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CHC33021: Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

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Sydney and Melbourne

National Code

CHC33021

CRICOS Code

116363J

Scholarships

Yes

Start Dates & Intakes

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Course Fees

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Study Options

Full time on campus, with 10 weeks (120 hours) of work placement.

Duration

5 Terms

International Applicants

Yes

Course Overview

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.

Employment pathways

  • Community care worker
  • Residential care worker
  • Care assistant
  • Home care assistant
  • Assistant in nursing

Assessments

Case Studies

Scenarios – Problem Solving, Practical Activities, Oral Presentation, Multiple Choice Quiz, Written Portfolio, Projects, Reports, Practical Observations

Core Units (required)
  • CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
  • CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  • CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
  • CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  • HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
  • CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
  • CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
Ageing and Disability Specialisation Units (required)
  • CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
  • CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
  • CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
  • CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
  • CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
  • CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Course Specifics

International Study requirements

Full-time (20 hours per week) using blended mode (face-to-face and supervised study sessions) and 120 hours of work placement Note: Excludes Self Study for assessment tasks.

Academic requirement

Entry to this course requires:

  • Successful completion of Australian year 11 international students and year 10 domestic students or equivalent; OR
  • Relevant work experience in a related field

LLN requirement

As a benchmark, to undertake this qualification, all students will need to display competence at or above the below levels in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF):

  • Learning: L3
  • Reading: R2/3
  • Writing: W2/3
  • Oral Communication: OC3/4
  • Numeracy: N2/3

*Note – this has been identified based on the Community services and health industry skills council Foundation Skills Guide for core units within this qualification.

This can be confirmed by requiring the student to complete the Commonwealth Approved ACSF Test.

English requirement

Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds only.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent (Learn more about English Requirements)

Police check

In order to be able to complete a work placement, students must undertake and present a police check clearance

Further Learning

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Aging Support

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