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CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)

Intake terms
Jan, April, July, October

Duration
52 weeks

Mode of Delivery
Blended, Face-to-Face, Online

Location
Camellia

CRICOS Code: 113832J

This qualification reflects the roles 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 induvial support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. 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.

 

  • Upon successful completion of all units of competency for this qualification, the student will be awarded CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support.

  • This qualification will provide you a pathway to work as Accommodation Support Worker, Personal Care Worker, Residential Care Worker. Support Worker, Assistant in Nursing, Care assistant, Case service employees, Care worker, Community worker, Community House Worker, Community Support Worker and Disability Service Officer (in Some jurisdictions)

Blended | Face to Face | Online

Course duration- 52 weeks

Delivery Arrangement

Training delivery as determined by the Unit of Competency which includes:

  • Role Play/Observation in Class
  • Group Activities
  • Written Examination in class under trainers’ supervision
  • Case studies/Scenarios
  • Research Assignments
  • Workplace Assessments

 

Training Calendar

It is planned that a student will complete all 15 units of competency within 52 weeks.

  • delivered over 36 weeks of classroom-based training and assessment
  • 16 weeks school break
  • 20 hours of face-to-face study per week

 

Intake terms

  • January
  • April
  • July
  • October

Accreditation

Signature Training College is registered with and accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and is authorised to deliver Nationally Recognized Training within the Australian Qualifications Framework.
There is no formally prescribed course entry requirement for this qualification. However, Signature Training College does require the following to satisfy the entry criteria:
  • Student should be 18 years of age or over
  • Completed year 12 (HSC or Equivalent)
  • Have sound communication skills:
  • Provide IELTS certificate showing a score of 5.5 or above (or equivalent)
  • Undertake and successfully complete Signature Training College Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment
  • Be able to satisfactorily participate in preenrolment interview
Core Units
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041 Recognise health 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
HTLWHS002 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
CHCDIS011 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
This qualification requires Flu Shot before going to Work-Placement because it is a mandatory requirement for some of the facilities. The students must complete at least 120 hours of work placement complete this component of the course.
 
  • Accommodation Support Worker
  • Personal Care Worker
  • Residential Care Worker
  • Support Worker
  • Assistant in Nursing
  • Care assistant
  • Case service employees
  • Care worker
  • Community worker
  • Community House Worker
  • Community Support Worker
  • Disability Service Officer (in Some jurisdictions)
Fees
Tuition Fee: $9,300
Enrolment Fee: $300 (Non-refundable)
Study Material Fee: $1,000 per year
Total Fees: $10,600
For further information, please email us at info@stc.edu.au
Education pathways after completing CHC33021  Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) may include:
  • CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support 
  • CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services.
If you are a new enrolling student, undertaking Nationally recognized training, you will need a USI number to receive your Qualification/Statement of Attainment. If you do not have a USI you will not be able to receive a qualification. To create a USI account, go to the website: www.usi.gov.au
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