Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC33021
CRICOS Code:
113114F
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
26-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Norwest, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fee:
AUD 9,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
February, April, July, October
Course Overview
Bedford College offers the nationally recognised training required for a rewarding career in Aged Care and the Individual Support of the elderly in both residential and care settings. Bedford is honoured to be involved in the formation of students for such an important profession and calling.
Course Structure
This qualification has the following 15 units of competency:
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 setting
Elective Units
- CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
- CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family
- CHCCCS043 Support positive mealtime experiences
- CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | A minimum of an Australian High School Certificate or have graduated from high school in your country. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | Students must be at least 18 years if age at the time on enrollment. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Bedford College requires a current minimum IELTS test score of 5.5 or equivalent. |
Pathway
- Cert III in Individual Support + Cert IV in Ageing Support + Dip of Community Services
Career Opportunities
Possible career opportunities include full-time employment in roles such as:
- Aged Care Assistant
- Aged Care Recreation Officer
- Nursing Assistant
- Respite & Rehabilitation Care Assistant
- Residential Carer
Internship or Work Placements
Certificate III students have a minimum of 120 mandatory practicum placement hours.
Please Note: A Police Check is a prerequisite for undertaking practicum placement.