This qualification addresses work in client homes, aged care facility and other community settings under regular supervision within clearly defined organizational guidelines and service plans.

These workers:

1. Carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in their own homes, aged care facilities or in other community settings
2. Carry out activities related to an individualized plan
3. Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.

The duration of this course is 560 hours including 120 hours of work experience placement.

• 9 Core units
• 5 Elective units

Core units

Elective units

Full Fee for Service Price : 2800.00 AUD

Eligible for VIC Funding:
   Concession: 56.00 AUD
   Non-Concession: 280.00 AUD

Not eligible for VIC Funding:
   Full fee for Service Price: 2800.00 AUD

Eligible for WESTERN AUSTRALIA Funding:
   Concession: 313.00 AUD
   Non-Concession: 626.00 AUD

Not eligible for WESTERN AUSTRALIA Funding:
   Full fee for Service Price: 1400.00 AUD

THIS COURSE IS DELIVERED WITH WA, VIC AND COMMON WEALTH GOVERNMENT FUNDING.

Please refer to IHNA's Fee Payment Policy and Refund Policy.
DTWD WA Funding Fee Structure

 The modes of delivery intended for this course are:

1) E-Learning (Online Delivery).
2) Students are required to complete a simulated practical session and assessment for 4 days.
    If the student did not achieve the required competency; additional sessions may require.
3) Work Experience Placement.
 

There is no applicable pathway in to this qualification. Candidates may progress to higher level qualifications within and/or across the community sector.

• Care assistant / worker
• Care service employees                 
• Community care worker
• Community support worker
• Disability support worker
• Home care worker
• Home maintenance worker
• In-home respite giver
• Personal care assistant
• Personal care giver / worker
• Planned activity assistant

Applicants seeking entry in to this course should meet the following criteria.

1. Applicants should be 18 years or over at enrolment.
2. Have successfully completed year 10 of secondary school or equivalent or be of mature age.
3. Communication: applicants should be able to use and respond to written language including some unfamiliar material in a variety of contexts.
4. Applicants are required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN) and attend an interview session during enrolment
5. A Satisfactory National Police Clearance Certificate will be required for the work experience placement.
6. Working with Children Check, Vaccination/Immunization Certificate and Proof of Immunity (e.g. serology test results) shall be required for Work Experience Placement, as applicable.
7. Applicants  planning to do e-learning must have access to a computer with internet and basic computer skills No prerequisite units of competency.
8. No prerequisite units of competency are required.Applicants seeking entry in to this course should meet the following criteria.
   Applicants should be 18 years or over at enrolment.Course available in Melbourne and Perth.Call us to enquire about the next enrolment date and for details of course delivery.Working with Children Check, Vaccination/Immunization Certificate and Proof of Immunity (e.g. serology test results) shall be required for Work Experience Placement, as applicable.

Online: Direct online application

Email: Download and complete the application form and send it by e-mail with all attachments to enquiry@ihna.edu.au

Post: Download and complete the application form. You can send your completed application and required documentation to our Perth or Melbourne office.

                    If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us on 1800 22 52 83