Start your health and community services career
This nationally recognised skill set has been designed for individuals seeking entry-level roles in the health and community services sector.
It’s the first step in learning new skills and setting yourself up for success prior to commencing either our Certificate III in Community Services or Certificate III in Individual Support.
Next intake for Perth: Taking expressions of interest for October 2025 (virtual class)
Duration: Every Tuesday over 13 weeks
Time: 5 sessions @ 9:00am – 2:00pm, 8 sessions @ 9:00am – 3:30pm
Location: Study virtually with real time online with instructor-led sessions via Zoom.
Course structure
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
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Learners will be issued with a statement of attainment for all successfully completed units.
Course requirements
When you study with Pathways, 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
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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.
Pricing per student
Course fee:
$226.80 non-concession
$67.20 concession
Funding eligibility conditions apply – check your eligibility here (“What visa categories are eligible”)
If you do not meet eligibility for Fee Free, find our Fee for Service pricing here.
