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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 |
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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 |
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Duration: 37 weeks consisting of:
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 |
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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 |