CHC Skill Sets
CHC Skill Sets – Short, focused skill sets for Australia’s care workforce
Specialise your practice or meet sector requirements with nationally recognised skill sets in aged care, disability support and community health.
Major Training’s CHC Skill Sets are designed for people already working in the care sector who want to build targeted skills, strengthen workplace capability or add a recognised specialisation to their training record.
Each skill set is a cluster of nationally recognised units of competency. On successful completion, students receive a Statement of Attainment for the units completed.
Funded for eligible Queenslanders under Career Boost – General Training Pathway.
Delivery Location/s: Brisbane, Cairns, Central Queensland, Darling Downs - Maranoa, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan - Beaudesert, Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday, Moreton Bay - North, Moreton Bay - South, Queensland - Outback, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Townsville, Wide Bay
OVERVIEW
The care sector continues to need skilled, confident and compassionate workers who can support people safely, respectfully and in line with individual needs.
Major Training’s CHC Skill Sets provide short, practical training options for workers in aged care, disability support, home care, community services and community health environments.
These skill sets are ideal for existing workers who need to specialise, refresh current skills, meet workplace requirements or build confidence in a focused area of care.
Skill sets may support areas such as medication assistance, chronic disease self-management, positive behaviour support, high support and complex care, ageing support and disability support.
Course Details
CHCSS00070 Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set
Build the skills to safely support clients to take their prescribed medication across home, community and residential care settings.
This skill set supports workers to follow care plans, dosage instructions, workplace procedures and accurate recording and reporting requirements.
Who it’s for
Aged care workers, disability support workers and home care workers whose role includes assisting clients with medication.
You’ll be able to
- Prepare for and provide medication assistance.
- Support clients to self-administer medication.
- Work within legal, ethical and workplace responsibilities.
- Follow care plans and medication instructions.
- Recognise and respond to medication-related issues.
- Complete required documentation and reporting.
Units of Competency
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
CHCSS00075 Chronic Disease Self-Management Skill Set
Develop the knowledge and skills to support people living with chronic conditions to manage their own health and wellbeing.
This skill set focuses on person-centred approaches, recognising changes in a person’s condition, supporting independence and working alongside health professionals, families and carers.
Who it’s for
Support workers, community care workers and health support staff working with clients who have ongoing health conditions.
You’ll be able to
- Support client independence and self-management.
- Recognise and respond to changes in client needs.
- Promote wellbeing using a person-centred approach.
- Work with carers, families and health professionals.
- Connect people to relevant support services.
Units of Competency
- CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
- CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCSS00124 Disability Work — Behaviour Support Skill Set
Gain the skills to provide positive behaviour support to people with disability.
This skill set focuses on contributing to behaviour support plans, applying person-centred approaches, using least-restrictive practices and supporting people to improve their quality of life.
Who it’s for
Disability support workers delivering or contributing to positive behaviour support, and workers seeking to specialise in this area.
You’ll be able to
- Apply positive behaviour support strategies.
- Contribute to individual assessments.
- Follow established person-centred behaviour supports.
- Support people using least-restrictive approaches.
- Work in line with behaviour support plans and sector expectations.
- Contribute to improved quality of life for people receiving support.
Units of Competency
- CHCCCS005 Conduct individual assessments
- CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
- CHCDIS016 Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports
CHCSS00128 High Support and Complex Care — Disability Support Skill Set
Build advanced skills to support people with disability who have high or complex needs.
This skill set supports workers to deliver high-intensity supports safely, follow complex care plans, communicate effectively, provide person-centred service responses and work within scope while seeking clinical or provider guidance where required.
Who it’s for
Experienced disability support workers moving into high-intensity or complex care roles.
You’ll be able to
- Deliver high-support and complex care safely.
- Follow detailed care plans and workplace procedures.
- Support clients with complex communication needs.
- Provide person-centred disability support.
- Work within role scope and seek clinical support appropriately.
- Assist clients with medication, where required by the role and care plan.
Units of Competency
- CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
- CHCDIS013 Assist with communication using augmentative and alternative communication methods
- CHCDIS015 Develop and provide person-centred service responses
- CHCDIS019 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
- CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
- CHCDIS023 Provide specialised support
- HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
CHCSS00129 Individual Support — Ageing Skill Set
Develop the core skills to provide person-centred support to older people across home, community and residential aged care settings.
This skill set supports workers to promote independence, dignity and wellbeing while following individualised plans and working safely and ethically in aged care.
Who it’s for
People new to aged care and current care workers looking to build or formalise their ageing support skills.
You’ll be able to
- Provide person-centred support to older people.
- Support people living with dementia.
- Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing.
- Provide individualised support in line with care plans.
- Work effectively in aged care settings.
- Apply a palliative approach to care.
Units of Competency
- CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
- CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
- CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCSS00130 Individual Support — Disability Skill Set
Develop the core skills to provide person-centred support to people with disability across a range of care and community settings.
This skill set focuses on supporting independence, following individualised plans, promoting inclusion and empowering people with disability to participate in their community.
