This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialized tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or community based environments.
Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualized service planning and delivery.
Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organisation and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within limited parameters.
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.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
AGE REQUIREMENTS:
All international students must be 18 years of age to apply.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS:
We accept the admission of students if they qualify in ANY ONE (1) of the following:
International students applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require:
– Either a minimum IELTS test score of 5.5 (with no component lower than 5) or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course; Results older than two years are not acceptable.
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– To provide evidence that they have studied in English for at least 5 years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or United States.
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– Evidence that within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed Certificate III or higher-level qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework.
LANGUAGE, LITERACY AND NUMERACY (LLN) TEST
Applicants must undertake a language, literacy, and numeracy assessment during their induction session prior to beginning the qualification. Results will be assessed on an individual level by the assessor. Depending upon the level of support required for the language, literacy, or numeracy, alternative training and assessment methods may be used or the learners will be recommended through individual support to fulfill the LLN gaps during the student journey.
OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER (OSHC):
All international students must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of their stay in Australia.
COMPUTER LITERACY REQUIREMENTS:
All students enrolling into Global Healthcare Management College programs must have basic computer skills. Students will be asked questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre-enrolment Interview by GHMC staff.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Participants must be able to undertake the physical tasks required in this role, including manual handling using equipment in an aged care or disability care setting.
For more information, please visit the training.gov.au website below:
Assessment:
A variety of assessment methods form part of this course including written assignments, presentations, portfolios of work, role plays and projects.
Intake Dates:
– Monthly intakes except June and December
Study Period
In a year, there are two study periods:
The 1st study period: from January to May (June Break)
The 2nd study period: from July to November (December Break)
Note: Students may be required to continue their study during the June break and December break. The study classes in June and December can be arranged due to special circumstances (e.g., lack of academic progress or under the intervention strategy plan.)
Work Placement:
Students are required to undertake a Practical placement of 140 hours. This placement gives the student the opportunity to apply their knowledge acquired in the classroom into work-based practices.
A Police Clearance Certificate is mandatory prior to your work placement; you must undertake a Federal Police Check (AFP). This can be done through a website. Students need to bear any expense related to police check or any other checks required to get placements. GHMC can assist in finding suitable placements upon request.
Carrer Opporunities:
After completing this qualification, students are qualified to take up a variety of roles within the sector, such as:
• Aged Care Activity Worker
• Care Service Team Leader
• Care Supervisor (Aged Care)
• Coordinator of Volunteers (Services to Older People)
• Disability Officer – Day Support
• Disability Support Worker
• Leisure and Therapy Assistant
RTO doesn’t claim any employment outcome or job guarantee associated with its courses as it will be misleading.
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