This course 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 course must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
To achieve this course, the student must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Course Duration: | 6 months |
AQF Level : | 3 |
Mode of Delivery : | Face to Face Delivery |
CRICOS Course Code: | 112921E |
Delivery Locations : | Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane |
Professional Experience Placement (PEP): |
120 Hours |
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The Certificate III in Individual Support provides individuals with the essential skills to support people in ageing and disability care. The course focuses on person-centred care, assisting clients with daily activities, and promoting independence and well-being. Graduates are equipped to work in roles such as Aged Care Worker or Disability Support Worker, providing high-quality care in residential, home, or community settings.
15 units are required for award of this qualification including:
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems |
CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support |
CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing |
CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
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 |
Pathways from this course: Students may progress to higher level courses within and/or across the community/health sector such as:
The total tuition cost for International students for the CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) is:
Full Fee: $6,000
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Students are required to attend 20 contact hours per week physically at the campus and professional experience placements.
Professional Experience Placement (PEP) is an essential component of some of
the units of this qualification. IHNA Guarantees Professional Experience
Placement
for all its student studying
Certificate III in Individual Support. Students will commence the 120 hours of
placement
(PEP) upon completing all theory assessments including simulation-based assessments
(SBA). During the PEP, students will apply the required essential knowledge and
skills to demonstrate competency for each unit of this qualification.
Each student will work in pairs with a buddy staff member under the supervision of
the workplace supervisor at the PEP facility.
An IHNA trainer and assessor will monitor the student’s progress during the PEP. All
PEPs are arranged by IHNA. Students may arrange PEP by themselves if preferred, as
agreed with and in consultation with, the course coordinator.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
*Students are required to meet the Department of Home Affairs English language requirements for student visa applications, which may differ from the above course entry requirements. For more information:- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language
To learn more about Exceptions to English Language Proficiency Test requirements, click here
All students are required to complete IHNA’s LLND test to ensure their readiness for the course and are encouraged to have basic computer skills to enhance their learning experience.
Our approach is to collect evidence on whether the student can perform to the standards of the workplace. This is based on the relevant unit of competency, and you’ll find these tools being used:
With RPL, we assess your skills based on formal, non-formal, informal learning, or direct work experience that matches the course requirements.
We use CT when you have completed units of study at another TAFE College or Registered Training Organisation that meet the requirements of our course. We grant credit according to the Certification, Issuing, and Recognition of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment. Assessing a CT is free.
If you are eligible for RPL or CT, you may be able to finish the course faster and reduce the total course fees. Check your eligibility with us.
Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.
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