PUBLIC COURSE OVERVIEW

Qualification Duration

This qualification is typically delivered over a minimum duration of 7 months, including 120 hours of work placement in a community, home or residential care setting.

Qualification AQF Level

Certificate III

Delivery Mode

This qualification is delivered using a face-to-face, classroom-based delivery mode.

This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to disability.

Qualification Detail

The successful completion of this qualification requires competency to be achieved in 15 units comprising of nine (9) core units and six (6) elective units.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, although applicants will need to undertake an LLN assessment. Students are required to complete a Practical Placement which requires a police check, NDIS Workers Screening Card, Blue Card, COVID Vax & In Season Flu Vax.

Units in this Qualification

Unit Code	Unit Name	Core/Elective
HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control	Core
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically	Core
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services	Core
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	Core
CHCCCS041	Recognise healthy body systems	Core
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care	Core
CHCCCS031	Provide individualised support	Core
CHCCCS040	Support independence and wellbeing	Core
CHCCCS038	Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support	Core
CHCDIS020	Work effectively in disability	Elective
CHCCCS001	Address the needs of people with chronic disease	Elective
CHCCCS036	Support relationships with carer and family	Elective
CHCCCS044	Follow established person-centred behaviour supports	Elective
CHCDIS011	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach	Elective
CHCDIS012	Support community participation and social inclusion	Elective

Qualification Outcomes

Personal Carer
Support Worker
Home and Community Care Worker
Respite Worker

Fees

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Individuals and or employers may be eligible for Government funding. ASH will be able to discuss with you the different funding available and cost of training.

The Student Tuition Fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.