Support Worker Skill Set
Gain the skills to confidently start or progress your career as a support worker. This skill set will help you build a strong foundation in recognising healthy body systems, applying infection control principles, and safely performing manual tasks. Whether you're new to the role or looking to upskill, you'll be equipped to work more independently and provide quality care to your clients.
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.
Overview
Campus Broome | Derby | Fitzroy Crossing
When Semester 2, 2024
Study Mode On Campus
The Support Worker Skill Set is designed for those starting out or already employed in the support services industry. This training develops critical skills to help you work more independently, including recognising healthy body systems, applying infection control, and conducting manual tasks safely. With these abilities, you'll be ready to support your clients confidently and effectively.
Units:
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely
Important information
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Semester 2, 2024
2 days per week (Mon/Tue) for 3 weeks
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $109.90 )
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems | $0.00 | $0.00 | $14.50 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $0.00 | $0.00 | $64.30 |
| HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely | $0.00 | $0.00 | $31.10 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2024.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
2 days (Tue/Wed) a week over 3 weeks (fortnightly)
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $109.90 )
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems | $0.00 | $0.00 | $14.50 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $0.00 | $0.00 | $64.30 |
| HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely | $0.00 | $0.00 | $31.10 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2024.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
2 days (Thu/Fri) a week over 3 weeks (fortnightly)
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $109.90 )
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems | $0.00 | $0.00 | $14.50 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $0.00 | $0.00 | $64.30 |
| HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely | $0.00 | $0.00 | $31.10 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2024.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.