Overview

This skill set reflects the skill requirements for work assisting clients with self management of chronic disease. This skill set is for people working in various care and support roles in the community services industry who wish to develop skills in supporting people with their self management of chronic disease. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this Skill Set at the time of publication.

Pathways

These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package at Certificate III or IV level.

Snapshot

Flexible delivery
6 months
Non-Subsidised Fee: $707
Funding available

What you will study

This skill set consists of 2 units of competency.

Core Units

  • CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
  • CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing

How you will study

Delivery

This course may be delivered through face-to-face, blended, or work-based training. We use a range of assessment methods for this skill set, including: 

  • short answers 
  • projects activities 
  • workplace observation 
  • observation in a simulated workplace.


Duration

This skill set can be completed in up to 6 months, dependent on the student's experience, Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Apply for CT or RPL during enrolment.

Eligibility and requirements

Student Requirements

This training program includes work placement. The following will be required for the enrolment process:

  • Unique Student Identifier (USI)
  • verifiable identification documents
  • completion of the LLND assessment.


Please visit usi.gov.au to create your USI.


Queensland Work Placement requirements: 

  • National Police Check clearance certificate 
  • Disability Worker Screening Check
  • Blue Card for working with children 
  • Current vaccination records may be required. 


New South Wales Work Placement requirements: 

  • National Police Check clearance certificate 
  • NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC) 
  • Working with Children Check (WWCC) 
  • Current vaccination records may be required. 


Applications for these clearances are made on an individual basis directly to the relevant government department. Application fees may apply. Students will require access to appropriate technology and internet if the materials are delivered online.

Course fees

Fees & Funding

Non-Subsidised Fee: $707 per student. 


Should you require an RPL assessment, please contact us for fees and arrangements.


Additional Fees

  • Deferment Fee (administration charges): $50  
  • Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment - Hard Copy: $75
  • Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment - Digital: $25
  • Repeat of unit (Third attempt onwards Per unit): $150  
  • RPL assessment: Contact us for a quote  


Please note: Course fees and additional charges may change from time to time. Please check with Work Savvy staff for updates.


Work Savvy does not accept upfront payments of more than $1,500. If a student's fee is more than this amount, the support of a flexible payment plan will be offered to students.


QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT FUNDING 

Career Boost: General Training Pathway 


The program delivers training to help individuals develop the higher-level skills needed to secure employment, advance their careers, or progress to further education and training to undertake university or tertiary qualifications. It provides more opportunities to upskill and reskill. 


This program is subsidised by the Queensland government, under the Career Boost General Training Pathway Program. The following Student Co-Contribution fees apply, varying based on student eligibility status: 

  • Concession: $120 per skill set or $60 per Unit of Competency 
  • Non-concession: $240 per skill set or $120 per Unit of Competency


Eligibility for Funding

To be eligible for funding, students must be:

  • A permanent Queensland resident
  • Aged 15 or older and not currently attending school
  • An Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent residents (including humanitarian entrants), or temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency
  • Not currently be enrolled in a Qualification, even if it is on hold or deferred, whether funded by DTET or not (foundation skills qualifications do not count).
  • Students may be eligible for up to two subsidised skill sets in priority industries or sectors as part of the program.


Locations for delivery of this training are: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan - Beaudesert, Moreton Bay - North, Moreton Bay - South, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday


Fee exemptions may apply and is conditional on the Government Policy and Funding Arrangements, subject to eligibility. By undertaking and completing this skill set subsidised by the Queensland government, you may only be eligible for up to two subsidised skill sets in priority industries or sectors as part of the program. For more information please visit https://www.qld.gov.au/education/training/funded/career-boost.

Nationally recognised training logo
Delivered and assessed by Work Savvy Pty Ltd
RTO code: 91778
This nationally recognised training is delivered and assessed by Work Savvy Pty Ltd, RTO ID 91778, ABN 20 132 057 384. This training will deliver skills and knowledge to the industry standard but does not guarantee a job. We tailor training for people from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability.

A word from our customers

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