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Program details
National Code
CHC33021
Units
7 core + 6 elective
Total duration
36 weeks
Delivery Modes
Traineeship
Fees for domestic students
Tuition fee
$6,700
Government funded traineeship
$250*
Government funded concession
Regional VIC delivery: 250
Melbourne Metropolitan delivery: $2,300
Textbooks
$140
*This program is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth government funding to eligible candidates. Eligibility criteria applies.
Enrolment fees include additional resources required for the program and student ID charges. For additional service fees, such as re-assessment fees or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), please refer to the Domestic Student Handbook.
Enrolment fees include additional resources required for the program and student ID charges. For additional service fees, such as re-assessment fees or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), please refer to the Domestic Student Handbook.
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisite qualifications required to enter this program.
Education and skills
Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for this program level, and demonstrate they are a suitable candidate for this program.
Regulatory
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of at least 18 years of age.
All candidates require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students, or you can give MCIE administration staff permission to apply on your behalf.
All candidates require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students, or you can give MCIE administration staff permission to apply on your behalf.
Students with disabilities
MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Acceptance in this program is subject to candidates’ ability to undertake all program requirements as discussed in the Pre-Training Review, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.
Digital technology
Students must have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions and communicate with trainers via email, the student portal and the learning management system.
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
- NDIS Worker Screening
- First Aid Certificate
- Flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccinations
Prior experience
Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are available. Credit Transfer is free of charge. RPL application fees are $145 per hour. Please click here for more information on RPL fees, terms and conditions.
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
- *CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
- CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
Elective Units
- CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
- CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
- CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
- CHCCCS043 Support positive mealtime experiences
- CHCAGE007 Recognise and report risk of falls
- CHCCCS033 Identify and report abuse
The reviews
Great experience with MCIE
A great training organisation to do a traineeship in Melbourne with. Thank you MCIE! I am now working as a Personal Care Assistant.
Comments
This is Nationally Recognised Training, leads to an Australian Qualification that complies with the AQF (Australian Qualifications framework (AQF)) qualification or a Statement of Attainment.
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