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Introduction: Hands-On Skills That Make a Difference
“CHCCCS011 – Meet Personal Support Needs” is a core unit in the Certificate IV in Ageing Support, and an important foundation for a career in the aged care sector. This nationally recognised unit teaches the practical, day-to-day skills needed to support older individuals in a safe, respectful, and person-centred way.
Whether you’re beginning your studies or transitioning into the care sector, CHCCCS011 offers the core hands-on experience that helps bridge the gap between theory and real-world practice.
What You’ll Learn in CHCCCS011
This unit focuses on providing individualised care that supports a person’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Key areas covered include:
- • Supporting clients with personal hygiene (showering, grooming, toileting)
- • Helping with mobility and transfers, using safe techniques
- • Assisting with eating, drinking, and meal setups
- • Using assistive equipment like hoists and mobility aids
- • Maintaining a client’s dignity and privacy
- • Observing and reporting changes in the person’s condition
Why This Unit Matters
CHCCCS011 is often the first taste of real personal care work for students preparing to enter the aged care workforce. It builds the confidence and competence needed for hands-on support and gives students the tools to:
- • Work safely and ethically within the aged care environment
- • Provide person-centred support to meet individual needs
- • Align their practice with the Aged Care Quality Standards
- • Be job-ready for residential, community, or in-home care roles
As one of the most practical and applied units in the course, CHCCCS011 prepares you not just for assessments, but for actual work placements and real-life caregiving scenarios.
Employment Outcomes
Students who complete this unit as part of their Certificate IV in Ageing Support are on the path to roles such as:
- • Aged Care Worker
- • Personal Care Assistant
- • Home Care Support Worker
- • Residential Support Worker
Many graduates begin applying these skills during their work placement hours, where CHCCCS011 becomes one of the most referenced and relied-upon units.
Final Word
“CHCCCS011 – Meet Personal Support Needs” is one of the most essential and hands-on units in the Certificate IV in Ageing Support. It offers a strong foundation in personal care, mobility, and dignity – skills that are in high demand across residential, home, and community care settings.
We deliver the Certificate IV in Ageing Support – including CHCCCS011 – through our nationally recognised training organisation based in Parramatta. If you’re looking to begin a rewarding career in aged care, contact us today.
📞 Contact us today to learn more or enrol: https://www.capitalcareers.com.au/contact-us/
For details of this unit, please visit: https://training.gov.au/training/details/CHCCCS011/unitdetails
