CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
Ageing | Disability
Course Overview:
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home, or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as part of a multidisciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require it due to ageing, disability, or other reasons.
These individuals take responsibility for their outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. Workers have a range of factual, technical, and procedural knowledge and theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
JOB ROLES:
- Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- 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 (PCA)
- Support worker
- Community care worker
- Personal caregiver
- Community house worker
- Disability service officer (in some jurisdictions)
- Personal care worker
- Community support worker
- Residential care worker
DURATION:
Minimum 4 months to a Maximum 12 months. The course duration depends on the learner's online learning time
Entry Requirements
- Age – at least 18 years of age.
- Technology skills – As the course is delivered in a blended mode where a student needs to access all learning and assessment resources through our online learning portal, we expect students to:
- Own or have ready access to a computer or laptop in good working condition.
- should know the basic knowledge of operating the computers and completing work online
- should have high-speed internet connectivity
- should know about downloading & uploading documents
- should have a willingness to learn
- Language, Literacy, and Numeracy—A preliminary test assesses the applicant’s LLN skills at admission. Students who fulfil the minimum requirements are given admission at Hope Training College of Australia; others will be given a chance to improve and reappear for the Language, Literacy, and Numeracy test.
- Physical requirement—Due to this industry’s physical nature and this course’s requirements, the student must be physically fit. We may ask the student to operate some of the equipment before enrolment.
- A government-issued national photo ID, e.g., Passport, DL, etc.
- The student must not hold an international student visa or any other type of visa that prohibits them from enrolling in an RTO that offers training to domestic students only.
- Commitment to completing the mandatory 120 hours of practical work placement (unpaid).
- Unique Student Identifier (USI)—The student must obtain and supply a USI, which can be obtained from usi.gov.au. If a USI is not supplied and verified with usi.gov.au, a certificate cannot be issued to the student.
- National Police Check at your own cost
Assessment Methods
- Online multiple-choice questions
- Online Written assessment
- In-person classroom-based case studies
- In-person classroom and vocational work placement observation checklist
CORE UNITS:
- CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
- CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
ELECTIVE UNITS:
- 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
COURSE FEE:
- 2000 AUD (if attending face-to-face sessions during the weekdays)
- Direct debit is required to set up instalments.
DELIVERY MODE:
- Online (eLearning Portal) with own login details
- Self-research hours
- In-person Classroom-based
- Vocational Work Placement
LEARNING RESOURCES:
- Your learning journey sounds well-structured and engaging! Starting with online learning through pre-recorded content allows students to learn at their own pace, which can be really beneficial.
- The combination of e-classroom, e-books, and e-simulation will provide a diverse range of learning materials and methods, catering to different learning styles.
- The in-person classroom component, where students connect directly with trainers, is essential for practical application. Role plays and case studies can enhance understanding by bridging theory and practice.
- Additionally, the 120 hours of vocational work placement will be invaluable for gaining hands-on experience in a real work environment. This supervised learning will help students develop confidence and skills that are crucial for their future careers.
Certificate III in Individual Support:-
AGEING
DISABILITY
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Med Care (Non - Accredited)
Activities of Daily Living - ADL (Non - Accredited)
YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY STARTS HERE
Main office & campus:Level 3 , 135 Pirie Street, Adelaide, SA 5000
Melbourne: Suite 101, Level 1, Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
OUR LOCATIONS
Head Office
Level 3 , 135 Pirie Street, Adelaide, SA 5000
Training Campus
Suite 101, Level 1, Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Training Campus
111 Main St Blacktown NSW 2148, Australia