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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 vocational placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
| CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care |
| CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| Location | FIJI: 32 Cumming Street, Location Suva AUSTRALIA: Ground Floor, 301-311 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 |
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| Duration | 30 weeks inclusive of vocational placement |
| Delivery and Assessment Mode | Face to face in the classroom Work placement: The Student must have completed at least 120 hours of work, which will be organised by the institute. |
| Entry Requirements |
Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria:
Please note: All students must complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) during orientation. Students who do not complete an LLND during orientation will be required to complete one before the course commences to ensure the program's suitability and assist AUIPT in identifying any additional support needed during their study. |
| Possible Occupational Outcomes |
Senior Personal Care Assistant, Care assistant, Accommodation Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Community Access Coordinator, Community care worker, Community House Worker, Residential Care Worker, Food Services Deliverer, Transport Support Worker, In Home Respite Worker, Disability Service Officer, Care Worker, Client Assistant, School Support Officer (Disability), Family Support Worker, Care Service Employee, Planned activity assistant, Residential aide, Field Officer (Community Services), Nurse’s Aide, Home care assistant |
| Fees & Charges | Please contact us for updated information. |