Overview
This qualification focuses on the role of an assistant in nursing or similar roles who provide person- centred care involving specialised tasks and functions in aged services.
Eligible Students
Entry Requirements
Computer Requirements
You will need to ensure they can connect to the internet and have the capability to use our online learning system that meets the minimum technical requirements, which are:
Career Insights
Possible job titles include:
- Home care support worker.
- Community care worker.
- Home care planner.
- Direct care worker.
- Aged care worker.
Delivery
- 100% Online
- Blended Learning
Assessments
Assessment will usually commence in the session following delivery. Students will be required to perform a range of assessment tasks including but not limited to the;
- Written Questions
- Project
- Case Studies
- Assignments
- Demonstration / Observation
- Role Plays
Course Credit
Course Credit is the value assigned for the recognition of equivalence in content and learning outcomes between different types of learning and/or qualifications. Course Credit reduces the amount of learning required to achieve a qualification and may be through Credit Transfer (CT) and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Students may apply for RPL or Credit transfers for any unit in which they can successfully demonstrate competency.
Course Structure
| Core Units |
|---|
| CHCADV001 – Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCAGE001 – Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
| CHCAGE003 – Coordinate services for older people |
| CHCAGE004 – Implement interventions with older people at risk |
| CHCAGE005 – Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS025 – Support relationships with carers and families |
| CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| HLTAAP001 – Recognise healthy body systems |
| CHCCCS006 – Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
| HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| CHCCCS011 – Meet personal support needs |
| CHCPAL001 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCPRP001 – Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| CHCCCS023 – Support independence and wellbeing |
| Elective Units |
|---|
| BSBMGT401 – Show leadership in the workplace |
| BSBLDR402 – Lead effective workplace relationships |
| HLTHPS006 – Assist clients with medication |
| Work placement and submission of Logbook |
| Course requires the completion of the following 18 Units (including 15 Core and 3 Electives) |
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Work Placement
Students must complete 120 Hours of work placement during their studies. Students will be given the option to select their workplace provided the workplace meets the institute’s requirements. The Institute will arrange the workplace for all other students to complete their WBT, It is expected that the students should do 15 hours of work placement every week during Term 3 and Term 4 over 20 weeks and above their 20 hours of regular scheduled classes.
Fees
Full fee $4550
Payment Plans
Payment Options
Weekly and monthly payment plans are available
Intake Dates
For fees and intake dates, please consult with our team for detailed information.