CHCSS00123

Dementia Support

Skill Set

Add to your existing skill set and learn how to support and improve the quality of life for people living with dementia.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Darling Downs and South West North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Online

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 15 Jun 2026 Duration: 10 weeks View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$1,245

Course overview

Build practical skills to support and improve the quality of life of people living with dementia, with applications across community services and health care.

In this skill set you will develop an understanding of dementia, symptoms, types of dementia, behaviours of concern, and suitable activities for mental stimulation. You will also learn how to support people living with dementia, respond effectively, and develop strategies to address their unique needs.

Successful completion of this skill set will give you a foundation for further study and will expand your job prospects in the health and community services sectors.

Course outcome:

Statement of Attainment

What you will study

The successful achievement of this skill set requires you to complete all core units listed below. You will also be required to undertake 40 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CHCAGE011

Provide support to people living with dementia

UNIT CODE :
CHCAGE011

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide person-centred care and support to people living with dementia. It involves following an established individualised plan.
UNIT NAME
Provide support to people living with dementia

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS044

Follow established person-centred behaviour supports

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS044

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement behaviour support strategies outlined in an individualised behaviour support plan for a person receiving care or support.
UNIT NAME
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports

Ways to study

Choose your study location

On campus with some online

You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
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On campus with some online

You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Toowoomba	On campus with some online	04 Sep 2026	10 weeks	Part time 5 x 1 day workshops on campus plus placement	Full fee: $1,245 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Toowoomba On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 04 Sep 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 10 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 5 x 1 day workshops on campus plus placement The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,245 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns	On campus with some online	15 Jun 2026	10 weeks	Part time 5 days per week including practical day	Full fee: $1,245 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 15 Jun 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 10 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 5 days per week including practical day The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,245 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Townsville - Pimlico	On campus with some online	15 Jun 2026	10 weeks	Part time 5 days per week including practical day	Full fee: $1,245 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Townsville - Pimlico On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 15 Jun 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 10 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 5 days per week including practical day The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,245 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Cairns	On campus with some online	30 Nov 2026	10 weeks	Part time 5 days per week including practical day	Full fee: $1,245 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 30 Nov 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 10 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 5 days per week including practical day The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,245 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Townsville - Pimlico	On campus with some online	30 Nov 2026	10 weeks	Part time 5 days per week including practical day	Full fee: $1,245 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Townsville - Pimlico On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 30 Nov 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 10 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 5 days per week including practical day The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,245 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

Choose your study location

Online with on campus practical training

Your course is primarily online and you may interact with your teachers and other students using Zoom. You will also need to come in to campus to complete some practical learning and assessment. Learn more
Online virtual classroom

You will study online however your classes will be delivered in real time via a scheduled timetable. You will interact with your teachers and other students using programs like Zoom. Learn more
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STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online virtual classroom	14 Jul 2026	10 weeks	Part time 1 x Zoom Session per week 1pm - 4pm Tuesday	Full fee: $1,245 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online virtual classroom Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Jul 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 10 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 1 x Zoom Session per week 1pm - 4pm Tuesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,245 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Cairns)	20 Jul 2026	10 weeks	Part time 2 x Zoom sessions and on campus 1 day per week	Full fee: $1,245 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Cairns) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 20 Jul 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 10 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 x Zoom sessions and on campus 1 day per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,245 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Townsville - Pimlico)	20 Jul 2026	10 weeks	Part time 2 x Zoom sessions and on campus 1 day per week	Full fee: $1,245 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Townsville - Pimlico) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 20 Jul 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 10 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 x Zoom sessions and on campus 1 day per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,245 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Cairns)	12 Oct 2026	10 weeks	Part time 2 x Zoom sessions and on campus 1 day per week	Full fee: $1,245 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Cairns) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 12 Oct 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 10 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 x Zoom sessions and on campus 1 day per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,245 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Townsville - Pimlico)	12 Oct 2026	10 weeks	Part time 2 x Zoom sessions and on campus 1 day per week	Full fee: $1,245 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Townsville - Pimlico) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 12 Oct 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 10 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 x Zoom sessions and on campus 1 day per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,245 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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Dementia Support (CHCSS00123)

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Dementia Support

COURSE CODE: CHCSS00123

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How can I pay for this course?

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This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

Selection criteria

To enrol into this skill set, you must meet the following entry requirements:

hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in Community Services, Health or a related field; or
have skills and knowledge equivalent to the qualification requirement validated through a recognition of prior learning process
and
work in a care or support role

It is also recommended that you have sound literacy and numeracy skills.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You will also require a valid email address, personal stationery (pen and paper), and are required to wear closed-in, non-slip soled shoes when at TAFE.

Placement

You will be required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of industry experience spread across the duration of your study. This may be in the context of paid work, or as a student in a formal vocational placement.

Vaccination requirements
Vaccinations may be required by the owner or operator of the facility providing your placement.
These requirements will be provided to the student, prior to arrangements being made for the completion of vocational placement.

Important information

Those students who have a medical contraindication may be unable to complete the vocational placement component of their course. This means you may not be able to meet all of the requirements of your course and may not be able to graduate or receive your qualification.

How to apply

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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Dementia Support

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Selection criteria

Resources required

Placement

Important information

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Related courses

Certificate III in Individual Support

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Certificate III in Individual Support

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Certificate III in Individual Support

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