Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)
Course Overview
Course Structure
Completion of Individual Support (Disability & Ageing), requires the satisfactory completion of 15 Units of Study: made up of 14 core units and 1 elective unit.
Core units:
1. CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
2. CHCCCS023 Support independence and well- being
3. CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
4. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
5. CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
6. HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
7. HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective units:
8. CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
9. CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
10. CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion
11. CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
12. CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
13. CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
14. CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people 15. HLTINF001 Comply infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Academic Entry Requirements | To enter this course, the applicant should successfully meet any one of the following academic requirements: • Satisfactorily completed year 11 or 12 or equivalent level of studies with atleast 65% average grade results or Without formal qualifications but who can provide evidence of work experience of at least one year in the community services sector with relevant skills and knowledge. No applicant will be refused entry based on gender, age (except for the case of students under the age of 18 years), marital status, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic background or religious beliefs. Job Training Institute is an equal opportunity employer and training organisation, and actively implements non- discriminatory policies in all its operations. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | To enrol in this course, applicants should submit: • Completed and signed ‘Application for Enrolment Form’; • Certified transcripts of academic records including the last two years of schooling; • Certified evidence of completing year 12. • Certified evidence of the date of birth; • Letter(s) of recommendation from teacher(s) (if available); • Certified copy of passport details; • Unique Student Identifier (USI)- application for USI is done at the time of enrolment into the course. • Certified evidence English language proficiency Prior to admission, students are required to undertake a pre-training review which is used to determine the student’s level of language, literacy and numeracy as well as student’s suitability for the specific qualification as required to complete the course and whether the student requires additional support. |
| Language Requirement | |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | International students, applying either off-shore or on-shore will require: • Either a minimum IELTS (academic or general version) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into this VET course. Results older than two years are not acceptable. OR • 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 the United States OR • Evidence that, within two years of the 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 • For students from levels 1 and 2 countries, successful completion of JTI’s Language and Numeracy Test. Please Note: JTI will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English language tests - TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE). |
Career Opportunities
This qualification has pathways for further study in:
- CHC42015 - Certificate IV in Community Services
- CHC42812 - Certificate IV in Community Services (Development and or Humanitarian Assistance)
- CHC43015 - Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- CHC43115 - Certificate IV in Disability
- CHC52015 - Diploma of Community Services
- CHC53315 - Diploma of Mental Health
- HLT54115 - Diploma of Nursing Pre-requisites
Internship or Work Placements
Work placement is not optional; this course includes a compulsory number of hours of practical placement. This qualification will suit students who would like to work in both aged care environment and/or in the disability sector. Work placement for this course must be in a disability setting and in an aged care setting.
When a student completes all the theory units in this stream and does 120 hours work placementin an aged care sector, and a minimum of 80 hours and maximum of 120 hours in the disability sector (depending on the requirement of facility) , then they are issued with the CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (ageing &disability ).
We understand the industry and will assist you in finding Work Placement. JTI Work placement Coordinator, JTI Trainers and the student will work collaboratively in securing a work placement. Once you are marked satisfactory in the required units, you apply for work placement by completing an online or manual work placement form at any of our campuses. We endeavour to place you in an aged care facility and/or disability facility of your choice, however we cannot guarantee this as availability in the facility is a factor.
Once you submit your form, all parties will work towards securing a place for you.
Remember, aged care facilities and/or disability facilities prefer students who are both flexible and reliable. On average, it takes approximately 3 weeks to secure work placement in an aged care facility and/or disability facility.
To attain your certificate, you must complete both theory assessments and Work Placement.
The following are the pre-requisites for work placement:
• Satisfactorily completed 4 units (Trainer's Discretion also applicable)
• HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
• HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care (Manual handling Simulation part)
• Current National Police Check and Zero balance on course fees