Accredited course Outline
22/07/2026 12:36 PM AWST
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Certificate II in Community and Health Services (Support Worker)
Certificate II in Community and Health Services (Support Worker)
3507
3446
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
To equip learners for work in the Community and Health Services industry in support roles in hostels, nursing homes, group homes, hospitals and community settings.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50574 | CHS7 | Aging and Disability | 20 | Module |
| 50571 | CHS5 | First Aid and Workplace Accidents | 20 | Module |
| 50576 | CHS9 | Food Services | 20 | Module |
| 50577 | CHS10 | Handling Money | 5 | Module |
| 50575 | CHS8 | Housekeeping | 20 | Module |
| 50578 | CHS11 | Loss and Grief | 10 | Module |
| 50572 | CHS6 | Technology | 30 | Module |
| 50567 | CHS1 | the Work Environment | 15 | Module |
| 50570 | CHS4 | Workplace Relations | 35 | Module |
| 50568 | CHS2 | Workplace Safety | 30 | Module |
| 50569 | CHS3 | Workplace Values | 15 | Module |
2. ELECTIVES
Learners are to select modules to the value of 15 hours from Group 1 electives. The following elective modules are recommended. Learners may choose other modules that are more suitable to their workplace, as appropriate. As for the Traineeship, which this program is the off-the-job component, learners are encouraged to undertake the workplace module which is not covered in his/her own workplace GROUP 1
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50589 | CHSWP1 | Work Placement in Aged Care | 15 | Module |
| 50590 | CHSWP2 | Work Placement in Disability Services | 15 | Module |
3. ELECTIVES
GROUP 2 - Miscellaneous
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50605 | Mental Health Services and Issues | 30 | Module |
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VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of the Department of Employment,
Education and Training.
Training providers who wish to deliver this program must obtain
written approval from the
Community and Health Services Industry Training Company
(CareSkills) and be registered
by their State accrediting body.
2. The proponent for this course is the Community and Health Services
Industry Training Company
(CareSkills), PO Box 8, World Trade Centre, Melbourne, 3005 (Ph: 1800
639 775). The course was
originally accredited by the Department of Vocational Education and
Training, Tasmania from
11/10/95 - 10/10/2000. It has been placed on the National Register as
code 3507.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager,
Training Products
Information Service (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training.
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