This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a 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.
These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
Work Placement
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Course Duration
12 – 18 months
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Potential Job Roles
- Assistant in Nursing
- Care Service Employee
- Residential Care Worker
- Nursing Assistant
SMART AND SKILLED FUNDING
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
ELIGIBILITY
- 15 years old or over
- no longer at school
- living or working in NSW
- an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen
Fees
| Course: | $3,950 |
| Only applies if not eligible for NSW Smart and Skilled Funding | |
| Materials: | $300 |
Traineeship
Funding may be available for New Entrant and Existing Worker Trainees. Fee will be calculated upon eligibility by the State or Commonwealth Government.
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