Qualification Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential and disability 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.
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 and Disability) qualification. Participants will also undertake HLTAID011 Provide first aid.
| Duration |
| The course is 9 months in class plus four weeks of work placement which is a compulsory component of this qualification. |
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| Delivery Mode |
| Face to face workshops occur two days each week. Assessment tasks including assignments, in addition to workshops, will be required to complete this qualification. This course is deemed as full-time study. |
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| Entry Requirements |
| Whilst there are no pre-requisites stated in the training package the sector requires you to achieve a clear Police check and Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) check, and be triple vaccinated for COVID-19 (Government requirement). Current Police check, WWVP card and COVID-19 vaccination evidence must be provided prior to enrolment. Assistance to obtain this information can be provided by Foresite Training or your Workforce Australia provider.
You must have a genuine desire to work in this sector. A Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment is required to develop a support plan if necessary. |
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| Unit Code |
Unit Title |
| Core |
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| 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 |
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| Electives: |
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| 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 |
| CHCDIS012 |
Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS020 |
Work effectively in disability support |
| CHCPAL003 |
Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
