Course description
Health and Community Services Induction
Do you have an empathetic nature, good people skills and are looking for flexible work? Then a career in health or community services may be what you are looking for.
But where do you start?
The CHCSS00088- Induction Skill Set is an introductory group of units that provide you with competencies required for a range of qualifications across health and community services, allowing you to learn more about these industries to help you decide on your career pathway and even gain credits and work skills that could make commencing a traineeship in these fields easier. This 6 week health and community services induction program is designed to teach you to communicate and work in industry, work with diverse people, follow safe work practices and to manage personal stressors at work.
After completing the course, you may pathway to the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) or CHC32015 - Certificate III in Community Services at The Gordon, or may wish to develop your transferrable skills further and continue to explore career options through the 22630VIC Cert III in Community Services, Health Support and Digital Technologies*.
* not currently offered by The Gordon
For those not eligible for funding, you may apply for a sponsored scholarship positions, however, there are limited numbers.
This program is a pilot for a Department of Education - WTIF for the 22630VIC - Certificate III in Community Services, Health Support and Digital Technologies.
Possible career outcomes
- Home care worker
- Patient Services Assistant
- Personal Care Assistant Trainee
- Allied Health Trainee
Applications & attendance
Applications for this course are not currently open.
Please contact customer service on 1300 769 279 during business hours to discuss upcoming intake dates.
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.
An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.
Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.
Entrance requirements
- Applicants are expected to have literacy skills at Year 11 or Year 12 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3 and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2.
- You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.
Pre-training review
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
| Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communicate and work in health or community services | CHCCOM005 | 30 |
| Follow safe work practices for direct client care | HLTWHS002 | 25 |
| Manage personal stressors in the work environment | HLTWHS006 | 25 |
| Work with diverse people | CHCDIV001 | 40 |
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.
Assessment is based on:
- Face-to-Face – On Campus
- Online self-paced delivery
- Combination
Fees
| Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Tuition | AUD $0.00 | per hour | 120 | AUD $0.00 | AUD $1,260.00 |
| Standard Tuition | AUD $0.00 | per hour | 120 | AUD $0.00 | AUD $1,260.00 |
| Full Fee Tuition | AUD $8.75 | per hour | 120 | AUD $1,050.00 |
All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.
Which fee will I pay?
Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.
Fee help
Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.
Further study options
Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.