There is a significant population that need individual support and care, with 1 in 7 Australians being 65 or older. Consequently, there are expanding chances to work with older adults in a variety of fields
If you are committed to caring for the elderly and assisting them in enhancing their health, well-being, and independence, you can acquire the information and skills necessary for a career in individual assistance and aged care.
You can develop skills and knowledge in our purpose-built, fully-equipped on-site practical rooms, whether you are already working in the area or seeking to begin a career in aged care. Our skilled faculty and state-of-the-art facilities offer students the chance to develop skills in real-world scenarios.
Internationally qualified nurses (RNs, GNMs, ANMs, PCL nurses) can receive RPL for this course and study the supplementary skillset CHCSS00070 – Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set in conjunction with the course to complete their qualification. Fees are AUD $1,250 , which includes professional experience placement.
Amount of Training: | 830 Hours |
AQF Level : | 3 |
Course Delivery : | Blended |
Campuses : | Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Cochin (India) |
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To award this two specialisation together the elective selected are all the units from Group A and Group B.
CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
CHCCCS023 | Support independence and well being |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures. |
CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs |
CHCDIS001 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
CHCDIS002 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
CHCDIS003 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
Pathways from this qualification: Candidates may progress to higher level qualifications within and/or across the community sector like:
With the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability) in hand, you’ll be able to work professionally as a:
The total tuition cost for domestic students for the CHC33015 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability) is:
State | Funding |
Victoria | If the student is eligible, for Government funding, student pays: $0 |
Western Australia | No State Funding Available |
New South Wales | Check with us for Domestic Scholarships |
*This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding
*Over 50 years of age? Speak to our team to avail 50% course fee scholarship..
Pay upfront and Save 10%.
Applicable for International (1 year fee) and full-fee students. Not applicable for funding students.
Melbourne (CBD) Campus Level 5 & 6, 131 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC – 3000, Australia |
Melbourne (Heidelberg) Campus 597-599, Upper Heidelberg Road, Heidelberg Heights, VIC – 3081, Australia |
Perth Campus Level 2, 12 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA – 6000, Australia |
Sydney Campus Level 7, 33 Argyle Street, Parramatta, NSW – 2150, Australia |
Cochin Campus 37/1989 A, Bhattathiripad Road, Kaloor, Kochi – 682 017, India |
(Blended: online real time theory tutorials with on campus skills training in a simulation environment)
The course is provided through Blended mode of delivery. It will be delivered over 830 hours including theory, self-paced structured e-learning, simulation training (120 hours) and 120 hours of work-based training/ professional experience placement (PEP).
20 contact hours will be delivered through synchronised online learning which includes on- campus simulation based training and Professional experience placement.
Besides the above structured learning, students are advised that they will be required to do approximate 10 hours per week of unstructured self-learning.
The delivery mode is subject to your eligibility to access state funding requirements and other conditions, please contact our admissions consultants to know more.
Besides the above structured learning, students are advised that they will be required to do unstructured learning as assigned.
The simulation training is for review of the learning activities, practicing communication, work-based skills, management skills and to undertake other assessments e.g.: group presentation/individual presentation.
Additional requirements for professional experience placement (PEP)
IHNA highly recommends students to complete the immunisation process before the PEP start date as some facilities will not provide placement to students without Immunisation.
Our approach is to collect evidence on whether the student can perform to the standards of the workplace. This is based on the relevant unit of competency, and you’ll find these tools being used:
With RPL we assess your competency based on formal, non-formal, informal learning or direct work experience based on the required skills of the course.
We use CT where you’ve completed units of study at another TAFE College or Registered Training Organisation that meet the requirements of another course. We grant credit according to the Certification, Issuing, and Recognition of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment. Assessing a CT is free.
If you’re eligible for RPL or CT you may be able to complete the course in a shorter duration with reduction to total course fees. Check your eligibility with us.
L – Portfolio is a collection of work, skills and interests (evidence) in an electronic format that showcases learning and experience over time.
When you think about your L-Portfolio and the types of evidence that it contains, it is important to think carefully about its purpose and intended audience.
Your L-Portfolio may contain all or some of the following:
Recognition of Prior Learning application:
Our RPL tool is in the form of an L-Portfolio, and allows students to put on record all their life experiences, interests and skills. Not only will their academic achievement be listed out, but also any life experiences that could potentially be taken into account for extra credit as Recognition of Prior Learning. For instance, an individual who has taken care of his or her bedridden parent has already gained valuable caregiver experience, which could be chalked up against practical expertise and added to their resume.
This L-Portfolio could be sent to employers when applying for work, to universities while applying for extra credits through RPL, or in any other ways to market their expertise.
Showcase/Professional L Portfolios
These L-Portfolios are used as a way to demonstrate (showcase) the highlights of a student’s academic and professional career.
Learning Portfolios
These portfolios are typically created by a student as part of a course as a way to demonstrate learning and the learning process. These portfolios are often shared with other students to elicit peer feedback. Learning portfolios support the idea of formative feedback as an essential part of the learning process.
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