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Australian Health and Management Institute Responsibility for Delivering Australian Qualifications:
The Australian Government oversees Registered Training Organisations to ensure that quality standards of education and awarding qualifications meet the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework. Therefore, Australian Health and Management Institute is responsible for the quality of training and assessment, student support services and the issuance of Australian Qualifications Framework certification on completion of a course.Australian Health and Management Institute AQF Courses
The following Australian Health and Management Institute courses are delivered and assessed under the Australian Qualifications Framework to ensure quality training and assessment. The following AQF courses are listed on the National Register at www.training.gov.au /Organisation/Details/70252 and on CRICOS http://cricos.education.gov.au/Institution/InstitutionDetails.aspx?ProviderCode=03595K
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
CRICOS Course Code: 096214C
Duration: 52 weeks (40 weeks delivery plus 12 weeks term break)
Students study full time mixed mode of delivery that integrates:
- scheduled hours for face to face classes (15 hours per week during term time)
- scheduled hours for on-line learning (5 hours per week during term time)
- additional self-study to revise and reinforce areas of knowledge, assessment research and assessment preparation and completion
- 120 hours mandatory work placement
The Certificate IV in Ageing Support reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or community-based environments. Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery.
Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organisation and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within limited parameters.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service X
| Unit of Competency | Core | Elective |
|---|---|---|
| CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | X | |
| CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people | X | |
| CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people | X | |
| CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk | X | |
| CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia | X | |
| CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery | X | |
| CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs | X | |
| CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing | X | |
| CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families | X | |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | X | |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | X | |
| CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach | X | |
| CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | X | |
| HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems | X | |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care | X | |
| HLTAID003 Provide first aid | X | |
| HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication | X | |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | X |
Although there are no stated entry requirements in the CHC Training Package for entry into Certificate IV in Ageing Support international students must be 18 years of age or above and provide evidence the following published entry requirements as stated below:
Academic Entry Requirements- Year 12 or equivalent;
- IELTS score 6.0 minimum
No study gap
Students are required to complete 120 hours mandatory work placement to complete Certificate IV in Ageing Support.
Students may request Australian Health and Management Institute to organise their work placement or they may find their own mandatory work placement. In the event the student has selected the work placement, Australian Health and Management Institute staff undertakes a work place suitability assessment prior to approval
All students are required to evidence the following documentation prior to undertaking mandatory work placement
- Current and satisfactory police check
- Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid Certificate
Graduates at this level will have skills for work. Job roles and titles may vary but can include:
- residential care worker
- support worker
- personal care giver
- care supervisor
After successfully achieving CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, graduates can continue with other qualifications such as:
- HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing
- university entry into a relevant nursing field of study at the bachelor level
Students that successfully complete all 18 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure will be issued with CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.
CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
CRICOS Course Code: 099091G
Duration: 52 weeks (40 weeks delivery plus 12 weeks term break)
Students study full time mixed mode of delivery that integrates:
- scheduled hours for face to face classes (15 hours per week during term time)
- scheduled hours for on-line learning (5 hours per week during term time)
- additional self-study to revise and reinforce areas of knowledge, assessment research and assessment preparation and completion
- 120 hours mandatory work placement
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously.
Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au
CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care consists of eighteen (18) units of competency, comprising 15 core units and 3 elective units, in accordance with the packaging rules.
| Unit of Competency | Core | Elective |
|---|---|---|
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | X | |
| CHCECE009 Use an approved Learning framework to guide practice | X | |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in work health and safety | X | |
| HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting | X | |
| CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | X | |
| CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of the children | X | |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture safety | X | |
| CHCECE001 Develop culture competence | X | |
| CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families | X | |
| CHCECE003 Provide care for children | X | |
| CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food drinks | X | |
| CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers | X | |
| CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationship with children | X | |
| CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood | X | |
| CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice | X | |
| CHCECE011 Provide experience to support children's play and learning | X | |
| CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people | X | |
| CHCECE014 Comply with family day care administration requirements | X | |
| CHCPRT003 Work collaboratively to maintain environment safe for children & young people | X |
Although there are no stated entry requirements in the CHC Training Package for entry into CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, international students must be 18 years of age or above and provide evidence the following published entry requirements as stated below:
Academic Entry Requirements- Year 12 or equivalent
- IELTS score 6.0 minimum (no lower than 5.5 in each band) or equivalent
No study gap
Students are required to complete 120 hours mandatory work placement to complete CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Students may request Australian Health and Management Institute to organise their work placement or they may find their own mandatory work placement. In the event the student has selected the work placement, Australian Health and Management Institute staff undertakes a work place suitability assessment prior to approval
All students are required to evidence the following documentation prior to undertaking mandatory work placement
- Current and satisfactory police check
- Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid Certificate
Graduates at this level will have skills for work. Job roles and titles may vary but can include:
- Early Childhood Educator
- Family Day Care Worker
- Nanny
- Recreation assistant
- Playgroup supervisor
Students that successfully complete all 18 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure will be issued with CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.
CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
CRICOS Course Code: 099092F
Duration: 104 weeks (80 weeks delivery plus 24 weeks term break)
Students study full time mixed mode of delivery that integrates:
- scheduled hours for face to face classes (15 hours per week during term time)
- scheduled hours for on-line learning (5 hours per week during term time)
- additional self-study to revise and reinforce areas of knowledge, assessment research and assessment preparation and completion
- 240 hours mandatory work placement
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.
Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.
CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care consists of twenty-eight (28) units of competency, comprising 23 core units and 5 elective units, in accordance with the packaging rules.
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | X | |
| CHCECE009 Use an approved Learning framework to guide practice | X | |
| HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety | X | |
| HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting | X | |
| CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | X | |
| CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of the children | X | |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture safety | X | |
| CHCECE001 Develop culture competence | X | |
| CHCECE003 Provide care for children | X | |
| CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food drinks | X | |
| CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers | X | |
| CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationship with children | X | |
| CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood | X | |
| CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice | X | |
| CHCECE011 Provide experience to support children's play and learning | X | |
| CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people | X | |
| CHCPRT003 Work collaboratively to maintain environment safe for children & young people | X | |
| CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | X | |
| CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood | X | |
| CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children | X | |
| CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care services | X | |
| CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour | X | |
| CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | X | |
| CHCECE022 Promote children’s agency | X | |
| CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning | X | |
| CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development | X | |
| CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations | X | |
| CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children | X |
Although there are no stated entry requirements in the CHC Training Package for entry into CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, international students must be 18 years of age or above and provide evidence the following published entry requirements as stated below:
Academic Entry Requirements- Year 12 or equivalent;
- IELTS score 6.0 minimum (no lower than 5.5 in each band) or equivalent
No study gap
Students are required to complete 240 hours mandatory work placement to complete CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Students may request Australian Health and Management Institute to organise their work placement or they may find their own mandatory work placement. In the event the student has selected the work placement, Australian Health and Management Institute staff undertakes a work place suitability assessment prior to approval
All students are required to evidence the following documentation prior to undertaking mandatory work placement
- Current and satisfactory police check
- Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid Certificate
Graduates at this level will have skills for work. Job roles and titles may vary but can include:
- Early Childhood Educator in Long Day Care and Family Day Care
- Authorised Supervisor (Children’s Services)
- Children’s Services Coordinator
- Centre Manager (Children’s Services)
- Director/Manager (Children’s Services)
- Program Leader (Children’s Services)
- Family Day Care Field Worker/Officer
Students that successfully complete all 28 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure will be issued with CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.
CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
CRICOS Course Code: 099096B
Duration: 104 weeks (80 weeks delivery plus 24 weeks term break)
Students study full time mixed mode of delivery that integrates:
- scheduled hours for face to face classes (15 hours per week during term time)
- scheduled hours for on-line learning (5 hours per week during term time)
- additional self-study to revise and reinforce areas of knowledge, assessment research and assessment preparation and completion
- 120 hours mandatory work placement
The Diploma of Community Services reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.
At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management; program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | X | |
| HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety | X | |
| CHCCCOM003Develop workplace communication strategies | X | |
| CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs | X | |
| CHCDIS005 Develop and provide person-centred service response | X | |
| CHCCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counseling relationship | X | |
| CHCCSL007 Supporting counselling clients in decision making process | X | |
| CHCCCS004 Assess coexisting needs | X | |
| CHCDEV001 Confirm client development status | X | |
| CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services | X | |
| CHCCCSM005 Develop facilitate and review all aspects of case management | X | |
| CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity | X | |
| CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services | X | |
| CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes | X | |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | X | |
| CHCDE012 Work within the organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes | X |
Although there are no stated entry requirements in the CHC Training Package for entry into CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services, international students must be 18 years of age or above and provide evidence the following published entry requirements as stated below:
Academic Entry Requirements- Year 12 or equivalent;
- IELTS score 6.0 minimum (no lower than 5.5 in each band) or equivalent
No study gap
Students are required to complete 120 hours mandatory work placement to complete CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services.
Students may request the Australian Health and Management Institute to organize their work placement or they may find their own mandatory work placement. In the event the student has selected the work placement, Australian Health and Management Institute staff undertakes a workplace suitability assessment prior to approval
All students are required to evidence the following documentation prior to undertaking mandatory work placement
- Current and satisfactory police check
- Working with Children Check
Graduates at this level will have skills for work. Job roles and titles may vary but can include:
- Case Coordinator
- Case Management Supervisor
- Community Services Worker
- Program Coordinator
- Team Leader
After successfully achieving CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services, graduates will be eligible to apply for university entry into a relevant community services field of study at the bachelor level.
Students that successfully complete all 16 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure will be issued with CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.
