CHC33021
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Career Pathways:
- Support/Care Worker
- Care Assistant
- Client Assistant
- Community Care Worker
- Family Support Worker
- Home Care Assistant
- Respite Care Worker
- Nurse’s Assistant
- Residential Care Worker
- Transport Support Worker
Duration:
- Workplace Based: 52 Weeks (Domestic students)
Description:
- This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.
- These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
- The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
- To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
- No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
AISC Course Advantages
Teaching Quality
Flexible
Engaging
Skill Development
Multiculture
Career focused
Overview
Discover the potential unlocked upon successful completion of the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) .
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Study Mode
- Workplace based: Blended – Combination (Face-to-face and Work practice) (Domestic students)
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Training delivered by
Grounding Solutions International Pty Ltd trading as AISC RTOID: 45269
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Intakes
- Monthly
- First Monday of each month
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Holiday Period
23rd December 2024 till 5th January 2025
Course Description
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Pre-requisites for Students
- There are no pre-requisites for this qualification or any of the units of competency contained within it.
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Entry Requirements for Students
- There are no pre-requisites for this qualification, or any units of competency contained within it. This course is currently available to candidates who can provide evidence that they are working in a direct support role in the Aged care or Disability sector.
- Students will have employer support for their participation in the course and or be employed on a traineeship, full or part time. Students will be working at least 15 hours a week in the disability or Aged care support role.
- Australian Institution of Sciences screens learners according to the following criteria:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Have sound language, literacy, and numeracy skills* (at least Year 10 English, or equivalent)
- Have basic computer skill
- *Learners who do not meet the LLN requirements of the course may still be enrolled and will be assisted where practical. However, if their LLN skills are not sufficient to complete the course, they will be referred to a specialist in developing their LLN skills, potentially the TAFE closest to their place of residence in Australia
Career Insights
Students enrolled in this course may also choose to engage in further study that will support them in their Community Service skills. Other options available for students may include the following:
- CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services*
- CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support*
- CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
- TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment*
*currently not being offered by Australian Institution of Sciences
Course Structure
To achieve a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) a total of 15 units of competency must be completed (9 core units and 6 elective units).
Core Units
Total of 9 core units must be completed from the following:
| Unit Code | Unit Description |
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| 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 |
Elective Units
Total of 6 core units must be completed from the following:
| Unit Code | Unit Description |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Fees and Funding Options
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Domestic Students:
- Total Tuition Fee: $2,250 ($150 per Unit)
- Non-tuition fees: $250 (Non-Refundable)
- Total Fees: $2,500
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Payment Plan
- Non-refundable enrolment deposit (prior to commencement) - $250
- 2 Installments of $1,125 each, at 6 months intervals (1st installment within 1st week of course commencement)
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RPL Costs
- Please contact Admission team for further discussion.
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Extra Info
- Nationally Recognised Training does not occur GST.
- Students will only be eligible to receive their qualification if fees have been paid in full and all course requirements have been met.
- AISC reserves the right to vary Material Fees without prior notice; whereas tuition fees will not change after you have started the course.
- Prior to enrolling, you may contact AISC to confirm the current cost, fee structure, and payment plan options available.
- *Please refer to Student Handbook for our Fees and Charges Policy.