Induction

Induction (into Disability, Health and Community Services)

Imagine knowing that your work makes a positive contribution to the community. Learn new skills that will benefit people from every corner of society.

This nationally recognised skill set has been designed for individuals seeking entry-level roles in the health and community services sector.

To be awarded CHCSS00088 Induction skill set, a student must successfully complete a total of four (4) units of competency, consisting of:

Units of competency

Learners will be issued with a statement of attainment for all successfully completed units.

When you study with genU Training, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen course. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.

Entry requirements

• There are no entry requirements for non-trainees. You can apply for this course now.

Study requirements

During your study, you will need to meet specific requirements that are necessary for you to complete your course work and be successful:

• Students will need to demonstrate that they have the appropriate language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills
• Effective communication, documentation and research skills
• Access to digital technologies (e.g. laptop, desktop, tablet-computer and/or smartphone) with basic digital literacy skills.

Students undertaking a blended and/or online virtual training will require the additional digital skills and technologies:

Digital literacy skills – Intermediate computer skills such as internet browsing, email, word processing, and presentation software

Workstation setup

• • Stable internet connection with suitable data plan
  • A laptop, desktop or a full size tablet / tablet-computer
  • Web camera / microphone
  • Smartphone with charger
  • Earphones / headphones / speakers
  • Printer (optional)
  • Have a quiet / non-interruptive space to complete their studies
  • Desk/table, comfortable chair, no tripping hazards and room to move around for assessment
  • Access to water/tea/coffee

Browser software – Access to one of the following internet browsers, available to download from:

• • Google Chrome browser – https://www.google.com.au/chrome
  • Microsoft Edge browser – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge
  • Safari browser – https://www.apple.com/au/safari

Video conferencing software (Zoom) – Access to video conferencing software (Zoom), available to download from:

• • Apple App Store for you iPhone/iPad/MacBook – https://apps.apple.com
  • Google Play for Android phone/tablet – https://play.google.com
  • Laptop or desktop computer – https://zoom.us/download

Please note: You will need access to turn your Web camera and microphone on, as required when using video conference

What will you learn?

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 which may involve working directly or indirectly with clients.

Where could your skills take you?

• Entry level roles in the health and community sector
• Achievement of this skill set provides credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package and the HLT Health Training Package.

What could you study next?

• CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services
• CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support
• CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability

Victorian residents may be eligible for government subsidised training in Victoria under the Skills First Program. Am I eligible?

A statement of attainment will be issued upon successful completion of your course.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding for eligible individuals. We encourage students with a disability to access government subsidised training. There may also be other charges such as material or amenities fees. A genU Training staff member will assist you in determining your course fees and a statement of fees detailing all course charges will be provided prior to enrolment.

For full details of genU Training’s course fees please view our Fees & Charges page.

This training is supported by the Government of South Australia. Eligibility criteria apply, to check your eligibility visit www.skills.sa.gov.au. We encourage students with a disability to access subsidised training. There may also be other charges such as material or amenities fees. A genU Training staff member will assist you in determining your course fees and a statement of fees detailing all course charges will be provided prior to enrolment.

For full details of genU Training’s course fees please view our Fees & Charges page.

New South Wales, Australian Captial Territory, Western Australia and Queensland residents can access this course via our full fee for service rate.

A statement of attainment will be issued upon successful completion of your course.

There may also be other charges such as material or amenities fees. A genU Training staff member will assist you in determining your course fees and a statement of fees detailing all course charges will be provided prior to enrolment.

For full details of genU Training’s course fees please view our Fees & Charges page.

genU Training offer CHCSS00088 Induction, in the following study modes and times:

On campus (day) – Study face to face (in a classroom setting)

1 day per week (9:30am – 4:00pm)

Virtual Training Room (day) – Study in real time online with instructor-led sessions via video conferencing, supplemented with guided activities via the Learning Management System (eLearning)

1 day per week (9:30am – 4:00pm), comprising 3.5 hours via video conferencing and 2.5 hour guided eLearning

Virtual Training Room (night) – Study in real time online with instructor-led sessions via video conferencing, supplemented with guided activities via the Learning Management System (e-learning)

1 night per week (5:30pm – 9:00pm), comprising 3.5 hours via video conferencing and an additional 2.5 hours guided eLearning

Time zones:  Virtual Training Room classes run on AEST/AEDT time zones