Course Code:
CHC30212

Duration:
22 weeks full time study - 26 hours per week
(574 nominal hours)

First Aid:
All students are required to complete a First Aid Certificate with an accredited provider to gain employment in the industry.
($130.00 Cost to be met by student).

Assessments:
Assessments are competency based and include a variety of written, project and practical work.

Vocational Placement:
Up to 240 Hours on the job.

Classroom & Correspondence Delivery:
Fee Option 1:
$2600 (less non refundable deposit of $250)

Online Delivery:
Fee Option 1:
Four equal instalments of $436.25 (total = $1745)
First installment must be paid prior to enrolment.
Fee Option 2:
Deposit of $250 followed by 39 payments of
$50 per week (total = $2200)

Payment Plans:
Interest free payment plans available, direct debit only

Funding Opportunity:
This course is eligible for the Aged Care Education and Training Incentive Program. Please click on the button below for more details:

Eligibility Information

Study Mode:
External 20 weeks and face to face 12 weeks.

Recognition:
This course is nationally recognised in Australia.

Student Benefits:
Austudy available to eligible domestic students.

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Course Outline:
This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities under direct or regular supervision within clearly defined organisation guidelines and service plans. These workers carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in an aged care setting carrying out activities related to an individualised plan and report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.

Occupational Titles May Include:
Accommodation support worker, Assistant in nursing, Care assistant, Care service employees, Care worker, Community care worker, Community support worker, Community house worker, Field Officer, Disability Service Officer (In some jurisdiction), Home care assistant, In-home respite worker, Nursing assistant, Personal care assistant, Personal care giver, Personal care worker and Support worker.

A summary of the employability skills developed through this qualification can be downloaded below:

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NB: enter course code CHC30212.

Entry Requirements:
Successful completion of Year 10 or equivalent.

Course Structure