Aged Care and Disability Courses Adelaide

CHCSS00129

Ageing Skill Set

Qualification Code

CHCSS00129

Qualification Name

Individual Support - Ageing

Next Start Date

Evening classes - 2 days per week, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

8th May 2024 (Wed/Thurs)

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Course Length

Evening classes:

10 weeks (if CHC33015 previously completed) OR
4 weeks (if CHC33021 previously completed)

*120 hours of work placement is required in addition to classes

Study Mode

Face to face classroom training

Online assessments

Contact Phone

08 8337 4441

Location

Payneham, Adelaide

Course overview

Auctus offers the CHCSS00129 Individual Support - Ageing Skill Set.

This Ageing skill set is a specialized program that encompasses the essential skills required to provide person-centred support to older individuals in diverse care settings. The course covers a wide range of topics, including understanding the unique needs of older individuals, implementing person-centred care plans, promoting independence and wellbeing, and effectively managing age-related conditions.

This skill set is for individuals who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in Community Services, Health or a related field, who wish to develop skills in providing person-centred support to older people.

Course Structure

To achieve this qualification, students must complete 5 units of competency . In addition, students are required to successfully complete at least 120 hours of work placement.

Units:

CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Course Duration & Study Commitment

This is a blended learning program with face-to-face sessions held twice per week.

Evening classes:

10 weeks - for students who have completed the CHC33015 OR
4 weeks - for students who have completed the CHC33021

2 evenings per week

Wednesday/Thursday (5:00pm – 9:00pm)

All classes are held face to face at Auctus Training Centre in Payneham.

Attendance requirement:

Our course is very structured and designed for an intensive delivery. To learn all the skills and knowledge required for a successful outcome, you must be able to maintain your attendance at least 80% for the theory classes and 100% for practical training and assessment.

Work placements:

This course stipulates completion of 120 hours of a satisfactory work placement. During this placement, students will be required to complete a Workplace Performance Record issued by Auctus.

We work with multiple industry partners and employers in the aged and disability sector who welcome our students for placements. We are proud that many of our students gain employment offers at the end of their placement. However, we do not guarantee a placement as organising work placement is a mutual effort between the student and Auctus. Furthermore, we will not recommend a student to an employer if they have not met the course and attendance requirements.

As a pre-requisite for work placement in the aged and/or disability sectors, employers require you to:

Obtain DCSI clearances which include Working with Children's Check, NDIS clearance and aged care sector clearance
Complete first aid & manual handling courses
Complete online modules such as NDIS workers, infection control etc.
Have a full South Australian drivers license and own a reliable car

Most employers also have vaccination requirements such as flu or COVID-19.

Auctus Placement Coordinator will assist you through the process and provide you with essential information.

Course Fees

Course Fees:

Subsidised training fee is $220.

(subject to eligibility criteria)

Full fee is $2,990.

(full fee applies when you are unable to access government funding)

Entry Requirements

All of the following requirements apply to enter this course:

Must be over the age of 16 years when your course starts
Ability to gain a national police and DCSI clearances (including Working with Children's Check, NDIS and Aged Care Sector clearance) at your own costs
Participation in a suitability interview
Successful completion of the LLN assessment
Ability to participate and successfully complete Manual Handling Training
Ability to use Microsoft Office, internet browsing and operate an email account

See our Student Handbook for further guidance or speak to our enrolment advisor.

Students Will Require

All students will be required to have the following at the time of enrolment:

A personal email address
A laptop or personal computer with Microsoft Office suite programs or similar
Smartphone

Student Support

Auctus offers a range of services to assist students to achieve their goals. Please refer to our Student Handbook for further information.

Grow Your Career

This qualification enables you to study further to make a difference in more senior roles.

You can gain entry into:

CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services

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Course Accreditations

How Does Subsidised Funding Work?

If your training is subsidised, the South Australian Government pays part of your course fees for you. The money goes straight to your training provider, so you can focus on your training. You will be required to pay only the co-contribution.

Am I eligible?

You may be eligible for subsidised training if you live or work in South Australia, and you are:

an Australian or New Zealand citizen
a permanent Australian resident, or
an eligible visa holder

Am I eligible if I am employed?

Yes, employment status does not impact your eligibility to access government subsidised training.

Do I need to hold a concession card to be eligible for government funding?

No, you do not need to hold a concession card.

Why do I need to complete a language, literacy and numeracy assessment when I enrol for a subsidised course?

Every learner studying in a nationally recognised training organisation must meet the criteria which includes completing the Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment as part of the requirements to access Government subsidised funding for each course they enrol in. Subsidised funding cannot be accessed without the completion of the LLN test.