This nationally accredited program will help you to gain a deeper understanding of aged care.

With this qualification, you can lead from the front as an aged care team leader. The program provides you with a broad understanding of the aged care industry, develops your leadership style, and provides real-world experience.  The qualification prepares you to provide care to people who have palliative illnesses and dementia, coordinate services and interventions, and advocate for the needs of those you serve.

Duration

This is a one-year full-time course. Students may choose to enrol on a part-time basis which then brings the duration up to 12 months.

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Be an Australian citizen/Permanent Resident or hold a valid visa for the duration (e.g. Subclass 500 - Student Visa)
  • Basic computing skills and have access to a modern computer with internet
  • Complete a test to assess your LLN- language, literacy and numeracy skills or have a valid English Language Test (i.e. IELTS or PTE).
  • A minimum overall score of 5.5 is required for candidates with IELTS with a minimum score of 5 in each band. Comparable PTE results will also be accepted.

Delivery Method

The course is delivered in class, and face-to-face. Students will be required to attend lectures in the designated campus as well as attend work placement for a minimum of 135 hours.

The work placement component is usually completed near the end of the course. Students will also be required to have access to a computer/smartphone and internet in order to complete online reading modules and assessments.

Units Covered in this course

Students must complete 18 units, 14 core and 4 electives, in order to be deemed competent.
  • CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
  • CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
  • CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
  • CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
  • CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
  • CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
  • CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
  • CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
  • CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
  • CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
  • CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
  • HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
  • HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  • HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
  • HLTHPS007 Administer and monitor medications
  • HLTAID003 Provide first aid

Fees

Tuition Fees: $14,500

Non-Tuition Fees: $1,000 (Non-refundable)

Total Fees: $15,500

Course Language: English