including question and answer/written assessment tasks, role play/practical demonstration and observation of skills, practical demonstration and observation of skills in a simulated environment, and practical demonstration and observation of skills in a workplace environment. Assessment will be either a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway or a Training and Assessment pathway.
Pathways from this qualification include CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability, and CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health, or you can upskill by attaining CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health, CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services, or CHC53415 Diploma of Leisure and Health.
Yes, you can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. Evidence of skills and knowledge accumulated through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life can be used to help you gain a qualification.
Application
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Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
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