Entry into Care Roles Skill Set

VET NATIONAL CODE: CHCSS00114

10 Weeks

Online

Price on a case by case basis.

About this course

This skill set addresses the skills and knowledge required to provide entry level support for basic client care for a range of roles and purposes required within the aged care and disability support sectors. The support provided in client care will be predominantly non-direct, with some basic direct client care, in order to maintain the safety of both the learner and client in care.

For information on delivery and associated job roles, please refer to the relevant Companion Volume Implementation Guide: RTO Factsheet available on VETNet

Fast Course Guide

National Code:

CHCSS00114

CRICOS Course Code:

AIBT CRICOS CODE: 090851M

Nationally Recognised:

Yes (View Here)

Delivery mode:

Online

Assessment:

The assessment of each unit of competency will take place during the course. Assessments will take the form of theory assessment / activities, assignment and / or simulated activities in a nursing lab. Students may be required to finalise some practical activities away from the classroom. methods form part of this course including written assignments, presentations, portfolios of work, role plays and projects. Supplementary evidence will be gathered if required from the course workbook.

Formative Assessment- Learner Activities (Including written questions, role plays)
Summative Assessment- Skills, Knowledge & Performance Activities (Observation activities in simulated environment, presentations, written questions)
Workplace assessment tasks required to be completed during 120 hours of work placement and covered in log book

Intake dates:

AIBT – Monthly intakes except August (December intake online classes only)

Awarded by

Brighton Pacific Pty Ltd T/A Australia Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT) RTO Code: 41138 | CRICOS: 03430J

Packaging Rules:

Total number of units = 3

3 core units

0 elective units

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all Units of Competency provided in the Course Format below as per training.gov.au. (CHCSS00114)

Course Format

Core Subjects

*CHCCCS015

Provide individualised support

* HLTINF001

Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

* HLTWHS002

Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Subjects

No elective Subjects

Facilitate the empowerment of older people

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements:

Academic requirement:

Successful completion of Australian Year 10 or Australian equivalent is mandatory.

English requirement:

A minimum of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent is required.

International Students who do not meet the English language requirements for this course may undertake English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) according to the English Learning Matrix.

Pre-Requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this qualification. For more information, please visit: CHCSS00114 – Entry into Care Roles Skill Set (Training website Here)

Pathways Information

The units provide credit towards the Certificate III in Individual Support and other qualifications that allow for selection of these units.

Vocational Placement

Vocational placement is an essential component of this qualification. Vocational placement consolidates the students’ knowledge within the real health environment, applying theory to practice.

Students will be required to undertake 120 hours of unpaid vocational placement.

AIBT organises student placement. Students will be required to complete given logbook and workplace diary during their placement hours.

All students must be willing to undertake placement in a health care or community care facility and/or within a simulated lab environment during the program. Students are required to organise their own travel to and from these facilities and may be required to undertake placement in regional areas.

Prior to attending vocational placement, students must demonstrate satisfactory course progression.

Before commencing vocational placement:

Students will be required to complete HLTAID003 – Provide first aid. This unit is an elective within this qualification and will need to be completed prior to placement.

Students must meet the following mandatory requirements at their own expense. Students will be notified via email on when to obtain these documents:

Have current competency in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – this must be updated annually and is included in the program
At their own expense, 30 days before placement, provide an Australian Federal Police Certificate indicating that the student has passed the Australian Federal Police (National) Check. https://www.afp.gov.au/what-we-do/services/criminal-records/national-police-checks
Completed manual handling as part of unit HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care
^*Medical Clearance: Have no medical or physical injury/condition that would prevent them from working safely and/or injuring themselves and/or residents whilst working within a health care or community care facility whilst assisting residents with day to day physical activities/tasks

*Medical Clearance

Offshore International Students

This is done prior to arrival to Australia, as part of Health Examination where health records are sent directly to Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) by panel of doctors.

Onshore International Students

1. This is done prior to arrival to Australia, as part of Health Examination where health records are sent directly to Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) by panel of doctors.

2. As part of visa renewal process, students are required to undergo health examination

Domestic Students

All domestic students are required to provide medical clearance from GP

Skill Set requirements

This skill set responds to an industry need as a result of COVID-19 and is time limited to the pandemic and recovery phase. This skill set is valid until 30 June 2021, with a mid-point review in December 2020. It may be extended by quarterly intervals if required, to align with the course of the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery phase.

There are modified assessment arrangements for units of competency in this skill set.

Please refer to the Companion Volume Implementation Guide: RTO Factsheet, for details on delivery available on VETNet.