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Amount of Training
943 Hours
AQF Level
3
Study Mode
domestic
Campuses
Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Brisbane
Additional Details
Course structure
15 units are required for award of this qualification including:
- 9 core units
- 6 elective units
CORE UNITS
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems |
CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support |
CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing |
CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
ELECTIVES
CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care |
CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
Course Delivery
MODE OF DELIVERY
BLENDED(Blended: online real time theory tutorials with on campus skills training in a simulation environment)
The course is provided through Blended mode of delivery. It will be delivered over 775 hours including theory, self-paced structured e-learning, simulation training and 120 hours of work-based training/ professional experience placement (PEP).
20 contact hours per week will be delivered through synchronised online learning which includes on-campus simulation based training / assessment.
Besides the above structured learning, students are advised that they will be required to do approximate 15 hours per week of unstructured self-learning.
The simulation training is for review of the learning activities, practicing communication, work-based skills, management skills and to undertake other assessments e.g. group presentation/individual presentation.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course; however, applicants should demonstrate ability to perform tasks as required by the industry.
IHNA Admission Requirements
- 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course* #
- Successful completion of an Australian Year 10 course or equivalent.
*Mature age students (22+) may also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the applicant to meet course requirements.
#Students below 18 years of age should have consent from their parents prior to getting enrolment in any courses.
Additional Requirements
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirement All students are required to undergo the LLN test proffered by IHNA for their suitability to be determined for undertaking the course successfully.
Digital Literacy
- Basic computer skills covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use.
- Having own computer (desktop or laptop) to facilitate the training and assessment.
Professional Experience Placement Requirements
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance (NCC) or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
- Required immunisation
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Physical requirements that are necessary to pass the course objectives are:
- Strength: To assist with lifting and transferring a client, and perform CPR
- Mobility: To bend, stoop, and bend down to the floor; ability to move around rapidly; and to move in small, confined spaces
- Hearing: To hear through the stethoscope to discriminate sounds; to hear cries for help; to hear alarms on equipment and emergency signals; and various overhead pages
- Vision: To make physical assessments of client and equipment
- Communication: To communicate in both verbal and written formats; and interact with clients, staff, and faculty supervisors
- Students must declare a disability or disorder (if any), or if they are on any medication which may require reasonable adjustments.
Course assessment
Our approach is to collect evidence on whether the student can perform to the standards of the workplace. This is based on the relevant unit of competency, and you’ll find these tools being used:
- Knowledge Based Assessments (KBA)
- Simulation Based Assessments (SBA)
- Professional Experience Placement (PEP)
RPL & credit transfer
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
With RPL we assess your competency based on formal, non-formal, informal learning or direct work experience based on the required skills of the course.
Credit Transfer(CT)
We use CT where you’ve completed units of study at another TAFE College or Registered Training Organisation that meet the requirements of another course. We grant credit according to the Certification, Issuing, and Recognition of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment. Assessing a CT is free.
If you’re eligible for RPL or CT you may be able to complete the course in a shorter duration with reduction to total course fees. Check your eligibility with us.
Application process
- Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol Now” on the top right corner of the course page.
- Interview: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria you will be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant
- Offer Letter: If you’re successful with the interview you will be offered a place for the course as per the availability of each intake.
- Enrolment Fee: After signing the offer acceptance an invoice will be issued for the course. You may be eligible for government funding, so please call our team to know more.
- Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a conformation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.
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Fees & Funding
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*This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding
Course Fees for Full Fee-Paying Students
$2,500
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#The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.Additional fees may apply such as Student service and resource fees
Course Fees for Full Fee-Paying Students
$2,500
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**To know more about your eligibility Click here
Course Fees for Full Fee-Paying Students
$2,500
Course Fees for Full Fee-Paying Students
$2,500
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