Certificate-III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC33015
CRICOS Code:
091309C
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
28-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Western Australia (Perth)
Course Fee:
$5,200 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
Domestic, International
Intake:
Monthly
Course Overview
Acquire the skills and knowledge to gain a career in community and/or residential aged care facilities. Learn to provide personal care to people who may require support due to ageing or disability. Be trained in safety procedures and the legal and ethical framework of this sector.
Course Structure
Students must successfully complete the following 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
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
- HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Completion of Australian Year 10 or equivalent |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| English Language Requirements | Intermediate Level of English OR IELTS Test Score of 5.0 OR Other recognised English Language tests such as: TOEFL iBT Test Score of 58 PTE Academic Test Score of 36 Cambridge English: FCE OET Pass Grade TOEFL PBT Test Score of 490 TOEIC 500 |
Career Opportunities
This qualification suits students seeking employment in the following job roles:
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Personal Care Giver
- Respite Care Worker
Internship or Work Placement
This course includes Work-Based Training# of 4 weeks @ 38 hours per week (total=152 hours).