CHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
COURSE OUTLINE
This qualification focuses on the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who use an individualised plan to support people who may require person centred support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.
The Certificate III in Individual Support contains two specialist streams:
• Ageing
• Disability
This gives you the opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), then by doing a further four electives in disability, you will graduate with two specialisations. This model will increase employment opportunities and deepen your knowledge of the various sectors you may be working with in the future.
Course Overview
Entry requirements
- School education at least to Australian high school leaving level Year 12 (HSC in NSW); or other relevant qualification/s;
- Or experience in an aged care or nursing environment;
- Academic IELTS 5.5 overall, no less than 5.0 in each band, or upper intermediate, or EAP from approved ELICOS/ESL centre or
- Evidence of completing a VET course at Certificate III or above level in Australia.
- Applicants must be 18 years or above
Requirements for the work placement
- A Police Clearance Certificate is mandatory prior to your work placement; you must undertake a Federal Police Check (AFP) or NSW Police check (it must be no less than 12 months old). This can be done through a website.
- Working with Children check
- Relevant immunization check
These checks must be completed prior to industry work placement. The students must be physically be able to do moderate amount of lifting using the appropriate equipment. The students should not have any mobility, hearing, and vision problems to carry out duties efficiently in the hospital or community care settings whilst at placement.
Who should do this course?
People pursuing a career in a residential facility such as a Nursing Home, Hostel, Residential Care Facility, Disability Care Facility, Rehabilitation Centre, a Retirement Village and Community Health Care Centre or in some hospitals.
Graduates may seek employment in the following jobs:
- Assistant in nursing
- Care assistant
- Care worker
- Community care worker
- Community house worker
- Community support worker
- In-home respite worker
- Personal care assistant
- Personal care worker
- Support worker
- Home care assistant
- Disability service worker
Pathways – this is only the start of your academic journey
After achieving the Certificate III in Individual Support, you have a number of pathway options. You can complete further study and gain the Certificate IV in Ageing Support or Certificate IV in Disability with NTA or apply for Nursing study at university.
In addition, on completion of the Certificate III in Individual Support, you can receive credits for units that make up the Certificate IV qualifications in Ageing Support, Disability, Mental Health and Leisure and Health.
Course Duration
This course is 24 weeks. The structure is based on 20 hours per week as follows:
You attend College two days a week for classroom learning, practice and assessment (8 hours each)
You also study a structured study program by unit in the online learning platform(eZone) for 4 hours per week
To get the most out of your course you need to do some self- study in your own time.
When you are ready there is a work placement of 120 hours spread over 3 weeks
Commencement dates are the start of every term. See the website for our intake dates or ring the office for details.
Assessments
As this is a nationally recognised qualification, you will be required to successfully complete all units to a standard to ensure that you are job ready. Each unit contains assessments which include:
- Practical demonstrations where you will be observed by one of our assessors in a simulated environment and in your work Placement
- Knowledge based tests which contain written short answer questions
- Small projects which contain written tasks for you to investigate and complete in your own time.
Note: You must be deemed competent with each unit in order to receive your qualification.
Course Delivery
- Delivery is a combination of methods to cover the theory and practice requirements:
- Workshops for developing your theory knowledge such as anatomy and medications and care plans
- Supplementary learning online for each unit in theory and skills and case studies
- Demonstrations then practice to give you that valuable practice time before you go to the work place
- Self-paced study and support to embed your learning and practical skills
- Work placements to apply your skills
- Students should have their own computing device and basic knowledge of computer skills.
You will be trained in the use of Manual handling equipment and other equipment such as:
- Lifting hoist, Stand up Lifter, Pelican Belt, Slide Sheet, Electric bed, & Wheelchair.
- Blood sugar testing equipment, Blood Pressure, Pulse Oximeter etc.
Work Placements
Work Placement at a Community Service facility/Aged Care/ Disability Centre is arranged with you and you will receive the support of one of our mentors to ensure this opportunity is a rewarding experience. For work placement, students have to wear Black/blue trousers and black closed shoes, we will provide you with a T-shirt.