This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability, or some other reason.
Career Outcomes
NURSING ASSISTANT
RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER
CORE UNITS
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.
ELECTIVE UNITS:
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia.
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care.
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach.
CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family.
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion.
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues.
UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS
Torrens University - Diploma of Nursing Packaged 30CP
14 November 2024, 2 December 2024, 6 January 2025, 3 February 2025, 3 March 2025, 28 April 2025, 19 May 2025, 14 July 2025, 4 August 2025, 1 September 2025, 13 October 2025, 10 November 2025, 1 December 2025
Ann Street Centre Campus
Level 4, 369 Ann Street,
BRISBANE CITY,
Queensland,
4000, BRISBANE, Australia
14 November 2024, 2 December 2024, 6 January 2025, 3 February 2025, 3 March 2025, 28 April 2025, 19 May 2025, 14 July 2025, 4 August 2025, 1 September 2025, 13 October 2025, 10 November 2025, 1 December 2025
Gold Coast Centre
1 Nerang Street,
SOUTHPORT,
Queensland,
4215, GOLD COAST, Australia
Minimum age of 18 years or turning 18 years old prior to commencement of the course
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Year 11 Australian Senior High School Certificate, or equivalent (e.g. completion of Year 12 or High School in the students home country) with full academic results.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Upper-Intermediate English (equivalent to 5.5 academic or general IELTS) or successful completion of college LLN Test
REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION
Photo ID and evidence of citizenship (international students must provide copy of passport)
COMPUTER SKILLS & EQUIPMENT
Students on this course require computer access for learning purposes and to complete course assessments. As such, learners must have beginner/intermediate computing skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes, in addition to hardware requirements of a desktop or portable computer with keyboard, pointing device, speaker, web camera and microphone, and a broadband internet connection.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for this course must be able to make themselves available to undertake the industry placement that forms part of the training and assessment activity. Students must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to undertaking placement. Specific Updates to English Language Requirements for Student Visas: General Student Visa: The minimum IELTS score has increased from 5.5 to 6 (or equivalent). Packaged ELICOS: The minimum IELTS score to undertake a packaged English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) program has increased from 4.5 to 5.0.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.