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CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Course CodeCHC33021
CRICOS CodeNot available for International Students
Course DatesIntake 1 – starts 6 February 2024
Intake 2 – starts 4 June 2024
Course duration6 months
Study modeOn Campus
LocationLake Macquarie Campus
Fees and Financial AssistanceThis is a full fee-paying qualification - Fees
There are a number of financial assistance options available; for more information click here
AccreditationNationally-Recognised-Training


For more information contact:
[email protected]
or
Tel: +61 2 4980 2159

About


If you are looking for an amazing job, where every day you make a difference – this course is perfect to help you turn your goals into a reality.

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is for those wanting to get a job or start a career in aged care or in-home care. The Certificate III in Individual Support is required by most aged care facilities and in-home community care providers and is nationally recognised. This course can be completed in as little as 6 months or up to 12 months.

Through this course, you will develop skills in:
  • Problem solving
  • Person centred approaches
  • Assisting and providing support to clients
  • Working as part of a team

Industry Demand

The NSW Skills List identifies that there is a skills shortage for aged care workers across NSW. With an ageing population, roles for aged and disability careers are projected to increase.

Career Opportunities


Individual Support graduates leave with skills that support a range of careers including:
  • Aged care worker
  • Care Assistant
  • Personal care worker
  • Support worker
  • Home and community care worker
  • Respite worker

This qualification allows those wanting to study nursing to have meaningful and flexible employment while studying.

As a nationally recognised qualification, you may wish to use this qualification as a stepping stone into other areas of study.

Step 1 – CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
Step 2 – Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation – choose 2 level 100 nursing units
Step 3 – Bachelor of Nursing (Available at Avondale University)

Entry Requirements


Avondale wants to ensure that you succeed in this qualification. Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

  • Be 16 + years
  • Complete a language, literacy, and numeracy skills assessment*


These entry requirements will be confirmed through information collected on the enrolment form.

*Avondale will assess competence in literacy, language, and numeracy using the Basic Key Skill Builder (BKSB) test. An exit level of 2 or 3 will be needed for entry into a Certificate III qualification.

All students must also be able to meet the following requirements to enable successful participation in this course:
  • Access and able to use a computer and internet
  • Able to commit to work placement requirements
  • Able to obtain a Working With Children Check / National Police Clearance check
  • Able to adhere to public health orders
  • Be able to meet the physical requirements


  • Physical Requirements

    Individual support workers often perform physical tasks as part of their job role. Learners will need a reasonable level of fitness to assist clients with mobility issues, to stand and walk for long periods, frequent bending over, and use PPE as required.

    All students are required to:




    Credit Transfer and Recognised Prior Learning


    Credit Transfer (CT):

    If you have previously completed any units as listed in the course structure below or from CHC33021 training package at Avondale or with any other registered training organisation, you may request Credit Transfer for unit(s) completed. All Credit Transfer requests need to be done as part of the application process.

    Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)

    If you have previous working experience in Aged Care (within the last 5 years), you may request RPL. To support your RPL request you will be asked to demonstrate and provide evidence of learning related to the unit/s you are seeking RPL for.

    For more information regarding CT or RPL, call +61 2 4980 2159, or email [email protected]


    Course Structure


    CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is composed of a combination of 15 units of competency. To satisfy the course requirements and to qualify for a Certificate III award, you must successfully demonstrate competency in the following units:

    Core Units
    CHCCCS031Provide individualised support
    CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
    CHCCCS040Support independence and well being
    CHCCCS041Recognise healthy body systems
    CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
    CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
    CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
    HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
    HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
    Elective Units
    CHCAGE011Provide support to people living with dementia
    CHCAGE013Work effectively in aged care
    CHCPAL003Deliver care services using a palliative approach
    HLTHPS006Assist clients with medication
    CHCCCS037Visit client residences
    CHCAGE007Recognise and report risk of falls

    *Other electives may be available on request

    To complete this qualification within 6 months students will typically need to spend 3 days (21 hours) a week working through their study. 2 of these days will be in class on the Lake Macquarie Campus. Your trainer will provide you with a training plan to assist you to achieve your study goal.

    Assessments will include:
    • Completion of the short answer questions
    • Demonstration of skills in simulated / workplace environment
    • Work placement
    • Third party reports

    Work placement


    This course includes a minimum of 120 hours of work placement in a suitable workplace to complete practical tasks and demonstrate competency. The work placement allows students to demonstrate competency which contributes to the assessment.

    What is work placement?

    When you enrol in a course that has practical requirements you need to show that you can perform these skills. This applies to any student studying a nationally recognised qualification or an under/post-graduate degree. Evidence is collected from the host workplace where you have spent your time practicing skills that show you can fulfill the assessment requirements.

    Who needs to do a work placement?

    Anyone who is not currently working in the job role designed for the qualification being undertaken. This includes people who might be working in the industry but are not working in the job role.

    How does work placement work?

    You will need to source your host employer as part of the work placement program. To do this you will receive communication and tools to help you start this process. Avondale is able to assist in providing a placement but only at select locations. Placements can be completed with more than one host employer and can be done throughout your studies, in one block, or in multiple blocks providing you with flexibility as you study

    Work placement requirements

    Your work placement provider may have requirements that you need to meet. These may include:
    • Evidence of current immunisations
    • A National Police Clearance
    • A current Working With Children Check
    • NDIS Check
    • Work placement shirt ($25), black enclosed leather shoes and black pants

    Students are responsible for ensuring they meet the work placement requirements and any associated costs.

    Need placement support?

    Your trainer can assist you to identify work placement providers in selected locations.

    Additional Information


    Avondale Policies

    Avondale is committed to an environment of learning that supports the fullest possible human development. To support this Avondale provides an environment that is alcohol-free, tobacco-free and drug free on all campuses.

    Avondale has a number of policies to support a positive learning experience and environment for all students studying at Avondale.

    For further information see policies

    Reissuance of Certification

    If you need additional copies of your transcript / statement of attainment please submit an Academic Record Request form. For more information click here click here