Develop skills in supporting people who require palliative care
Skill Set: CHCSS00137 reflects the role of workers supporting people requiring palliative care, within the delegations of an established individualised plan.
Learners will be required to undertake minimum 30 hours of work placement in a service provider to those requiring palliative care.
Before you enrol!
You are required to hold a Qualification at Certificate III level or higher in Community Services, Health, or a related field.
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Quick Course Details
Course Code: Skill Set: CHCSS00137
Course Title: Palliative Approach
Course Duration: 3 Months Self-Paced (additional 1 month extension available, fees and conditions apply)
Nationally Recognised: Yes! – View on YourCareer website
Course Structure: This Skill Set requires completion of 4 units
Course Delivery: Online. (Theory) To achieve this skill set, learners will be required to undertake a minimum of 30 hours of work placement at a suitable facility as per work placement checklist.
Awarded By: Australian College of Community Services and Care (RTO ID 45361)
Status: Current
Total Upfront Cost $499
Enrolment in this course requires:
Qualification at Certificate III level or higher in Community Services, Health, or a related field
Entry Requirements:
- Minimum age 18
- Provide a valid USI
- Be eligible to study in Australia with the Australian College of Community Services and Care
- Hold the required criminal and working with children checks (if applicable)
- Be able to arrange a suitable work placement that meets all requirements outlined in the work placement resource checklist. Click here to preview the checklist.
- Confirm that they have access to a suitable work place to complete the required work placement hours prior to being accepted for enrolment. Click here to preview terms and conditions
- must meet one (1) of the following requirements:
- Australian Citizenship
- Australian Permanent Resident
- Must hold a visa that allows domestic study (non-CRICOS)
Resource Requirements:
- A computer with reliable internet access and a web browser
- A device to record video
- A calculator
- Digital presentation media (e.g. PowerPoint, video presentation, infographics, etc.)
Our learning material and learning management system is designed with the student in mind, ensuring it is easy to study.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACCSC learners who have at least three to five years of relevant industry experience. Eligible learners will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and gain RPL through our assessment only pathway.
For more information about our RPL process please see the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer Policy.
Course Units
This Skill Set requires satisfactory completion of 4 units:
- CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
- CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family
- CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Work Placement
Learners will be required to undertake minimum 30 hours of work placement in a service provider to those requiring palliative care. Learners will need to organise their own placement at a site that meets all requirements of the Workplace Resources Checklist
Online Study Mode
ACCSC will provide the following resources:
- One-on-one trainer support
- Online Learner Dashboard
- Training products and learning support materials
Dedicated Trainer and After Hours Support
ACCSC provides learners with a dedicated trainer to support them through their learning journey. Trainers have extensive industry experience allowing them to not only support learners in their learning journey and give guidance when entering or advancing in the workforce. Administrative support is available after hours.
Target Group
This skill set is for individuals who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in Community Services, Health or a related field, work in various care and support roles and who wish to develop skills in supporting people who require palliative care, within the delegations of an established individualised plan.
Nationally Recognised Qualification
All ACCSC’s qualifications are nationally recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). For more information on Skill Set: CHCSS00137 Palliative Approach, go to www.yourcareer.gov.au.
Fast Assessment Turnaround
ACCSC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace.
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