Certificate III in Individual Support

Provider:

Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology (RGIT)

Course Code:

CHC33015

CRICOS Code:

0101994

Qualification Level:

Certificate

Course Area:

Health and Medicine

Duration:

52-Week

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

Victoria (Melbourne)

Course Fee:

$8,000 - $15,000 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Target:

Domestic, International

Intake:

January, April, July, October

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Course Overview

RGIT Australia’s Certificate III in Individual Support 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.

Graduates at this level will have specialised knowledge and skills for skilled/paraprofessional work and/or further learning.

Course Structure

Students will need to complete the following 13 units of competency to attain the qualification:

Core Units

CHCCCS015 – Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023 – Support independence and well being
CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
HLTAAP001 – Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units

CHCAGE001 – Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005 – Provide support to people living with dementia
HLTINF003 – Implement and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTAID003 – Provide First Aid
CHCHCS001 – Provide home and community support services
CHCADV001 – Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

*Elective units for this qualification are current at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Minimum Age to Apply	All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of the course commencement to study at RGIT Australia.
Academic Entry Requirements	Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	International students, applying either off-shore or on-shore will require: i) Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course, or IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent with a General English (ELICOS) course (up to 30 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course plus successful completion of RGIT Australia’s Language and Numeracy Test on completion of General English (ELICOS) program. Results older than two years are not acceptable. OR ii) Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States OR iii) Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework. OR iv) Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 (countries) without the required IELTS score must undertake an English Placement Test conducted at RGIT Australia’s campus as part of the enrolment process. If there are concerns about the applicants’ English language proficiency, they will be required to undertake a suitable General English (ELICOS) or EAL program. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au. Please note: RGIT Australia will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English language tests: – Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT – Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) PBT – Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic – Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

Language Requirement

IELTS Score (Minimum)

International students, applying either off-shore or on-shore will require:

i) Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course, or IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent with a General English (ELICOS) course (up to 30 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course plus successful completion of RGIT Australia’s Language and Numeracy Test on completion of General English (ELICOS) program.

Results older than two years are not acceptable.

ii) Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States

iii) Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.

iv) Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 (countries) without the required IELTS score must undertake an English Placement Test conducted at RGIT Australia’s campus as part of the enrolment process.

If there are concerns about the applicants’ English language proficiency, they will be required to undertake a suitable General English (ELICOS) or EAL program. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

Please note: RGIT Australia will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English language tests:

– Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT

– Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) PBT

– Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

– Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

Pathway

Community Services Package

Career Opportunities

On completing this qualification, learners are suited to undertake roles such as:

Accommodation support worker
Field officer
Assistant in nursing
Home care assistant
Care assistant
In-home respite worker
Care service employees
Nursing assistant
Care worker
Personal care assistant
Community care worker
Personal care giver
Community house worker
Personal care worker
Community support worker
Residential care worker

Internship or Work Placement

Students will possess a sound base in theoretical individual support industry skills and knowledge combined with 120 hours in a regulated Aged care industry that they would like to develop to enhance their educational and employment opportunities.