CHCSS00114 Entry into Care Roles Skill Set
Step up and step in to a caring industry.
Provide care, create plans, comply with infection control policies and procedures and ensure the safety of all with this timely skill set.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
The Skills Ready infection control skill sets are totally free, for everyone!
This skill set is part of the Skills Ready program. Other skill sets can be found on our Course List (opens in a new tab) page.
Overview
Campus Northam
When Available all year round
Study Mode Online and on campus
Start your career in the community care industry.
In these unprecedented times, industries need workers to manage infection control while in the direct care of others.
There is increased opportunity for new workers to pick up skills in direct care and progress to an entry level role.
In an era of COVID-19 infection control, gain the skills and knowledge required to provide entry level support and basic client care for a range of roles and purposes within the aged care and disability support sectors.
This course includes work placement or live works in a Group 1 or Group 2 industry as outlined in COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy. For the latest information on vaccine requirements for students visit our COVID-19 update page.
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Available all year round, 2025
CR TAFE requires students to undertake work placement as a part of this skill set.
- Students will be required to complete at least 30 hours of work placement in an aged care or disability support environment to use introductory care practices to support fully qualified carers.
- Lecturers must have access to the students' workplace to they can train and/or conduct observations in the workplace.
- The workplace supervisor will be required to verify that the student has performed the tasks as recorded in the workplace assessments and they were performed to the industry standard.
- Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace may be taking place concurrently if the student is already in the workplace, otherwise it will occur during work placement.
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )
Units and fees
To attain this skill set, you are required to successfully complete all three (3) units of competence listed below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700