Course eligibility
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
- Students will be required to complete and pay for a National Police Clearance prior to enrolment in this course.
- Students (disability specialisation only) will need to obtain the following clearances prior to work placement: Working with Children Check (NSW) or Blue Card (QLD) and Disability Worker Screening.
Entry Reccommendations
- As a duty of care to clients, the influenza vaccination is highly recommended, at the discretion of the placement facility. Please discuss with ACE Student Services for more information.
- Evidence of COVID-19 double vaccination may be required for work placement, at the discretion of the placement facility.
- Access to computer, laptop or device.
- Access to the internet.
This is a nationally recognised course delivered by ACE Community Colleges RTO 90032
All Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This ensures you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification comprising a set of compulsory units, elective units, and where nominated mandatory practical placement hours.
Real world Jobs
Possible Career Opportunities
Aged Care Support Worker
Disability Support Worker
Care Assistant
Community Care Worker
Residential Care Worker
Accommodation Support Worker
Real world success
Top employing industries
Education & Training
Retail
Course units
What you will learn
| Unit Code | Unit Overview |
|---|---|
CHCCCS031 |
Provide individualised support |
CHCCCS038 |
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
CHCCCS040 |
Support independence and wellbeing |
CHCCCS041 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
HLTINF006 |
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
HLTWHS002 |
Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| Unit Code | Unit Overview |
|---|---|
CHCCCS033 |
Identify and respond to abuse |
CHCCCS036 |
Support relationships with carer and family |
CHCCCS044 |
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
| Ageing specialisation only: | |
CHCAGE011 |
Provide support to people living with dementia |
CHCAGE013 |
Work effectively in aged care |
CHCPAL003 |
Deliver care services using palliative care |
| Disability specialisation only: | |
CHCDIS011 |
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
CHCdis012 |
Support community participation and social inclusion |
chcdis020 |
Work effectively in disability support |
Additional info
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Student Fees for New South Wales
Subsidised Fee |
|
|---|---|
New Entrant Trainee |
$0 |
Concession |
$240 |
First Qualification |
$1450 |
Second Qualification |
$1750 |
Non-subsidised Fee |
|
Full Fee |
$3500 |
Student Fees for Queensland
Subsidised Fee |
|
|---|---|
Concession Co-Contribution Fee |
$150 ($10 per unit) |
Co-Contribution Fee |
$180 ($12 per unit) |
Non-subsidised Fee |
|
Full Fee |
$3500 |
Where To Next
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