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Rhodes College
Level 3, 118 Queen Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Australia
Level 3, 118 Queen Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Australia
Course details
CRICOS course code: 102270G
Level of study: Career Based/Vocational
Summary
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualized plan to provide person-centered support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centered support.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Course Structure
HLTAAP001 - Recognise healthy body systems
CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
HLTWHS002 - Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCCCS023 - Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS015 - Provide individualized support
CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
CHCAGE001 - Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005 - Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011 - Meet personal support needs
HLTAID003 - Provide First Aid
BSBWHS302 - Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace
BSBWOR301 - Organise personal work priorities and development
Course Suitability
This course is directed at individuals from different cultural and academic who do not have any prior experience and seeking to work in the aged care sector.
Employment Pathway
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to potentially gain employment as a:
- Client Assistant,
- Care Worker
- Home care assistant
- Residential Care Worker
- Residential Support Worker
- Senior Personal Care Assistant
Training Pathway
After achieving this qualification, individuals could progress to
- CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
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| Tuition Fees (AUD $) | Start date | Duration | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
|
12,000 Per Year
Read moreResource Material Fee: 499 for all prescribed resource materials |
Feb 2021 Mar 2021 May 2021 |
52 weeks Full time |
Rhodes College Level 3, 118 Queen Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia |
Entry criteria
Minimum Academic Qualification Requirement
Any one of the below:
- Completion of senior high school to the Australian Year 11 or equivalent
- Mature age students can also enter based on an interview with Rhodes College staff
Minimum Age Requirement
- 18 years or older at commencement of course
Minimum English Language Requirement
An English Language proficiency level of one of the below:
- Certificate III in EAL / Academic IELTS band score of 5.5 or equivalent
- Satisfactorily completed ELICOS at least to Upper Intermediate level
- Completed equivalent of Australian Year 11 qualification from any of the English speaking countries such as Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland
- Completed any AQF Certificate III or higher qualification
- Completed a Placement Test devised and administered by Rhodes College or a nominated accredited agency