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Program details
National Code
CHC33021
Units
9 core + 6 elective
Total duration
36 weeks
Delivery Modes
Blended training delivery
Fees for domestic students
Full fee
$5,500
Government subsidised fee
Regional VIC delivery: $150
Melbourne Metropolitan delivery: $2,300
Concession fee
Regional VIC delivery: $30
Melbourne Metropolitan delivery: $460
$100
$40
*The fees listed above 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. This program is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth government funding to eligible candidates. Eligibility criteria applies. If you are not eligible for a government-funded place, you will be required to pay the self-funded fee.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Education and skills
Regulatory
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
Digital technology
Industry requirements
Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of the following for work placement (requirements vary according to host employer policies):
- National Police Background Check
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Flu or COVID-19 vaccinations
- First Aid Certificate
- Other: Requirements may vary according to employer policies
Prior experience
Delivery and assessment
Blended training delivery
This program is delivered simultaneously in the classroom and remotely in real-time via Microsoft Teams, for approximately 15 hours per week (2 x 7.5 hours per day), plus 5 hour optional tutorials /week and an expectation of up to 5 hours self-study learning each week.
Assessment
Assessment for this program includes written tasks, long and short answer questions, multiple choice quizzes, group tasks, oral presentations, role plays, scenarios, case studies, work placement journals, logbooks, and projects.
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 your placement with one of our host employers.
Course Units
Core Units
- CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
- CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
- CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Elective Units
- CCHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a
strengths-based approach - CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
- CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
- CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
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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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