CRICOS Code: 112966C

Duration: 52 Weeks (Tuition: 40 weeks Holidays: 12 weeks)

Do you enjoy supporting people and making a difference in people’s lives? Then this course is for you. This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as 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.

Employment Opportunities

As an individual support worker you are employed in a job where you can empower individuals in your own community. This role is a rewarding job and a great way to give back to your community by making a difference in people’s everyday lives.
What does this mean for you?

Real opportunities for you – So get qualified with SGSCC International and kick start your rewarding and challenging career today.
This qualification may provide an appropriate pathway into higher level qualifications, such as those in aged care, mental health, disability and home and community care.

What will you learn?

• The roles and responsibilities of a Care worker
• The principles of Person Centred Care
• To provide personal care and support to people
• To support people in maintaining their independence
• To identify healthy body systems
• To carry out activities related to an individualised plan
• To assist with medication
• To support people living with dementia
• The principles of identifying and maintaining a healthy body system
• The key elements of safety in the workplace
• To provide care during the palliative process

Rewarding and fulfilling career options include:

• Working within a Residential Aged Care Facility
• Being a Home and Community Provider
• Being part of a Voluntary Organisation that offers care

With further study, become a:

• Team Leader
• Supervisor
• Manager

Delivery and assessment mode:

• 20 hours per week at Jannali campus (70% face to face, 30% online learning)
• Assessments are competency based which means that you have to demonstrate that you are able to meet the performance criteria for each unit.
• Assessment methods will vary including: Questions & Answers, Case Study, skill demonstration in the nursing lab, project.
• Assessments will be completed in and outside of class time.
• You should allow approximately 5-10 hours per week for self-study and out of class assessments.

Facilities, equipment and learning resources:

• Digital learning and assessment materials on aNewSpring (Learning Management System)
• Simulated health care facilities and equipment
• Ergonomic classroom
• Student health and well-being support

Units of competency you will be studying:

1. CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support (Core)
2. CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support (Core)
3. CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing (Core)
4. CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems (Core)
5. CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services (Core)
6. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Core)
7. CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically (Core)
8. HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control (Core)
9. HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care (Core)
10. CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care (Elective)
11. CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach (Elective)
12. CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach (Elective)
13. CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion (Elective)
14. CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support (Elective)
15. CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia (Elective)

Work Placement

This course requires work placement which will be organised by SGSCC. Work placement (unpaid) is a compulsory component of the course where you will be assessed in the workplace.
120 hours

Entry Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Advanced level of English (IELTS Score of 6.0 or equivalent)

All students must undertake the following:

• Working with Children Check
• Criminal Record Check

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