CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Course Overview
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) is a nationally recognised training qualification. This course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to gain employment as a personal support worker in a residential aged care setting or in a client’s home or facility.
During the course, students will develop the skills and knowledge to work one-on-one with clients to maximise and maintain independence and build well-being.
Training and assessment will ensure learners are able to work legally and ethically with a diverse range of people, within the scope of practice for a support worker. Applying a holistic care approach and working healthily and safely in a direct care environment are key focuses throughout training and assessment of the qualification.
Looking for the right skills and knowledge to work in aged or disability care?
Learn how to:
Work 1-on-1 with clients to maximise and maintain in dependence and well-being
Work legally and ethically with a diverse range of people within the scope of practice for a support worker
Facilitate the empowerment of older people, recognise healthy body systems, and meet personal support needs
The Health Care sector is Australia’s largest employing industry and is projected to grow by approximately 15% over the next five years.
Career Pathways
Job Prospects for this qualification may include
Disability Service Officer Worker
Residential Support Worker
Assistant in Nursing
In-home Respite Care Worker
Personal Care Giver and Support Worker
School Support Officer (Disability)
Start your journey towards success in the disability and aged care sector
About this course
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There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however students are expected to have or be able to achieve written and spoken English skills to the certificate level of the course, or the ability to develop these skills whilst in training to meet the requirements of the qualification.
To allow our trainers to support your learning, students will need to complete a student profile, including language, literacy and numeracy indicators before their enrolment application is accepted.
Students will need to be able to achieve a clear police check and meet relevant state-based requirements for working with children or vulnerable people.
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Trainer-led Virtual Classrooms:
Several options available either during the day or evenings one session per week (including online activities and assessment).
A minimum of 120 hours work placement is required.
Blended Classroom Delivery – several options: :
1 day per week for 42 weeks face to face classroom over 12 months. Also includes: a minimum of 120 hours of work placement.
1 virtual classrooms per week for 42 weeks over 12 months. Also includes: a minimum of 120 hours of work placement.
A variety of delivery methods may be available on application.
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9 core units and 6 elective units. 15 units required in total.
Nine (9) Core Units:
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040* Support independence and well-being
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practice for direct client care
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
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
Six (6) Elective Units::
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
*CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing requires a minimum of 120 hours of work placement.
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Only students who successfully complete all required units of competency will be issued with an AQF Certificate III qualification. Students who complete one or more units, but do not complete the whole qualification will be issued with a statement of attainment for the completed units only.
AQF Certification Outcome
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers (CT)
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is a process that assesses a students competency - acquired through formal and informal learning - to determine if students meet the requirements for a unit of study. Students with previous skills, knowledge or experience are entitled to apply for RPL for a full qualification or individual units of competency. Students will be required to produce evidence and undertake assessment as part of the RPL process.
If students have previously completed a unit/s of competency and can provide valid evidence of AQF certification (issued by an RTO), they are eligible to apply for a credit transfer and would not be required to undertake further study for the unit.
Unique Student Identifier
It is mandatory for all students undertaking Nationally Recognised Training in Australia to have a USI, Unique Student Identifier.
You will need your USI in order to apply to enrol for training. Visit www.usi.gov.au for more information.
Referrals
If you would like to refer yourself or a customer, please use the form below. You may be required to submit forms of identification pending the funding requirements.
FAQs
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Certificate III qualifications are considered industry standard qualifications for a given role or industry. A Certificate III is recognised nationwide and will give you the skills and knowledge to be able to work in that industry. It is often considered the equivalent of high school completion or year 12.
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Certificate III is an entry-level qualification, more suitable for someone starting a career while Certificate IV is a more in-depth qualification than a Certificate III and is designed to prepare you for specialist roles or supervisory positions.
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Career opportunities for graduates of CHC33021 Certificate IIII in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) may include Disability Service Officer Worker, Residential Support Worker, Assistant in Nursing, In-home Respite Care Worker, Personal Care Giver and Support Worker and School Support Officer (Disability).
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When at the appropriate point in your course, a Placement coordinator will identify a suitable employer. When looking at a placement, we will look for what is a good match for your career goals as well as your own personal circumstances.
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Of course! Upon completion of the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability), you may go on to study Certificate IV, Diploma or Bachelor courses.
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Yes, students can study both Ageing and Disability streams for our CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability).
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