CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

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.

There are 15 units of competency that must be completed as of this qualification. This made up of 9 core units and 6 elective units. In additon to these units all students must undergo 120 hours minimum of work experience to be issued a full qualification.

Please note this qualification Supersedes and is not equivalent to CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support.

Career Outcomes
Care Assitance
Accommodation Support Worker
Residential Support Worker
Community Access Coordinator
Community Care Worker
Community House Worker
Residential Care Worker
Entry Requirements
USI (Unique Student Identifier)
Completion of Year 10 or
Mature age entry
L: reading and writing skills
L: Oral communication skills
N: Numeracy and mathematics skills

Core Units
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
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care

CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Other Elective Units
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support

CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Note:
Electives listed are what is usually offered by Capital Careers. However, if these are not suitable for your target or current work then alternative electives are available. The list of alternative electives can be found at http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CH33021

Work Placement
All students must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work experience in a regulated aged care facility to be deemed competent for the Certificate III in Individual Support Ageing

How long will it take?
Duration of the course is dependent on training delivery mode, individual experience and skills. Students are required to complete a volume of learning of 1200 hours comprising of guided learning, individual study assessments and work placement. Generally the course will take anywhere between 6 months and a year to complete.

Delivery Options
Blended – consists of face to face learning and self paced distance learning.
Distance Learning
This Aged Care course is currently delivered at Parramatta

Course Cost
$1400

Subsidised government funding may be available for eligible students under the following initiatives

ACT Skilled Capital
ACT User Choice Traineeships
NSW Smart and Skilled
Please see our funding page or contact us for more details

Please see administration fee table under policies and procedures for any additional administration fees that may be applicable to your study.

What we provide you
Well written and easy to follow resources via an online e-learning platform
Air conditioned class rooms
Practical sessions conducted in a simulated working environment using equipment associated with an Aged Care facility.
Trainers who care very much about your studies and about you!

Opportunities for Further Study
Successful completion of this program will allow participant to articulate into a number of qualifications including:

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability
CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services
Other Certificate IV level programs from CHC Training Package
Diploma level programs from the CHC Training Package

Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows a person to receive recognition and credit for the knowledge and skills they have, no matter how and where they were attained, including overseas. This can include skills from previous study, work experience and life experience.

Credit Transfer
Capital Careers has an obligation to recognise Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other registered training organisations

Assessment
This aged care course, Certificate III in Individual Support Ageing, will be presented in competency-based mode and the student’s competency will be assessed at all levels according to competencies and performance criteria. The training package for each competency specifies the conditions and method of assessment. Assessment methods range from completing set tasks and activities, class attendance and participation and completion of assignments / projects.