Skill Set
CHCSS00075
Chronic Disease Self-Management
Build your capability to support individuals living with chronic disease through person-centred care, education, and self-management strategies.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Study online
Qld Government
funding
Not available as
a traineeship
Upfront
Workplace practical requirements
What can I expect?
This Skill Set is designed for individuals who currently work, or are looking to work, in health, aged care, disability, or community services and want to strengthen their ability to support people living with chronic health conditions. You will develop the skills and knowledge to encourage and assist individuals to effectively self-manage their health, improve their wellbeing, and achieve their personal health goals.
This skill set is ideal for support workers, carers, and health professionals seeking to enhance their capability to deliver person-centred care by empowering individuals to take an active role in managing chronic conditions, promoting independence, and improving long-term health outcomes.
Career opportunities – where
will my studies lead me?
Aged Care
Worker
Disability Care
Worker
Personal
Caregiver
With this skill set, you will:
01
Develop skills to support chronic disease self-management by empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.
02
Build confidence in delivering person-centred support while encouraging healthy lifestyle choices, goal setting, and greater independence.
03
Enhance your professional capabilities by developing practical strategies to support individuals living with chronic health conditions across a range of care settings.
04
Improve health and wellbeing outcomes by assisting individuals to actively manage their condition, access appropriate services, and maintain their quality of life.
Entry requirements
Students are required to provide us with the following security clearances when they enrol:
- National Police Check and/or Blue Card and Yellow CardÂ
Workplace practical
requirements
Students who are not currently working within a personal support role are required to undertake a minimum of 120 hours of unpaid vocational placement in an approved workplace to complete practical requirements. For more information, click here or call one of our friendly crew on
07 3255 0506
Course Duration
6
months part-time
Nationally Accredited
Skill Set
Pathways to University
n/a
Rolling Enrolment
Enrol anytime
Learning Method
Study online at your own pace on any device
Live Webinars
n/a
Fees and Payment Options:
non-funded Course fees:
Upfront
$200
Please note: A statement of attainment will only be issued once all course fees have been paid in full.
For more information, please refer to our Student Handbook
You will be required to follow your training plan. This will be discussed and agreed upon at induction. If you do not meet the obligation of the agreed timeframe, other charges may be applicable. Maximum time frames are subject to volumes of learning and qualifications being superseded.
Further charges may be applied if student obligations are not met in accordance with the agreed timeframes stated in the student training plan, discussed and determined at induction. Maximum time frames are subject to recommended study load and potential nationally authorised changes to qualification criteria.
Career Boost Funding:
Locations include:
Brisbane, Cairns, Central Queensland, Darling Downs – Maranoa, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan – Beaudesert, Moreton Bay – North, Moreton Bay – South, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and Townsville areas.
general training pathway
Concessional
$12.50
2
$25
Non-concessional
$25
2
$50
PLEASE NOTE Payment of Co-contribution Fee: Upon course approval, students are required to pay 30% of the Co-contribution fee. The remaining 70% must be paid at completion.
For example, $200 = $60 upon course approval, $140 at completion.
Career Boost funding via the Queensland Government’s Skills Assure Program supports ELIGIBLE* students in obtaining a Skill Set, Certificate IV or higher qualification. Students will be required to make a co-contribution fee (listed above) at course approval. For further information, see https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/incentives
Skill Set Structure:
A total of 2 units must be completed:
2
Units
CHCCCS001
Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS040
Support independence and wellbeing
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
We aim to help our students as much as possible. That’s why you can apply for and start your study journey in three easy steps.
01
Apply
02
Determine Suitability
Before you start your training journey, we make sure the course is the right fit for you. This step includes:
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Pre-Enrolment Assessment (PEA) – including your Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills check.
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Discovery Call – a conversation with our team to talk through your goals, needs, and confirm key enrolment details.
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Payment of Fees – secure your spot with payment of the course fees.
Once complete, you’ll receive your Training Plan and be ready to get started
03
Commence your studies
You will receive an email with your login details. Remember these details and bookmark the login URL in your browser. Logging in will give you access to your first unit in the online portal.
Start on your first unit.
RPL students
Your Educator will contact you to progress the RPL process if you are undertaking this pathway.
Congratulations. You’re on your way to completing your new qualification!
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