Overview
If you are interested in working in aged care or home and community care, this course is for you. You will gain the skills and knowledge to support people and help them maintain their independence and standard of living. You will learn the foundations of healthcare support that can be applied in a range of settings from residential aged care facilities to hospitals. This qualification enables you to work in the community and/or aged care residential setting and follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require personal support. Your work may involve using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for your own outputs. As an employee you will have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
Materials Fees
- Materials fees may apply for course enrolments.
Dates / Locations
#### When You Can Enrol
- On-campus/blended: Apply online for our 2022 intake commencing in February. Applications close on 31 January 2022.
Note: If applications are not open please register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ button to be notified when future intakes are scheduled.
- Traineeship: You will enrol with Wodonga TAFE as part of your traineeship with your employer. The Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.
#### Delivery Schedule
- On-campus 2022 intake, commencing on campus with orientation Monday 14 February, then 3 days per week on campus (Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
- Traineeship - Individual training plans will be developed in consultation with your employer, as part of your traineeship.
#### Locations
- McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)
Structure
#### Compulsory Units
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
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
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services
#### Selectable Units
Additional selectable units may apply.
#### Learning Outcomes
- Provide individualised support
- Support independence and wellbeing
- Communicate and work in health or community services
- Work with diverse people
- Work legally and ethically
- Recognise healthy body systems
- Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- Provide support to people living with dementia
- Meet personal support needs
- Provide home and community support services
- Deliver care with a palliative approach
- Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- Support relationships with carers and families
Duration
Full-time: 7 months
Delivery Methods
- Blended – Teaching and assessment will be conducted on-campus and online.
- Traineeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of a traineeship
- Students must be a minimum of 17 years of age at the time of their first clinical placement.
- Prior to placement students are required to have a current National Police Records Check; applications are at student's own cost and the price and process varies depending on the state they reside in. Students will also possibly need to obtain a Victorian Working With Children’s Check to undergo work placement. Current First Aid certificates may also be a requirement of the placement venue, and are obtained at the student's own expense.
- Prior to placement students are required to show evidence of up-to-date immunisation status for the following: Hepatitis B, Influenza, MMR (if non-immune), Pertussis (dTpa), and Varicella (if non-immune). Upon commencement you will be provided with the most up-to-date list of immunisations required, as this can change quickly within industry. Costs for immunisations may apply.
- Note: From 17 September 2021, COVID-19 vaccination will be mandatory for all people working in aged care settings, including students, with a minimum of the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to have been received by this time. It will be a condition of working in a residential aged care facility through shared state, territory and Commonwealth authorities and compliance measures. For more information visit the Department of Health website, https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines/information-for-aged-care-providers-workers-and-residents-about-covid-19-vaccines/information-for-residential-aged-care-workers-about-covid-19-vaccines
Fees
From 1 January 2019, Free TAFE for Priority Courses is a Victorian Government program that will pay your tuition fees to study in this selected course at Wodonga TAFE, if you’re eligible, subject to minimum numbers.
Government Funded $2,011.00 (Tuition $1,787.50, Materials $223.50)
Concession $581.00 (Tuition $357.50, Materials $223.50)
Fee For Service $3,798.50 (Tuition $3,575.00, Materials $223.50)
The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding may be made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the ' Apply Now' tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.
Requirements
- Students must be a minimum of 17 years of age at the time of their first clinical placement.
- Prior to placement students are required to have a current National Police Records Check; applications are at student's own cost and the price and process varies depending on the state they reside in. Students will also possibly need to obtain a Victorian Working With Children’s Check to undergo work placement. Current First Aid certificates may also be a requirement of the placement venue, and are obtained at the student's own expense.
- Prior to placement students are required to show evidence of up-to-date immunisation status for the following: Hepatitis B, Influenza, MMR (if non-immune), Pertussis (dTpa), and Varicella (if non-immune). Note: From 17 September 2021, COVID-19 vaccination will be mandatory for all people working in aged care settings, including students, with a minimum of the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to have been received by this time. It will be a condition of working in a residential aged care facility through shared state, territory and Commonwealth authorities and compliance measures. For more information visit the Department of Health website, https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines/information-for-aged-care-providers-workers-and-residents-about-covid-19-vaccines/information-for-residential-aged-care-workers-about-covid-19-vaccines
- On receipt of your course application you will be emailed an ‘Application Requirement Questionnaire’ electronic form and you will be required to provide evidence of a Victorian Working With Children’s Check (WWCC).
- Once you submit an application for this course you will receive a separate email from LLN Robot to complete a Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral and Numeracy test online. Please check your junk mail if this does not come to your inbox.
- Please allow one hour to complete the LLN Robot assessment. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as there is an audio section in the assessment.
- Your LLN Assessment will need to be completed one week after receiving it to progress your application to the next stage, or your application may be withdrawn due to inactivity.
- If you are unable to access the LLN Robot link please contact our Customer Experience team **as soon as possible.**
- Note: Completion of and passing the LLN Robot Assessment does not guarantee a place in the course at Wodonga TAFE. Numbers are limited and selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. If an applicant is not accepted into their preferred course they will be contacted and provided information on alternate pathways and/or courses.
Learning Pathways
On successful completion of this course you may gain credits into other qualifications such as:
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- Diploma of Nursing
[Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE »](/to-wodonga-tafe-and-beyond)
Important Info
#### Certification
By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF qualification.
#### Assessment
The method of assessment varies and can include (but is not limited to):
- Observation in the workplace or simulated environment
- Written tasks, including quizzes
- Research tasks, including projects
- Portfolios
- Oral presentations
- Group work
How to apply
Apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button in this course information page. If the course is not available for online application, you can submit your enquiry via the online enquiry form. Also please feel free to contact our friendly Customer Experience team on 1300 69 8233 or info@wodongatafe.edu.au
For traineeship information and enrolments, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.
Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.