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CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Qualification Overview

Over the next 10 years the demand for services provided by the Aged Care sector will continue to increase at a significant rate.

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.

Provide individualised support

  • Provide individualised support
  • Support independence and wellbeing
  • Communicate and work in health or community services
  • Work with diverse people
  • Facilitate the empowerment of older people receiving support

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.

Assessment tasks including assignments in addition to workshops will be required to complete this qualification. This course is deemed as full-time study.

Electives have been selected to provide a qualification with a specialisation in Individual Support (Ageing) and are relevant to the work outcome and potential role.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) qualification. Participants will also undertake HLTAID011 Provide first aid.

Multiple Delivery Modes

This qualification is offered in multiple delivery modes to meet the needs of students and employers:

Option 1 – Classroom Based suitable for persons seeking to enter the aged care sector

Option 2 – Workplace Based suitable for new or existing employees working in this sector. In this case the program is offered as a traineeship or non-traineeship and is supported by the employer.

Please see below course information relating to each delivery mode available.

Option 1 – Classroom Based

Duration:

37 weeks consisting of:

  • 31 weeks of 1 face to face classroom session each week. Additional study and assignments are to be completed between sessions.
  • Approximately 6 weeks of work placement (120 hours) in a regulated aged care setting

Delivery Mode: Face to face

Training Location: 9 Main Road, Moonah

Entry Requirements:

To be selected for entry into this qualification and delivery mode applicants are required to complete a suitability review, a task participation and medical checklist and a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) evaluation, prior to enrolment. Additionally, applicants must hold a working with Vulnerable People Check prior to the commencement of this program. Applicants must have genuine desire to work in this sector.

Option 2 – Workplace Based

Duration: 20 months (13 training sessions – approximately 1 session every 6 weeks, additional supervised workplace learning and work to be completed between training sessions and on the job)

Delivery Mode: Blended – Face-to Face and On the job

Training Location: Your Workplace

Entry Requirements:

To be selected for entry into CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), applicants are required to complete a suitability review, a task participation and medical checklist and a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) evaluation, prior to enrolment.

Applicants must also be currently employed with in the aged care sector and have access to a computer and stable internet connection to complete some assessment activities using an online portal (refer to our Online Service Standards available on our website www.foresitetraining.com.au for a full list of technology requirements.)

Course Outline
Unit Code Unit Title
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
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCAGE007 Recognise and report risk of falls
CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

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