You will be prepared to work in both community and residential settings, providing person-centred support to people living with disability or the effects of ageing. In this role, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills needed to deliver quality support.
Throughout your training, you’ll build empathy, compassion, and a strong commitment to advocating for others. You’ll also strengthen your teamwork skills, work alongside other professionals, and learn to follow established codes of conduct. By graduation, you’ll have a solid understanding of industry reporting standards, as well as the legal and ethical practices that guide the profession.
Course Structure
9 Core Units
CHCCCS031
Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040
Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041
Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
HLTINF006
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
6 Elective Units
Ageing Care Units
CHCAGE011
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013
Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Disability Care 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
Delivery Locations and Fee Structure
Proudly delivering Skilling Queenslanders for Work programs at these locations (Fully Funded for eligible participants):
Challenge Head Office, 21 Dunlop St, Collingwood Park, 4301
Unit 5, 129 Browns Plains Rd, Browns Plains, 4118
Proudly delivering Career Start funded programs at these locations (Partially funded):
Ipswich, Challenge Head Office, 21 Dunlop St, Collingwood Park, 4301
Logan - Beaudesert
Moreton Bay North
Brisbane
Current Support Workers Workplace Delivery (online)
What are the Fees for Career Start?
Government Subsidised Applicants (One-off Co-contribution Fee):
$35.00 - Concessional Students
$50.00 - Non-concessional Students
Can I study as a Full Fee Student?
Placement Security Fee: $250.00
Course Fees: $3,750.00 Total Fees: $4,000.00
Payment Plan Available Upon Request & Approval
Course Delivery
Face to Face Students 16 Weeks
Full time Monday to Thursday
8:30am to 3:00pm
120 hours of vocational placement
Current Support Workers (Online Students) 12 to 18 Months
New units open every 6 weeks coinciding with trainer workplace visits
Am I Eligible?
Must be at least 15 Years old
Basic Literacy, Language, Numeracy and Digital Skills
Able to obtain a Yellow NDIS Card, Blue Card and possible Police Check
Be willing to obtain necessary vaccinations
Current Queensland resident
Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
