Certificate-III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC33015
CRICOS Code:
0101895
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
New South Wales (St Leonards)
Course Fee:
$12,500 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
Blended Delivery
Target:
International
Intake:
January, March, April, May, July, August, October, November
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.
Course Structure
The CHC33015 Certificate III In Individual Support requires the completion of the following 13 Units (including 7 core and 6 electives).
Core units
- CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- CHCDIV001 Work with Diverse People
- HLTAAP001 Recognise Healthy Body Systems
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in Health or Community Services
- CHCLEG001 Work Legally and Ethically
- CHCCCS023 Support Independence and well Being
Elective units
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centered behaviour supports
- CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
- CHCCCS011 Meet Personal Support needs
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Australian Year 11 or an equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or Higher Qualification with an Australian Institution.
|
| Minimum Age to Apply | The candidate must complete 18 yrs of age or older at the time of course commencement.
|
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | The candidates needs to secure the English level of IELTLS 5.5, with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent. |
Career Opportunities
- Personal care worker
- Personal care assistant
- Home care worker
- Community care / support worker
- Community service employee
- Health care assistant
- Respite care worker
- Care service employee
Internship or Work Placement
This qualification requires that the learner complete a total of at least 120 hours of work placement in an aged care, home and community care, disability care or community service organisation in Australia.