Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC33015
CRICOS Code:
095782A
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
39-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 8,325 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus, Blended Delivery
Target:
International
Intake:
January, April, July, October
Course Overview
If you are looking for a rewarding career, then consider working with the elderly as an aged care worker. You will learn how to use a person centred approach while taking care of those that need assistance with their daily living. You will follow their individual care plans to assist with their personal care, emotional wellbeing and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Looking after an elderly person requires a caring supportive and patient nature so that you can establish a trust and good relationship with your client.
Our Aged Care course delivery is a great combination ‘hands-on’ training in a simulation lab and up-to-date theory study in the classroom. This practical approach to training, along with work placement will make sure that our graduates are job-ready and able to excel in their chosen careers.
Course Structure
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is made up of the following 13 units of competencies, which are made up of 7 core and 6 elective units:
- HLTAAP001 Recognize healthy body systems
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCCCS015 Provide Individualized support
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
- HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
- HLTAID003 Provide first aid
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Academic Entry Requirements | Provide evidence of completing at least the equivalent of Australian Year 10. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | Be at least 18 years of age. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | ALG requires an English proficiency level of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent), with no individual band under 5.0. |
| English Language Requirements | A prospective student does not need to provide evidence of an English test score with their application if one of the following applies:
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Pathway
- Aged Care Worker
- Aged Care and Welfare Manager
- Aged Care and Case Manager
Career Opportunities
The potential employment outcomes for this course are:
- Personal Care Assistant
- Aged Care Worker
- Residential Care Worker
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Assisting in Nursing
- In-home Respite Worker
Additional outcomes include the attainment of a First Aid Certificate.
Internship or Work Placements
A 150 hour work placement will be undertaken in your last term of study. In this work placement you will be learning and practicing the skills you will be able to use in your own workplace. In order to successfully complete this component of your study, you will have to have a successful supervisor report, work place visit from a trainer and assessor and also submit a competent work placement log book.