Reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.
These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.

The Course Facts

Mode Campus based – classroom
Duration 18 months (6 x 10 week terms plus 18 weeks of breaks)
Unit Structure Single units
Training Method This program is delivered in the classroom and in the workplace.
Assessment Method Written knowledge assessment, projects, case studies and practical demonstrations
Contact Method Classroom session – 20 hours per week plus 5 hours per week self-directed learning.

Course Structure

The course will be delivered in 6 x 10 week terms over an 18 months period.

The following lists the units of competency to be delivered

Term 1

HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

Term 2

CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services

Term 3

CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support

Term 4

HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing

Term 5

CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Term 6

CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

Assessment Requirements

Assessment will occur through a variety of methods. Assessment conditions will also ensure a simulated workplace environment.
Assessment tasks:
• reflect real life work tasks
• are required to be performed within industry standard timeframes as specified by assessors in relation to each task
• are assessed using assessment criteria that relate to the quality of work expected by the industry
• are performed to industry safety requirements as relevant
• utilise authentic workplace documentation
• require students to work with others as part of a team
• require students to plan and prioritise competing work tasks
• involve the use of standard, workplace equipment such as computers and software
ensure that students are required to consider workplace constraints such as time and budgets.

Fees

Tuition Fee AUD $24,000
Non Tuition Fee AUD $800
Total AUS $24,800
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All term payments must be paid in full, in advance of the term commencing in order to maintain a valid enrolment.

Minimum Entry Requirements:

  • Be over the age of 18
  • Demonstrate good command of written and spoken English
  • Verified evidence of IELTS Level 5.5 or equivalent
  • Provide your own Laptop and/or tablet
  • Have completed an equivalent secondary schooling level of a High School Certificate or can demonstrate suitable work experience.

Meet the following Student Visa subclass 500 Vocational Education & Training requirements;

  • Be of good character
  • Be of sound health
  • Have acceptable health insurance through the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for yourself and any members of your family unit accompanying you to Australia
  • Have no outstanding debts to the Commonwealth of Australia
  • Demonstrate the capacity to meet basic living costs requirements set by the Australian Government

Application Process

To enrol into a course as an overseas student at Metro Institute, applicants must complete an International Student Enrolment Form available from the website.

The form should be completed in full and submitted by email to: sydney@metroinstitute.edu.au

The application for enrolment must be accompanied by:

  • Evidence of IELTS proficiency (General Score of 5.5) or equivalent
  • Evidence of a High School Certificate or equivalent secondary schooling outcome

When we receive your application, our Administration Manager will review it for completeness. When the application for enrolment is complete you will be issued a Letter of Offer (valid 30 days), an invoice for initial payment of fees and provided with a Student Agreement for your review.

Once you accept the offer you are required to return the student agreement with the initial payment of fees, IELTS and education proof.

Upon approval of your application, an electronic confirmation of enrolment (eCoe) will be generated and forwarded to Department of Home Affairs and yourself at the address provided on your application with an official receipt for the fees paid.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to apply for a student visa. If your application is not complete, the Administration Manager will contact you.

Making a student visa application

Complete the online form through the DHA’s ImmiAccount and pay the application fee.

Include evidence of your intended course of study. This can be a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) or, for applicants already inside Australia, a Letter of Offer from your education institution.

Successful Student Visa

If your student visa application is approved, you should contact Metro Institute and provide evidence of approval. Metro Institute will contact you to confirm your timetable, start date and all other arrangements for your study with us.

Unsuccessful Student Visa

If your student visa application is NOT approved, you must advise us and apply in writing for a refund of student fees, in accordance with our Fee Refund Policy.

For further information please contact:

Metro Administration Manager on:

E-mail: sydney@metroinstitute.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 9281 0600

International Students should also visit www.metroinstitute.edu.au, which gives more information about the study environment, course fees and refund policy, support services, and schooling obligations for dependent children.

The website covers the remaining general information that is relevant to all International Students and is required by the legislation, and also has links to other Metro Institute pages with specific information.