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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:
Individual Support graduates leave with skills that support a range of careers including:
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)
Avondale wants to ensure that you succeed in this qualification. Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
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
For more information regarding CT or RPL, call +61 2 4980 2159, or email [email protected]
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:
*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:
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.
Students are responsible for ensuring they meet the work placement requirements and any associated costs.
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
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CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Course Code | CHC33021 | |
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CRICOS Code | Not available for International Students | |
Course Dates | Intake 1 – starts 6 February 2024 Intake 2 – starts 4 June 2024 | |
Course duration | 6 months | |
Study mode | On Campus | |
Location | Lake Macquarie Campus | |
Fees and Financial Assistance | This is a full fee-paying qualification - Fees There are a number of financial assistance options available; for more information click here | |
Accreditation | 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:
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:
- Provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Provide a copy of a valid ID with a picture and signature
- Able to meet any work placement requirements
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 | |
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CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support |
CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
CHCCCS040 | Support independence and well being |
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 |
Elective Units | |
CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care |
CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication |
CHCCCS037 | Visit client residences |
CHCAGE007 | Recognise 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 studyWork 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