CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability) | CRICOS CODE 113475C
(Ageing, Disability)
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) prepares you to care for Australian seniors and people with a range of disabilities. This care can take place in residential facilities and in client homes, enabling you to make a real change in their lives.
This 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 or disability.
Duration
Estimated duration of 52 weeks (40 tuition weeks) allowing sufficient time to develop the necessary skills and knowledge in each unit.
Further Study Pathways
After achieving CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, students may continue their studies by enrolling in the following course:
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
CHC43321 Certificate IV in Disability
Entry Requirements
To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, prospective students need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at a Certificate III level, this can be demonstrated via the following:
Pre-training review to ensure student has the appropriate level of Language Literacy and Numeracy to achieve the competencies. Where a test result is supplied, it must be within the last 12 months.
IELTS test with an average score of 6.0 (with each individual band no less than 5.5) or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
Additional Requirements
A satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) and where a student has resided in another country from the age of 16, as a permanent resident or citizen, they will be required to provide a Statutory Declaration
Immunisation certificate including fully vaccinated against COVID by a TGA approved
Employment Opportunities
The following employment opportunities are available to students who complete this qualification:
Personal Care Assistant
Nursing Support Assistant
Disability Support Assistant
Ageing Support Assistant
Home Care Worker
Assessment
Assessment is both formative and summative and will include a combination of interactive class activities, questioning, role plays, case studies, research projects and industry work placement.
During placement hours, students will be supervised by professional staff and placement assessments will be facilitated by Stirling trainers and assessors.
+ Course Fees
Course Fees: $12,150
- $11,750 Tuition fees
- $250 enrolment fee (non-refundable)
- $100 textbook
- $50 polo shirt fee
Note: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
+ Mode of Study
- 40 tuition weeks plus breaks (minimum 6 weeks to a maximum of 12 weeks
- 20 hours delivery per week
- 120 hours of vocational placement in a suitable workplace. Vocational placement will only be organised using Approved Aged Care and Disability Suppport provider.
+ Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)
All prospective students enrolling in the course are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) or credit transfer. For additional information, please refer to policy PP05 RPL and CT which is available on our website - https://sia.edu.au/forms-policy-handbooks.
+ Locations
99 Queensbridge Street, Southbank 3006. Melbourne Australia
Units of Competency
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support (Core)
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support (Core)
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing (Core)
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems (Core)
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services (Core)
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Core)
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically (Core)
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control (Core)
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care (Core)
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia (Elective)
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care (Elective)
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach (Elective)
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach (Elective)
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion (Elective)
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support (Elective)
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