Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC33021
CRICOS Code:
112824F
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Course Fee:
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Delivery Mode:
Blended Delivery
Target:
International
Intake:
January, February, April, May, July, August, October, November
Course Overview
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability), also commonly known as the Aged Care Course or the Disability Course, is suitable for individuals who want to obtain the latest nationally recognised qualification for caregivers and support workers and develop their career in the Aged and Community care sector.
Course Structure
The following 15 units of competency are required to be completed:
Core Units:
- CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
- CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
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
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Students must be 18 years or older. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Students from non-English speaking backgrounds must provide evidence of upper intermediate proficiency in English with an IELTS total band score of at least 5.5 with no band less than 5.0, or equivalent. |
Career Opportunities
This course is for individuals who want to start their career in the Aged Care or Community Care Sector. Upon completion of the course, you may want to work in any of the following roles:
- Personal Care Support Worker
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Home Care Assistant
- Aged Care Support Worker
- Disability support worker
- Disability school support officer
Internship or Work Placement
A total of 120 Hours of mandatory industry work placement is required to be completed for this qualification.