CHCSS00075 · Skill set
Chronic Disease Self-Management Skill Set
Specialist skill set for existing care workers who support people living with chronic health conditions. Learn how to help clients take an active, informed role in managing their own health, wellbeing and independence.
- Duration4–6 weeks
- Units2 units
- DeliveryOnline
- Next intakeEnrol any time — online
- ForExisting workers
Overview
Work that genuinely matters.
The CHCSS00075 Chronic Disease Self-Management Skill Set develops the skills to support people living with chronic health conditions to manage their wellbeing, maintain independence and improve quality of life. It focuses on person-centred approaches, self-management strategies and supporting clients to take an active role in their own health.
Existing worker skill set
Who this is for.
- Your role
- Existing worker in the Community Services and Health industry.
- Prior qualification
- No formal prior qualification required — but you must be currently employed in a care role.
- Typical students
- Aged care workers, personal care workers, disability support workers, home care workers, community care workers and other frontline staff who work with clients living with chronic disease.
Outcomes
What you’ll be able to do.
- Recognise the physical, emotional and social impact of common chronic conditions on the people you support
- Apply person-centred practice that puts your client in the driving seat of their own care
- Support clients to build confidence and self-management skills in everyday life
- Contribute to care plans that maintain independence, dignity and quality of life
Course units
2 units of competency.
2 core units plus 0 electives.
Core units 2
- CHCCCS001Address the needs of people with chronic disease
- CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeing
Units may be adjusted as the training package is updated.
Delivery & duration
Online, self-paced, with live classes.
Delivered 100% online, self-paced, with live online classes weekly or fortnightly (schedule shared at enrolment). Typical completion is 4 to 6 weeks. We also run dedicated group classes for employer teams on demand.
Fees & funding
From $30 under Career Boost.
Skill sets are subsidised for eligible Queensland workers under the Career Boost program. You pay the student contribution per unit; the Queensland Government covers the rest.
Up to 2 subsidised skill sets. Under Career Boost you can access one subsidised Cert IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma and up to two subsidised skill sets. More than two? Additional skill sets are available at the fee-for-service rate. We check your entitlement for you at enrolment.
Career Boost eligibility
- Are 15 or older and no longer at school
- Live permanently in Queensland
- Are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or hold an eligible visa
- Aren’t currently enrolled in another Queensland Government-funded qualification (even on hold or deferred)
- Haven’t completed a Certificate IV or higher in the last 10 years — school qualifications don’t count. Skill sets have their own two-skill-set entitlement
- A Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or DVA card — yours, or you’re a named dependent
- You identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- You have a disability
- You’re from a non-English speaking background
- You’re an adult prisoner
Understanding your skill set entitlement
The Queensland Government’s Career Boost program funds higher-level qualifications and skill sets in priority industries. Under Career Boost you may access:
- One subsidised Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification, and
- Up to two subsidised skill sets in priority industries or sectors
You can enrol in more than two skill sets with Sage — additional skill sets are available at the fee-for-service rate. Not sure whether you’ve already used your entitlement? We check for you as part of enrolment (via the Apprentice Info Self Service system) and confirm your eligibility before you start.
Full refund if you withdraw within the 14-day cooling-off period. Funding subject to individual eligibility under Queensland Government Career Boost rules.
How to enrol
One document, one conversation.
- Check your role. All Sage skill sets are for existing workers — confirm you match “Who this is for” above.
- Send employer evidence. A short letter or email from your employer’s official address, dated within 7 days of enrolment, confirming your role and duties. Parents and unpaid carers of NDIS participants send a current NDIS letter instead.
- Talk to our team. A pre-enrolment call confirms your Career Boost rate and entitlement, and shares your live-class calendar.
Employer evidence — what we can accept
All Sage skill sets are delivered to existing workers. Under the Queensland SAS framework we must verify your existing worker status at enrolment and keep the evidence. We can accept one of:
- Employer letter on official letterhead, signed and dated within 7 days of enrolment, confirming your name, position, employment status (full-time / part-time / casual / contract), length of employment, and that your duties relate to the skill set.
- Employer email from an official employer address, dated within 7 days of enrolment, with the same information and a signature block identifying the signatory and their role.
- Employment contract, dated and signed, showing a role and job description that relates to the skill set. If it’s more than 12 months old we may also ask for a recent payslip.
We may also request: 1–2 recent payslips; for parents and unpaid carers of NDIS participants (CHCSS00124, CHCSS00128) a current NDIS letter (may be redacted) showing the caring relationship; and where the sector requires it, a copy of your Blue Card, National Police Certificate or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Not sure your evidence will meet the requirements? Talk to our team before you gather documents.
Training a team? We run dedicated group classes for employers on demand — ask about group delivery.
Frequently asked
Straight answers.
Do I need to be a nurse or health professional to enrol?
No. This skill set is designed for support workers and frontline care staff. You don’t need to be a nurse or hold a clinical qualification.
Do I need a prior Cert III or higher?
No formal prior qualification is required. What we do need is evidence that you’re currently employed in a care role in the Community Services and Health industry.
What kinds of chronic conditions does this cover?
The skill set focuses on the practice principles that apply across chronic disease — cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions, diabetes, arthritis, dementia, mental health conditions and others. You’ll leave with an approach you can apply to any client.
Can I get a government subsidy?
Yes, for many of our courses. Sage is a Queensland Government Skills Assure Supplier, delivering subsidised training under Career Start (Certificate III) and Career Boost (Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and skill sets). Eligible students pay a small co-contribution. Some courses, including First Aid, aren’t subsidised. Talk to our team to find out what you qualify for.
Can I study online?
Yes, we do offer online delivery of some of our courses. However, you may need to attend a workshop to acquire practical skills mandatory for vocational placement.
We assess your situation at the time of enrolment and suggest an appropriate study mode.
Do you guarantee employment?
We do not guarantee employment. However, historically, most of your graduates secure employment as soon as they complete their course.
There is overwhelming employment demand currently, and you are very likely to secure a position if you follow our guidelines.
Who will organise my vocational placement?
We will organise your vocational placement when you’re ready to do so. However, please note that you must meet all requirements and acquire practical skills before your vocational placement is confirmed.
Related courses
Where this can lead.
Enquire
Ten minutes with an adviser. A real one.
We’ll check your funding eligibility, talk through campuses and timetables, and give you the next intake date. No pressure, no jargon.
- 1You send the formTakes 30 seconds. Only the details we need to call you back.
- 2An adviser calls youWithin one business day — a real person from one of our centres.
- 3You get a clear answerYour exact fee, next intake, and the campus that suits you.
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