Course Description
This skill set reflects the skill requirements for work supporting people requiring palliative care. This skill set is to support those that already hold a Certificate lll qualification in this sector and who are existing workers in the field and wish to expand their skills and knowledge to provide care and support to assist, reflecting the skill requirements for work supporting people requiring palliative care.
Employment Opportunities
Occupational titles for existing workers may include:
- Support Worker
- Nursing Assistant
- Assistant in Nursing
- Care worker
- Disability Worker
- Personal Care Giver
- Personal Care Worker
- Personal Care Assistant
- Personal Care Attendant
This course is delivered via blended model which includes:
- Online delivery for 4 units of competency
- Self-paced (up to 6 months to complete)
- Trainers/Assessors being available Monday – Friday between 8:30am – 4:30pm through email and/or telephone
- Upon completion of theory, a 4-hour practical simulation at one of our training venues and/or workplace demonstration of skills attained
- Enrol anytime, start anytime!
Credit Transfer
DP Training accepts and provides credit transfers to learners whom have authenticated and verified VET transcripts and AQF certification documentation issued by another Registered Training Organisation.
Training Locations
This skillset is delivered online Nationally.
Class-based or practical training may be delivered at the locations below.
DP Training Campus
- Brisbane – 162 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
- Gold Coast – Level 3, Unit 7, 52 Davenport Street, Southport QLD 4215
Other training and meeting rooms
- Adelaide – 97 Pirie Street, Adelaide, SA 5000
- Sydney – Level 17, Angel Place, 123 Pitt St,Sydney NSW 2000
- Melbourne – Level 10, 440 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Entry Requirements
It is an entry requirement that you are an Existing Worker in the Community Services and Health industry or are a parent or unpaid carer of a NDIS participant, and that you hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in an area involving the provision of direct client care or support.
In addition, the target learner must:
- be over 15 years of age, who have finished or left secondary school
- undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Skills Indicator assessment questionnaire
- have technological skills to undertake computer/online work and have
- access to a computer and software with the following minimum specifications
- Microsoft Windows XP, or later, or Mac OS X or above; Microsoft Office or equivalent and Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Flash Player and up to date internet browser
Enrolment Requirements
Please be advised the following documents will be required to be submitted with your enrolment:
- Proof of ID: Colour copy of Passport or Driver’s Licence.
- Unique Student Identification Number (USI)
- Colour copy of Certificates and Statement Results for any previously attained or partially completed qualifications completed in or recognised in Australia.
- Evidence of current employment in the sector (payslip or employment contract).
- Evidence of Certificate III in Individual Support (or superseded qualification).
If you do not hold a USI Number or have forgotten your USI Number, please visit the link provided below: https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-usi
Course Structure
In order to gain the Skill Set, 4 units of competency must be completed for this qualification.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| 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 |
Fees & Funding
Fee for Service
- A full fee paying student – total course fee $960
A $250 deposit is required prior to commencing training and assessment, with weekly, fortnightly and monthly payment plans to pay the remaining fees.
