CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support(Ageing/Disability)
About the Course
CRICOS Course Code: 110295J
VET National Code: CHC33021
Work Placement: 120 Hours (Inclusive)
Online Duration: 26 weeks
Face to Face Delivery International Students: 52 weeks
Location: Adelaide campus
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, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual 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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
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intending to study on a student visa, or
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not a citizen or permanent resident of Australia, or
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not a New Zealand citizen, or
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not a person seeking asylum who holds either a: Temporary Protection Visa (TPV), or Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV) or Bridging Visa E or Humanitarian Stay (Temporary) visa or Temporary Humanitarian Concern Visa.
Online Learning: (Domestic and Overseas)
Online through E-Learning Platform
Virtual Zoom Class Sessions (2 hours/week)
Work Placement in Australia: 120 hours
Face to Face Delivery (International Students):
20 Hours per week (incl work placement)
Placement in Australia: 120 hours
To complete this qualification students must complete all 15 units listed below.
15 units of competency comprises of:
9 core units
6 elective units
Unit Code (Core)
Unit Title
Provide individualised support
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
Support independence and wellbeing
Recognise healthy body systems
Communicate and work in health or community services
Work with diverse people
Work legally and ethically
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Unit Code (Ageing Electives)
Unit Title
Provide support to people living with dementia
Work effectively in aged care
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
Support community participation and social inclusion
Work effectively in disability support
Students who complete this course may gain work as a:
Personal care worker
Personal care assistant
Home care assistant
Respite worker
After completion of this course, students may wish to undertake higher AQF level courses
such as:
CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Age restrictions (Domestic and International Student Visa in Australia)
Students must be 18 years of age or above.'
English requirements
Completed the LLN assessment OR;
Five years education taught in English OR;
A minimum of IELTS score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 or PTE equivalent for International Students.
Work Placement requirements:
Australian Police Check (no longer than 6 months from the time of enrolment)
Completion of NDIS Online module- ‘Worker Orientation Module: Quality, safety and You’.
NDIS Check
Flu vaccination + updated vaccination record + COVID Vaccines
Have a reasonable level of fitness to cope with standing, lifting, bending, twisting and reaching
Are physically, mentally and emotionally healthy to respond appropriately to personal needs
Students doing online overseas will need to apply this when they arrive here in Australia
Students will attend work placement at an aged care facility & with an NDIS Provider to complete 120 hours in total.
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