The following need to be considered prior to undertaking this course. 

• Hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in Community Services, Health or a related field, work in various care and support roles 
• The minimum age for eligible applicants is 18 years. Applicants must have completed the equivalent of Year 11 according to the Australian Qualifications Framework.
• Proficiency in English is required to meet Industry standards.
• Although the LLN test is not an entry requirement, students may be asked to undertake the same test so that appropriate academic support can be ensured throughout the study.
• Fitness to undertake manual handling tasks and meet the requisites of the job role and other relevant industry standards is preferable.
• Must have the ability to undertake a work placement at an aged care, home and community care, disability care or community service organisation

Training will be delivered over 405 hours, including 50 hours of practical placement experience. The course duration is 21 weeks, including 20 hrs/per week of studying. 

The course duration may vary for individual students based on their current academic and work experience. All students will be assessed on an individual basis for their ability to meet the course requirements within an extended or reduced timeframe. 

This qualification will be delivered using a combination of online-based theoretical delivery and other student participation methods. This will include classroom sessions, directed self-study, skills training, self-paced learning, assessment assistance and supervised practical placement experience in a community and/or residential setting to build on participant’s knowledge and skills on-the-job.  

 The theoretical online sessions in the individual units of competency may include participation in skills training and practice training, scenarios and projects, reports, student learner guides, audio-visual aids, and technology as learning tools to build student performance knowledge further. The Training and Assessment ensure that students have adequate time to learn the topics and opportunities for reinforcement and complete and submit challenging tasks required for assessment purposes. 

 A variety of presentation types may include eLearning resources and classroom-style delivery for those students requiring assistance. Such methods are well suited to present fundamental and theoretical knowledge. 

 The effectiveness of the training sessions involving student participation is encouraged, including class sizes from 5 to 25 students. These restrictions will maximise trainer/student interaction during training. 

To achieve this qualification, the learner must have completed at least 50 hours of work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the Units of Competency. 

Practical placement is a mandatory requirement for satisfactory completion of this qualification. Students have the choice of organising their Placement at an Approved facility alternately ALACC will provide practical placement provision for students undertaking this qualification with partners in the field.  

If the pre-arranged facility is not convenient for the student, ALACC will provide assistance for an alternative, but due to the shortage of available placement providers in the health industry it might not be practicable. The student will then be given the opportunity to do the placement at a later date convenient for the student and the placement provider.  

A current Police check is mandatory, for both local and international students, before undertaking placement. Any other requirements from the placement provider will be completed before placement. 

Students going on work placements will be required to provide relevant documentation to enter the facility such as police check, mandatory immunisation and COVID booster vaccination. Students allergic to the latter must provide evidence. 

Cancellation of work placements by the student will attract a minimum payment of the administrative cost of $60 unless a medical certificate is provided. The student placement may be delayed allowing time for the Placement coordinator to find another work placement.  

189 Plenty Road, Preston, VIC 3072. Practical placement projects locations as negotiated by ALACC with individual Providers. 

Participants who complete this skill set would be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to provide person-centred support to people with disability in home and community settings, such as making beds, providing assistance to maintain a clean environment and communicating with carers as part of the support service. 

 Upon completing this course, students may gain employment within a community and/or residential setting in the aged home, community care and disability sectors. 

 Occupational titles may include Personal Care Assistant, Disability Support Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Giver, Accommodation Support Worker, Assistant in Nursing, Care Assistant. 

 Note that state and territory legislative requirements and the policies and procedures of the employing organisation determine the scope of practice for this job role. 

Achievement of these units provides credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package, such as CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support or CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services. 

This skill set requires successful completion of 5 units as specified in the CHC Community Services.  

Assessments will be conducted to determine the student learning outcomes and to finalise the achievement of the competency-based learning outcomes. Assessments may include student questions, case study/scenarios, projects, practical skills observation and on the job role environment / practical placement environment tasks.    

All assessments will be undertaken in accordance with the ALACC Assessment policy. Students will be advised of the assessment requirements at the beginning of each unit. Individual Unit outlines also contain assessment information. As this is a competency-based qualification, assessment continues throughout until the participant either achieves competency in the assessment tasks or a further training need is identified and addressed. 

An orientation session will be provided to students prior to commencing their study. ALACC offers student support services as per ALACC student support policy and helps with both academic and non-academic matters as applicable. 

ALACC has a simple & methodical RPL process which is outlined in detail in the RPL policy, Student Prospectus and on ALACC website, are encouraged to apply if you believe that they may be eligible.  

Students may be able to shorten the length of their studies through the recognition of experience and qualifications gained elsewhere.  Applications can be made for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). These will be assessed according to the College’s policy to determine if and how much advanced standing will be granted.

ALACC recognises AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other Registered Training Organisation in Australia. Students may request total credit for a whole unit or qualification based on study in an identical unit or qualification at another institution. Suitable documentation such as a Statement of Attainment/ Transcript of results must be provided when applying for Credit Transfer.  Applications can be made for Credit Transfer (CT) via online form from ALACC website or Student Portal. 

 A detailed explanation of Credit Transfer or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can be found in Course Credits Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) | ALACC Health College Australia. 

Reasonable adjustment will be provided for participants with special learning needs (such as a disability or learning difficulty) according to the nature of the learning need. If required, evidence collection can be adjusted to suit individual needs and will be endorsed by the Director of Studies. 

Please ask us about credit transfers.