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CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing Specialisation

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CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing Specialisation

Important

This course is superseded by the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support.

You can register your interest in the new version of this course by completing the Enquiry form below.

We will contact you about enrolment in the new course as soon as it becomes available.

This qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to work with individuals in residential care settings, at home or in a community services setting. Train to work as an ageing support worker where you can establish a flexible career that will bring you reward.

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About the qualification

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Nationally Recognised TrainingThis qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs.

At this level, workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.

Units of Competency Expand

To receive this qualification, students must complete 7 core units and 6 elective units (13 units in total). Units will be timetabled to ensure students meet the requirements of planned participation in work placement.

Core Units

CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units

Unit selection will be at the discretion of the College—please contact your nearest campus to find out which units of competency will be offered.

Course Delivery Expand

This course will be completed over 12 months with one day per week in campus.

This training will be delivered in the following ways:

  • students will attend face-to-face training sessions;
  • students may be required to work online, to broaden their depth of knowledge through self-directed research for projects and assignments;
  • students will complete written knowledge assessments;
  • students will conduct research projects;
  • students will work on-the-job (120 hours work placement).
Recognition of Prior Learning Expand

Students who have completed internal or external training may be able to have these skills acknowledged through recognition of prior learning. This request should take place at the time of enrolment to enable completion of an RPL Application form and issue of the RPL Self-Assessment pack. Please call 1800 952 264 for more information about the RPL process.

Prerequisites for Training Expand

All students are required to provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number which will be validated by the College. Qualification and/or Statements of Attainment cannot be issued without the USI number.

Outlined are the pre-requisites for student enrolment. Students must:

  • Age eligibility will be course specific (check course requirements);
  • have a good command of English and good comprehension;
  • provide a current email address for contact and communication;
  • have nominated units of competency as pre-requisites.

The specific course entry requirements are:

  • Appropriate LLN skills as required to meet industry documentation requirements;
  • Digital technology skills as required to meet industry requirements;
  • Physical fitness to undertake relevant work roles:
    • Manual Handling;
    • Shift Work;
    • Repetitive tasks;
  • All students will need to obtain a clear Federal Police Check and a Working with Children’s check. Without these documents the student will not be able to attend work placement.
    • https://secure.prm.net.au;
    • https://kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/children-safe-organisation/working-with-children-check.

 

Qualification Awarded Expand

After successfully completing this course, students will be eligible to receive the nationally endorsed CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing Specialisation.

Career Opportunities Expand

Career opportunities for graduates of this course may include the following job roles:

  • Care assistant/worker;
  • Community/support worker;
  • In home respite care worker/giver;
  • Aged care worker;
  • Nursing assistant;
  • Support Worker.
Funding Expand

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility rules apply.

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Enquire now about a place in the new CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification. You will be contacted as soon as it becomes available.

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