Introduction

This course is designed to provide the person who wishes to commence a career in providing support to people in aged care / disability care health facilities and the community. Individual support workers will be given training in technical and procedural knowledge to provide person-centred support. They are taught factual, technical and procedural knowledge of the concepts and practices required.

Students may undertake this course as an entry pathway into the aged care or disability care industry. Our course is directed towards developing multi-skilled workers for the broad range of services supporting aged people and the disabled in residential and community settings.

Program Highlights

• Short term course
• International certification
• Carer job outcomes globally
• Blended curriculum
• Study anytime for theory
• Reasonable fee
• Experienced trainers & Assessors
• Online access to study materials

Program Modules

3 modules: Theory Online, Simulation, Professional experience placement

Admission Criteria

Applicants are required to be 18 years old and above. In addition, all the applicants are required to have successfully completed an ACSF test (LLN test)

Certification

Upon successful completion of the required units of competency, the students will be issued a testamur with record of results from IHNA.

Course Validity

Life long

Location

HCI, Kochi

Country Options

Globally recognised, very useful for candidates going abroad on student / dependent visa especially to Australia and New zealand.

Units of Study

14 units are required for the award of this two-specialisation qualification including

• 7 core units
• 7 elective units

Core Units

• CHCCCS015 – Provide individualised support
• CHCCCS023 – Support independence and well being
• CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
• CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
• HLTAAP001 – Recognise healthy body systems
• HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Group A Electives – Ageing Specialisation

• CHCAGE001 – Facilitate the empowerment of older people
• CHCAGE005 – Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCCCS011 – Meet personal support needs

Group B Electives – Disability Specialisation

• CHCDIS001 – Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
• CHCDIS002 – Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
• CHCDIS003 – Support community participation and social inclusion
• CHCDIS007 – Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

Pathways and Career Outcomes

Blended