Core Units of Competency

CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support

CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

These competencies from CHC Community Services Training Package meet industry requirements for work in supporting people who require palliative care.  They also provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package at Certificate III and Certificate IV level.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be working in a care or support role in the community services sector.  If you have any additional support requirements, please discuss these with the Head of Training and Assessment as soon as possible to ensure all arrangements are made prior to your commencement.

Resources required

• Reliable internet connection to access Smart Nation Education’s online learning hub
• Personal computer with up-to-date versions of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader & Flash Player
• It is a work health and safety requirement that you wear fully-enclosed, non-slip shoes during class sessions.

Assessment

To achieve competence, you will be required to successfully complete the following tasks:

CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support

• Written questions
• Case studies and scenarios

CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

• Written questions
• Case studies and scenarios

You will be allowed a period of two months from your date of commencement to successfully complete all assessment tasks.

Tuition fees

Online: $149 per unit of competency – total $298 for full skill set.

Face-to-face: $249 per unit of competency – total $498 for full skill set.