Who it’s for
People new to disability work and current support workers looking to build or formalise disability support skills.
You’ll be able to
- Provide individualised support to people with disability.
- Promote choice, control and inclusion.
- Support community participation and social inclusion.
- Use strengths-based approaches.
- Contribute to ongoing skill development.
- Work effectively and ethically in disability support.
Units of Competency
- CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
- CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
- CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements may vary depending on the selected skill set.
These skill sets are generally designed for people already working in care, support, aged care, disability support, home care or community services roles.
Some skill sets may require students to:
- Have access to a suitable workplace.
- Be working with clients receiving care or support.
- Have supervisor support.
- Hold a relevant Certificate III level qualification or higher.
- Work within a role that involves direct client care or support.
- Meet funding eligibility requirements under Career Boost.
Get Funding for Your Course
Students and employers in QLD and NSW are eligible for funded training courses and apprenticeships through state and federal incentives.
CHC Skill Sets
Delivery Options
Training may be delivered through a combination of:
Trainer-led learning
Workplace-based activities
Online learning
Practical tasks
Written questions
Workplace documentation
Supervisor or third-party reports
Observation of practical skills
Delivery will vary depending on the skill set, student location, employer needs and assessment requirements.
Delivery options
Find out more about the available delivery options for this course.
Self-paced training is suited to individuals who may or may not be employed but whom are looking to undertake study for personal professional development.
Training Locations
No related locations found.Entry requirements
Entry requirements may vary depending on the selected skill set.
These skill sets are generally designed for people already working in care, support, aged care, disability support, home care or community services roles.
Some skill sets may require students to:
- Have access to a suitable workplace.
- Be working with clients receiving care or support.
- Have supervisor support.
- Hold a relevant Certificate III level qualification or higher.
- Work within a role that involves direct client care or support.
- Meet funding eligibility requirements under Career Boost.
Course Duration
Up to 24 months.
Student Support
Study Information
View our comprehensive resource hub and explore more information about payment options, student support, credit transfer/RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning), assessment methods, and the wealth of resources available to enhance your educational journey.
We accept a range of payment options:
- Credit Card via our secure payment gateway
- Study Now and Pay Later with up to 12 Months Interest-Free -> Learn More Here
- AfterPay: Pay in 4 easy installments -> Learn More Here
At Major Training Group, we aim to ensure that everyone gets the most out of their studies and that is why students have access to a range of support options to help them along the way. They include:
- Additional practical training sessions
- Extended learning time
- Alternative training methods and resources
- Access to our experienced staff for one-on-one training
- Recognition of previous learning and experience to speed up the process.
Students with prior industry experience may be eligible for RPL. Students may also qualify for credit transfer if they can demonstrate prior qualifications and/or statements of attainment. You can learn more about credit transfer and RPL
We use a variety of assessment methods including;
- Online
- Paper
- Video
- Q&A
- Demonstration
- Short written answers
- Longer written answers
- Third-party observation
- Knowledge skills observation
- Employer reports
Please read our complete
Frequently Asked Questions
Popular Industry Courses
Book into another industry course in high demand.
Why Our Students choose to study with major
Students Each Year
Over 10,000 students complete their training with us every year!
Student Pass Rate
We maintain an impressive 95% pass rate and offer additional support where needed to ensure every student's success.
RTO for flexible delivery options
Our commitment to flexible delivery options allows you to train on your terms.
Years Experience in Training
Leading the way in real-world training for the Construction, Automotive and Engineering Industries for over 2 decades.
Shoutout to Mal also for putting the crane hook where we needed it 😁🤙
Thanks again guys!
My educator, Cathy Fendley, was absolutely fabulous. We had agreed-upon sessions once a week (and sometimes twice a week when needed), and she was always supportive, organised, and encouraging. Cathy helped me tremendously, especially with my case studies, making sure I fully understood the requirements and felt confident in my work.
She also went above and beyond by helping me find a placement closer to my location, which made a big difference for me. During my placement, she visited and gave me such a great morale boost — her support truly meant a lot.
I’m very grateful to have had Cathy as my teacher. She is a wonderful educator and a genuinely caring person. Highly recommend Major Training Group!
I also want to mention Thane. Even though he wasn’t my trainer, he was very friendly and always willing to help.
Great team, professional training, and a very welcoming environment. Highly recommended definitely more than 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
They also create a great environment with things like regular BBQs, which makes it a welcoming and supportive place to study. It’s clear they put real effort into looking after their students and building a strong community.
If you’re considering training here, you won’t regret it.
10/10
Got my HR license first go and can’t appreciate much more on how this course helped me though without work and no money coming and this was the only shot I had, I probably come back to get more certificates and tickets under my belt 👍👍
He was very informative and helpful.
Great course
Thanks
Kurt🤓🤓
He took the time to go over everything thoroughly, helping me rebuild my confidence and fine-tune my skills. His calm demeanor helped ease my anxiety. Thanks to Paul’s support, I was able to pass my test.
Thank you Paul, I appreciate the help to better my life!
Thank you again for your service.
Resources & News
Find out more about how we can help you
