Individual Support Courses

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

(Ageing, Disability)

The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) prepares you to care for Australian seniors and people with a range of disabilities. This care can take place in residential facilities and in client homes, enabling you to make a real change in their lives.

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 or disability.

Duration

Estimated duration of 35 tuition weeks (excluding holidays and work placement) allowing sufficient time to develop the necessary skills and knowledge in each unit.

Further Study Pathways

After achieving CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, students may continue their studies by enrolling in the following course:

• CHC43015 Cerificate IV in Ageing Support

• CHC43321 Cerificate IV in Disability

Entry Requirements

To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, prospective students need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Certificate III level, this can be demonstrated via the following:

• Pre-training review to ensure student has the appropriate level of Language Literacy and Numeracy to achieve the competencies. Where a test result is supplied, it must be within the last 12 months.

• Basic computer skills.

Additional Requirements

• A satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) and where a student has resided in another country from the age of 16, as a permanent resident or citizen, they will be required to provide a Statutory Declaration

• Immunisation certificate

Employment Opportunities

The following employment opportunities are available to students who complete this qualification:

• Personal Care Assistant

• Nursing Support Assistant

• Disability Support Assistant

• Ageing Support Assistant

• Home Care Worker
  
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