Get the skills and knowledge required to provide entry level support and basic client care for a range of roles and purposes within the aged care and disability support sectors.
Through this skill set, you'll have the skills and knowledge to start working in the rewarding role of caring for people in their homes, enabling their overall independence.
Please note: The minimum age requirement for the Entry into Care Roles skill set is 18 years.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! No course fees apply!
This skill set contains the following nationally recognised unit/s of competency.
| Unit code | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
In vocational education and training (VET), a skill set is a short course that's developed by choosing individual units of competency from a full qualification (or qualifications) that target a specific set of skills and knowledge, to meet the needs of industry or a particular job role.
The units of competency in a skill set are nationally accredited and recognised.
This means that when you successfully complete a skill set, you will receive a Statement of Attainment as an official record. This verifies that you have completed those units, so that you can receive credit for them should you continue on to further study.
Skill sets are also used to upskill workers for specific skills and knowledge required for their job; or in situations where a full qualification is not required.
The units in this skill set may lead to the qualifications listed below, and others that allow selection of these units.
- Certificate III in Individual Support
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Start your career in the community care industry.
In these unprecedented times, industries need workers to manage infection control while in the direct care of others.
There is increased opportunity for new workers to pick up skills in direct care and progress to an entry level role.
In an era of COVID-19 infection control, gain the skills and knowledge required to provide entry level support and basic client care for a range of roles and purposes within the aged care and disability support sectors.
The CHCSS00114 Entry Into Care Roles skill set addresses the skills and knowledge required to provide entry level support and basic client care for a range of roles and purposes within the aged care and disability support sectors.
The skill set is comprised of the following units.
- HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
These units can then be used as credit towards a number of Certificate III courses and is an ideal starting point for anyone considering gaining a qualification in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or as a Health Service Assistant.
Please note this skill set will be run subject to enrolment numbers.
You will learn how to:
- organise, provide and monitor support services for individuals
- develop safe work practices when providing direct client care
- understand compliance with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- ensure health and safety and the safety of others in your work environment.
Once you are enrolled your lecturer will be in contact with you prior to starting the scheduled course.
Units:
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Locations
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This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Fast track your pathway to employment into the care industry. Through this skill set, you'll learn the knowledge and skills to provide entry level support within the disability and aged care sectors. It will provide a pathway to work in a rewarding role through formal training and on the job experience designed to build confidence. We welcome people from all backgrounds, to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Delivery location
Through this skill set, learners will cover the skills and knowledge required to work in the Disability or Aged care industry either in a Home and Community Care setting or a residential care environment. Participants will cover essential manual handling, personal care and infection control skills to allow them to confidentially carry our care worker duties. Minimum age requirement for enrolment into this skill set is 18 years of age.
Delivery location
This skill set addresses the skills and knowledge required to provide entry level support for basic client care for a range of roles and purposes required within the aged care and disability support sectors. Successful completion of this skill set will provide advanced standing / credit transfer into the Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021).
Delivery location
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This Entry into Care Roles skill set includes the following 3 accredited units of competency:
- HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Our course includes hands on manual handling in our fully equipped skills lab which gives our students a real-life experience and the skills to meet the industries expectations.
Included in the course is an introduction with our partners in the care industry to discuss job opportunities and vacancies.
Delivery locations
Start your career in the community care industry and be prepared with skills to assist infection control
This skill set is ideal for those wishing to pursue a career in the community services sector and has been designed to assist you in ensuring in a time where COVID-19 has impacted us on a global level.
In these unprecedented times new workers have regulations to follow to manage infection control when providing direct care to others. This skill set is an opportunity to learn the skills and knowledge to safely protect themselves and others where infection control is of the upmost importance.
This Entry into Care Roles skill set includes the following 3 accredited units of competency:
- HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
These units can also contribute and be credited to a pathway into completing your Certificate III in Individual Support.
Your training will cover:
- Develop safe work practices when providing direct client care
- Organise, provide and monitor support services for individualised plans
- Ensure your health and safety and that of others in your workplace
- Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) safely
- Scenarios and practical demonstrations
These courses are running regularly – contact us today for more information!
Delivery locations
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.