CHC33021
Build a foundation in person-centred support, with the college’s selected Ageing and Disability specialisations.
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What you will study
15 units — 9 core and 6 selected electives.
| Code | Unit title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support | Core |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | Core |
| CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing | Core |
| CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Core |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | Core |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia | Elective |
| CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | Elective |
| CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care | Elective |
| CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach | Elective |
| CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion | Elective |
| CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support | Elective |
How you will learn
Blended: scheduled online trainer-led theory, LMS and self-guided learning, face-to-face practical training and assessment in simulation, and approved workplace placement.
52 weeks full time.
Simulation facility: Melbourne.
Entry requirements
- Minimum age 18
- Satisfactory completion of Year 10 or higher
- Basic digital literacy; suitable computer/device, reliable internet and email
- Pre-training review and language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy (LLND) assessment to identify learning and support needs
- Ability to meet practical and manual-handling requirements, with support needs considered individually
Assessment
- Written knowledge assessments completed outside scheduled online sessions
- Projects, simulations and case studies
- Practical demonstrations in simulation
- Workplace tasks and assessor observation for relevant units
Workplace learning & readiness
Minimum 189 hours in this college delivery program.
TAS specifies the 120-hour qualification minimum plus 69 additional workplace assessment hours.
Placement readiness and host requirements are discussed before allocation. Police clearance and placement-host health and safety requirements may apply; confirm current requirements with the college.
Students are encouraged to identify a suitable host; the college may assist when students cannot find placement. Placement is subject to readiness and an approved host agreement.
Fees, dates & your next step
Contact our team for current fees, payment arrangements, intake dates and timetable. Review the enrolment agreement, refund terms and course requirements before committing.
Course information draws on the supplied October 2026 Training and Assessment Strategy v1.3 and registration reviewed 3 November 2026. Confirm current arrangements before enrolment. Content sources