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You will need to attend classes one day per week from 9.30am – 4.00pm. You will also need to complete some online learning tasks. <p>To receive this qualification, you must complete 17 units in total, comprising of 10 core units and 7 elective units. Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry and staff qualifications.<p>Commencing around 10 weeks after the start of the course, you will be required to attend Practical Placement at least one day per week throughout the duration of the course. You will have the flexibility to find your own placement in discussion with your teachers, to ensure the host facility is suitable and compliments your learning objectives.<p>Holmesglen may also be able to support you to identify appropriate placement opportunities. An assessor will visit you during your Placement to provide support and assess your skills against course criteria.<p>Before you can start your practical placement, you will be required to provide:<br>- a clear National Criminal History (Police) Check<br>- an International Police Check, or, a Statutory Declaration confirming no previous criminal convictions<br>- a WWC Check Card (Employee)<br>- evidence of influenza (flu) vaccination (required from May each year)<br>- evidence of three Covid-19 vaccinations (still required by most Residential Aged Care facilities)<p>In addition, learners may be requested to complete an NDIS Worker Clearance Check; increasingly being mandated by many aged care organisations.