Course Summary
This taster offers a meaningful introduction to the health services sector. Students participate in realistic simulations covering infection control, hygiene care, patient movement, and nutrition planning. Through mock assessments and reflective discussions, they develop empathy, procedural knowledge, and safety awareness. This program is ideal for students interested in aged care, disability support, and health services, and provides a strong foundation for decision making regarding further study in these growing fields.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsTo be eligible to participate in Career Tasters you must:
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with an eligible visa subclass
- Live in Queensland and be enrolled with a secondary education provider*
- Be actively completing Year 10 at the time of participation
Course Details
| Course Type | Short Course (Non-accredited) |
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| Fees | For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees |
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| How to Apply | Please Enquire |
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Students will explore key concepts and practical skills used across the health and support sector. These foundational experiences offer insight into the wide variety of roles that exist within health and care environments, from aged care and disability support to allied health assistance. The program encourages students to consider how safety, empathy, and personal care intersect in real-world settings, helping them understand the diverse responsibilities and career options available in the broader health industry. By engaging with these practices, students are encouraged to reflect on how care-based skills can support a variety of career journeys. These experiences help students better understand the expectations within health-related roles and make informed decisions about future study, volunteering, or exploration within the broader health and support sector.
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
5 days
- On-campus
| Units | ||||
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| NUCRT276A | WHS and Introduction to Health & Support Practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| NUCRT276B | Personal Care & Hygiene Practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| NUCRT276C | Nutrition & Support Techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
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| NUCRT276A | WHS and Introduction to Health & Support Practices |
| NUCRT276B | Personal Care & Hygiene Practices |
| NUCRT276C | Nutrition & Support Techniques |
Participants will gain foundational knowledge and practical skills relevant to personal care and health support roles. Through simulated activities, students will develop an understanding of hygiene practices, infection control, patient movement, and basic nutrition planning. This experience will assist students in recognising the responsibilities and procedures involved in health and aged care environments. Students will receive a Statement of Participation upon completion of this Career Taster.