Program details
National Code
CHC33021
Delivery Modes
CRICOS / Blended training delivery
Course Delivery
28 weeks structured delivery
Total Course Duration
38 weeks
CRICOS Code
115150H
Work placement
120 hours
Units
9 core + 6 elective
Location
MCIE CBD Campus, Level 8,
250 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Fees for overseas students
Tuition fee:
$11,500
Non tuition fee:
$1,000
(Includes materials and enrolment fee $250)
Estimated total course cost
$12,500
The fees listed above include additional resources required for the program, including textbooks, uniform (MCIE T-shirt) and student ID charges. For additional service fees, such as re-assessment fees or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), refer to the Overseas Student Handbook.
Career opportunities
Job titles may include:
- Personal Carer
- Aged Care worker
- Accommodation Support worker
- In-home respite worker
Entry requirements
English Language requirements
Candidates must meet one of the following English Language proficiency requirements:
- IELTS band score of 6.0 or an equivalent internationally recognised exam result in line with Department of Home Affairs requirements
- Satisfactory completion of an ELICOS program at Advanced level
- Completion of studies equivalent to, or higher than, an Australian Year 11 qualification from an English-speaking country
- Completion of MCIE’s English Placement Test with an overall score equivalent to IELTS 6.0, or above
- Other recognised English language proficiency tests, such as TOEFL, PTE and OET, may also be considered
Prerequisites
There are no formal pre-requisite requirements for this qualification.
Education and skills
Students must
- be 18 years or over at course commencement
- complete a Pre-Training Review
- meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for this program level
- demonstrate they are a suitable candidate for this program
- demonstrate sufficient digital capability to participate in training and assessment
Regulatory
All candidates require a Unique Student Identifier (USI) prior to certification issuance, subject to applicable offshore exemption arrangements.
Students with disabilities
MCIE welcomes people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Acceptance into this program is subject to the candidate being able to undertake the program requirements discussed in the Pre-Training Review, with reasonable adjustment where appropriate.
Digital technology
Students must have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, complete assessments and communicate with trainers using MCIE systems. Students should also have access to the internet, data, and a laptop or computer with Microsoft Teams.
Industry requirements
Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of the following for work placement (requirements vary according to host employer policies):
- National Police Check
- Working With Children Check, where applicable
- NDIS Worker Screening Check, where applicable
- Flu, COVID-19 or other vaccination evidence, where required
- First Aid Certificate, where required
Each service charges fees not included in your course fees for these requirements.
Prior experience
Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are available. Credit Transfer is free of charge. RPL application fees and conditions are outlined separately by MCIE.
Delivery and assessment
Blended training delivery
Two days per week of 7.5 hours, totalling 15 hours of scheduled trainer-led delivery. An additional 5 hours per week is undertaken through structured learning activities, including tutorials, online learning and assessment activities. Online resources and assessments are completed via the LMS.
Duration and structure
- 38 weeks total course duration
- 28 weeks structured delivery
- 6 weeks work placement within course duration
- 4 weeks scheduled breaks
Assessment
Assessment for this program includes written tasks, long and short answer questions, multiple-choice quizzes, group tasks, oral presentations, role plays, case studies, workplace journals, logbooks, portfolios and projects. Most assessments are completed using MCIE’s online systems.
Where a student is required to be assessed in the workplace, evidence gathering tools may include:
- workplace portfolio tasks
- workplace reflective journal
- workplace logbook (WPLB)
- workplace third-party report (TPR)
- workplace assessor observation
Work placement
Students must complete 120 mandatory placement hours for the work-based training component of this program. The MCIE Work Placement Coordinator will organise placement with an approved host employer or support students to arrange their own placement, subject to approval.
Course Units
Core Units
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
- CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
Elective Units
- CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
- CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
- CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
- CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
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This is Nationally Recognised Training, leads to an Australian Qualification that complies with the Australian Qualifications framework (AQF) qualification or a Statement of Attainment.
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