CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
(Ageing, Disability)
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) prepares you to care for Australian seniors and people with a range of disabilities. This care can take place in residential facilities and in client homes, enabling you to make a real change in their lives.
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing or disability.
Duration
Estimated duration of 35 tuition weeks (excluding holidays and work placement) allowing sufficient time to develop the necessary skills and knowledge in each unit.
Further Study Pathways
After achieving CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, students may continue their studies by enrolling in the following course:
CHC43015 Cerificate IV in Ageing Support
CHC43321 Cerificate IV in Disability
Entry Requirements
To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, prospective students need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Certificate III level, this can be demonstrated via the following:
Pre-training review to ensure student has the appropriate level of Language Literacy and Numeracy to achieve the competencies. Where a test result is supplied, it must be within the last 12 months.
Basic computer skills.
Additional Requirements
A satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) and where a student has resided in another country from the age of 16, as a permanent resident or citizen, they will be required to provide a Statutory Declaration
Immunisation certificate including fully vaccinated against COVID by a TGA approved
Employment Opportunities
The following employment opportunities are available to students who complete this qualification:
Personal Care Assistant
Nursing Support Assistant
Disability Support Assistant
Ageing Support Assistant
Home Care Worker
Assessment
Assessment is both formative and summative and will include a combination of interactive class activities, questioning, role plays, case studies, research projects and industry work placement.
During placement hours, students will be supervised by professional staff and placement assessments will be facilitated by Stirling trainers and assessors.
+ Course Fees
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Note: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
+ Delivery
This course is delivered face to face in a classroom environment with a combination of interactive workshops in the classroom with opportunities to participate in practical application of skills and knowledge through, practical industry based simulated training activities and workplace participation.
- Minimum of 120 hours work placement in a suitable workplace. Workplace placement will only be organised using Approved registered education and care service providers.
+ Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)
All prospective students enrolling in the course are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) or credit transfer. For additional information, please refer to policy PP05 RPL and CT which is available on our website - https://sia.edu.au/forms-policy-handbooks.
+ Locations
This qualification is available across metropolitan and regional areas of Victoria.
Please contact us on 1300 790 265 or email us at info@sia.edu.au for intake dates.
Units of Competency
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support (Core)
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support (Core)
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing (Core)
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems (Core)
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services (Core)
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Core)
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically (Core)
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control (Core)
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care (Core)
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia (Elective)
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care (Elective)
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach (Elective)
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach (Elective)
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion (Elective)
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support (Elective)
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