Top Up Skills Course for Residential Care Workers
Nationally Recognised Training | Government Accredited | RTO ID: 45098
Course Overview
The residential care workforce holds a diverse range of qualifications relevant to working with vulnerable children and young people. As part of the Residential Care Workers Vocational Education and Training Initiative, this top up skills course is delivered for workers who hold a recognised relevant qualification.
The course covers trauma, working in residential care, and managing behaviour — ensuring a baseline of core skills and knowledge for all residential care workers across Victoria. From 1 January 2018, all residential care workers providing direct care are required to hold, or be undertaking, either a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or a recognised relevant qualification plus this top up skills course.
Units of Competency
- CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma informed care
- CHCPRT034 – Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs
- CHCPRT033 – Provide support to children and youth in out-of-home care
- CHCCCS009 – Facilitate responsible behaviour
Training & Assessment
Online learning includes 24/7 access to resources on Moodle, plus 10 live webinars (2 per week, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm–8:30pm for 5 weeks). Assessment involves online theory questions and third-party observations by a suitably experienced and qualified supervisor in a suitable workplace.
How to Apply
- Read and confirm you meet the Entry Requirements
- Register online with required ID documents and USI number
- Trainer contacts you to arrange an initial consultation
- Confirm your workplace and supervisor with your Trainer
- Pay fees or apply for a Payment Plan
- Attend orientation and commence online webinars (5 weeks)
- Complete practical assessment tasks in the workplace (up to 12 weeks)
- Receive Statement of Attainment for four Units of Competency
Career Pathways
Further training includes Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Diploma of Youth Justice, and university-level study. Employment pathways include Family Support Worker, Relationship Educator, Residential Care Worker, and Residential Care Worker (Child Protection).
Accreditation
RTO ID: 45098
This training course is a Nationally Recognised Certificate and meets AQF standards.
Accredited Course