Start anytime * eligibility criteria apply, material fees may apply
Start anytime * eligibility criteria apply, material fees may apply
Employment Growth: Employment in Health Care and Social Assistance is projected to grow by 301,000 (or 15.8%) over the five years to November 2026.
Entry requirements: Prospective students are required to complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and a Pre-Training Interview, administered by and to the satisfaction of ITHEA and be at least 18 years of age. You must have good word processing and email skills as well as the ability to download and upload documents and information. Please see our Online Service Standards. Students should be working in the industry.
Vocational outcomes: Students can go into a range of employment options. Occupations may include Support Worker (Community Services).
Delivery and assessment: All students will be enrolled into our Learning Management System and all assessments must be completed online. As a result, all students will require a personal computer, with access to the Internet, to successfully complete their studies. Assessment methods allow for the gathering of sufficient quality evidence about the student’s performance. Methods used include question and answer, observation and demonstration, case study and projects.
Practical placement requirements: 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. Students are required to undertake supervised practical placement in relevant residential care settings. Evidence provided by the supervisor will contribute to assessment of the candidate’s ability to work at this level. Students are required to find their own practical placement, however ITHEA will provide assistance and support where needed. Students must have a valid National Police Check and a Working with Children Check prior to attending placement.
Core Units
Unit Code | Unit Descriptor | Nom Hrs |
---|---|---|
CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery | 120 |
CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships | 55 |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | 25 |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | 55 |
CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care | 40 |
CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk | 40 |
CHCPRT027 | Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people | 50 |
CHCPRT029 | Work within a practice framework | 50 |
CHCPRT034 | Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs | 75 |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | 20 |
Elective Units
Unit Code | Unit Descriptor | Nom Hrs |
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CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour | 40 |
CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | 50 |
CHCEDU009 | Provide parenting, health and well-being education | 75 |
CHCFAM009 | Facilitate family intervention strategies | 75 |
CHCCCS016 | Respond to client needs | 60 |
This Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding. Eligibility criteria apply. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Please make sure you have read all the course information about units of study, duration, entry requirements, assessment information, job prospects etc.
Steps
1. You must attend a pre-training interview which includes a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test and complete the eligibility declaration form (in the case of students applying for Skills First Program Funding).
2. To complete the application process, click on the ‘Apply Now’ link. Complete the steps involved to submit your application online.
3. ITHEA will assess your application and make sure all entry requirements are met. An ITHEA representative will contact you if your application is unsuccessful.
1 year
Anytime
Traineeship or online
120 hrs
ACN: 125 368 569
ITHEA acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Custodians of Country and recognises their continuing connection to land, sea, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.