Program Description
This qualification is designed for workers in the community or residential setting who provide individualized support to the aged or people with disabilities. They must use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for their own outputs. They are taught factual, technical and procedural knowledge of the concepts and practices required.
Students may undertake this course as an entry pathway into the aged care or disability care industry. Our course is directed towards developing multi-skilled workers for the broad range of services supporting aged people and the disabled in residential and community settings.
Program Structure
Subject Code | Subject Name |
CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
CHCCCS023 | Support independence and well being |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
GROUP A ELECTIVES – AGEING SPECIALISATION | |
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CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs |
GROUP B ELECTIVES – DISABILITY SPECIALISATION | |
CHCDIS001 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
CHCDIS002 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
CHCDIS003 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
Possible Job Outcomes
• Accommodation Support Worker
• Community Care Worker
• Care Assistant
• Assistant in Nursing
• Personal care Assistant
• Care Service Employees
• Field Officer
• Personal Care Giver
• In-home Respite Worker
• Home Care Assistant
• Care Service Employees
• Nursing Assistant
• Community House Worker
• Community Support Worker
• Care Worker
• Personal Care Worker
• Support Worker
• Disability Service Officer (in some jurisdictions)