This qualification reflects the roles of health care workers in the community-setting home care and/or residential facilities who follow an individualised plan and provide person-centered care to consumers who may require support due to ageing, disability or from needing home support. The work involves using consideration and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for oneself. The care workers will gain a range of factual, practical and procedural knowledge, as well as theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred care and approach.

120 hours of practical work placement and assessment at a residential/aged care centre is compulsory for each student to complete the qualification.

Qualification Units (13 Units)

Core Units (7 Units)
CHCCCS015 Provide individualized 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 Recognize healthy body systems
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units (6 Units )
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using palliative approach
HLTOHC004 Provide or assist with oral hygiene

Career Outcomes:

Care assistant

Care worker in Community

Disability support worker

In-home respite care worker

Nursing assistant

Planned activity assistant

Lifestyle Support Worker

Transport Support Worker

Food Services Deliverer

Home care assistant