Program details
National Code
CHC43015
Units
18 units (15 core + 3 electives)
CRICOS Code
102279J
Duration
52 weeks including 12 weeks holidays
Tuition Fee
$16,000
Materials Fee
$300
Enrolment Fee
$250
Location
Levels 8, 250 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 3000
Mandatory Work Placement
There is a mandatory work placement of 120 hours for the completion of this qualification documented for the unit:
• CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing.
(6 weeks of 20 hours per week)
Delivery Mode
Blended training delivery
Qualification details
Tuition fee
$16,000
Material fee
$300
Enrolment fee
$250
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 Overseas Student Handbook.
Career opportunities
Ageing support workers provide a range of support services to people who require specialised assistance, based on individual needs to improve their quality of life.
A nationally recognised qualification in Ageing Support is about gaining the skills and knowledge to work in aged care environments supporting older people in services or in their own homes. You could become a…
- Residential Care Worker
- Residential Care Officer
- Care Supervisor
- Day Activity Worker
- Personal Care Worker
- Care Team Leader
- Aged Care Supervisor
- Community Program Coordinator
Pre-requisites
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 (DHA) regulations
- Satisfactory completion of an ELICOS program at advanced level from Explore English, or other English language centre with English Australia Membership
- Certificate of completion 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 English language proficiency tests, such as TOEFL and OET, will also be considered.
Education and skills
Regulatory
MCIE only accepts overseas students who will be 18 years of age by the time of course commencement.
To begin your training at MCIE, you will need a Unique Student Identifier (USI). The USI is a personal reference that creates a secure online record of your VET training. It is managed by the Australian Government and is kept for up to 30 years.
It can be accessed anywhere, anytime. When you arrive in Australia, your visa will be activated and you can then apply for a USI. It is free to create a USI. You need a USI to receive your qualification, or statement of attainment. For further information visit www.usi.gov.au/about.
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 Check
- Working with Children Check
- Flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccinations
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 are $200 per hour. Please click here for more information on RPL fees, terms and conditions.
Delivery and assessment
Training is delivered using a combination of 2 days in class face-to-face and half a day of self-paced directed online learning. Students are required to attend each scheduled class. The trainer will moderate the learning pace, method and sequence appropriate to student learning needs. Learning methods will vary and can include case studies, project-based learning, multimedia presentations and instruction, group discussion; and online discussions and participation using social media groups.
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, portfolios and projects. Most assessments are delivered online via aXcelerate LMS.
Course units
Core Units
- CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
- CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
- CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a pallative approach
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units
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CHCCCS021 Respond to suspected abuse
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CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
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CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
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