CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
(Ageing and Disability)
CRICOS Course Code: 114839E
Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
Melbourne Campus: L10/601 Bourke St. Melbourne, VIC 3000
Hobart Campus: 212A Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Abbotsford Campus: 395-397 Victoria St, Abbotsford, Victoria 3067
Broadmeadows Campus: 61 Riggall St, Broadmeadows, Victoria 3047
Huonville Campus: 101 Wilmot Road, HUONVILLE, Tasmania 7109
Delivery Mode: This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study, as well as through a work placement.
Duration: 52 weeks, including 39 weeks of study period, 5 weeks of work placement and 8 weeks holiday.
Study Load: 220 hours a week in classroom and 4 hours of structured self-study.
Work Placement: 100 hours
About us
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, disability, or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical, and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Who should apply for the Certificate III in Individual Support?
This course is targeted at international students who are:
- Seeking to pursue a career in providing individual support
- Seeking to enter a new industry sector
- Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications
Completing Certificate III in Individual Support course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are as a as a direct support worker in aged care, disability, home and community care or other direct care work in the community services industry.
Further education pathways may include the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support and other Certificate IV qualifications in community services.
You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes.
Course Map
The following units are included in this course, and all are required to complete 7 core units and 6 elective units for the award of the qualification. You can choose a specialisation for this qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.
UNITS
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| HLTINF006 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care |
| CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
| CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
| CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems |
This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting, as well as through structured self-study and workplace-based training.
The timetable for this course will be provided to you on orientation, this is subject to change
Class sessions include a mix of theory and practical activities with a focus on creating a real-life workplace.
For the self-study, you will be provided with a self-study guide which includes activities which you must complete and hand into your trainer and assessor each week.
In addition to classroom based learning and structured self-study, you will also need to complete approximately 5 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments.
The work placement component is a total of 120 hours which should be completed within the course duration. The work placement must be completed only with an approved provider. We may assist you to find a work placement or you can find your own. Your work placement will be discussed in detail with you once you start your course.
Please note that you will also need to complete a police check before going on placement and this will be at your own cost. Immunisations may also be required which will be checked with the work placement provider
You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include:
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Reports
- Role plays/observations
- Portfolios/journal
- Workplace hours log
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.
You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish.
As part of the entry requirements, you will participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs. This will also include an LLN assessment and you must achieve ACSF 4 for reading, writing, numeracy and oral communication to enter the course.
How can I apply?
Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test.
Academic requirement: Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 10 qualification
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