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CHCSS00088 Induction

This skill set reflects the skill requirements for people entering the health and community services sector. It provides a set of skills to support the induction of new workers into a variety of roles. Work is supervised and may involve working directly or indirectly with clients.

  • Support worker

•Community Support Worker • Disability Support Worker • Youth Worker • Family Support Officer •Welfare Rights Worker •Community Education Worker

The course content below provides all possible units related to the course.  If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.

MANAGE PERSONAL STRESSORS IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
HLTWHS006
FOLLOW SAFE WORK PRACTICES FOR DIRECT CLIENT CARE
HLTWHS002
WORK WITH DIVERSE PEOPLE
CHCDIV001
COMMUNICATE AND WORK IN HEALTH OR COMMUNITY SERVICES
CHCCOM005

Contact hours: 1 day per week, 9:30-3:30pm
Time commitment outside of class: 1 hour per week

For information in relation to the University and students rights and responsibilities please refer to the VET Information Guide.

Applicants need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to undertake this course through a test as part of the application process. The test will be conducted through Federation College prior to commencement of training. Feedback will be provided to the applicant on their results and types of support, if necessary, available to them.

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: JAQ

National course code: CHCSS00088

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program.

Find out more about eligibility here.

2024 total estimated tuition fees for Induction
Concession
Government Subsidised Place
Standard
Government Subsidised Place
Full Fee Place
(Not eligible for government subsidy)
$77$384$1,644

*Fees displayed are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.

Visit our fees and charges page for more information.

Important Information

Direct Debit Payment Plans are available for eligible students to help manage the payment of tuition and material fees throughout the enrolment year (excluding Diploma/Advanced Diploma tuition fees).

Students accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program need to be aware that enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.

Free TAFE: Under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, some courses have free tuition for eligible students, however material fees (if applicable) will be payable by the student.  Free TAFE is subject to availability and eligibility requirements.

Further information on fees, payments and refunds is available here.

Scholarships

Our scholarships and grants can help with your study costs.  Explore our scholarships to find an opportunity that's right for you.

If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.

  • Further education pathway/s:

Certificate IV in Community Services
Diploma of Nursing
Certificate IV in Disability
Certificate III in Individual Support  

A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.

CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909

School department

Federation TAFE