CHC33015 – Certificate III in
Individual Support (Ageing, Disability)
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As the human population grows in size and life expectancy increases, we have to adapt our health practices to cater for the aged and people with disabilities.
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability) is a professional accreditation that focuses on the factual, technical, and procedural knowledge required to provide care for people in a community or residential setting.
Because this work requires discretion and judgement, our approach to teaching will prepare you to confidently take responsibility in sensitive situations. Your learning will blend theoretical with practical knowledge so that you’re ready to support individuals who are aged or with disabilities.
You can take this course as an entry pathway into the aged care or disability care industry.
This course supersedes: CHC30212 Certificate III in Aged Care.
Blended Delivery
Blended Delivery
Blended Delivery
| Duration : | 52 weeks full time |
| Amount of Training : | 776 Hours |
| AQF Level : | 3 |
| Course Delivery : | Blended |
| Campuses : | Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Kochi |
| Organisation delivering the program : | Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (RTO ID: 21985) |
| Organisation issuing certification : | Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (RTO ID: 21985) |
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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 |
With the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability) in hand, you’ll be able to work professionally as a:
“This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding”
The total tuition cost for domestic students for the CHC33015 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability) is:
| State | Fees | Funding |
| Victoria | AUD $2,500 | Government subsidised: $0 Concession: $0 |
| Western Australia | AUD $2,500 | No State Funding Available |
| New South Wales | AUD $2,500 | No State Funding Available |
| Offshore | AUD $3,000 |
*The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as Student service and resource fees
To know more about the IHNA Fees & Charges, click here.
| 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 |
The course is provided through Blended mode of delivery. It will be delivered over 776 hours including theory, self-paced structured e-learning, simulation training (120 hours) and 120 hours of work-based training/ professional experience placement (PEP).
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.
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 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.
There are no pre-requisites or other training package entry requirements for this course.
You are, however, required to meet the admission criteria in order to meet industry requirements. This includes that you have:
Physical requirements that are necessary to pass the course objectives are:
Please declare in your application if you have a disability, disorder, or if you’re on any medication that’ll require reasonable adjustments to fulfil these requirements.
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.
Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.
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