IHNA considers you as a ‘domestic’ student if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or a holder of a permanent humanitarian visa.
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualized plan to provide person-centered support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.
Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centered support.
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to work primarily in residential facilities and disability support centers under direct or regular supervision within clearly defined organization guidelines and service plans.
| Amount of Training: | 770 Hours |
| AQF Level : | 3 |
| Course Delivery : | Blended |
| Campuses : | Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Cochin (India) |
| IHNA Policies, Procedures & Forms | |
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“This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding”
13 units are required for the award of this two-specialisation qualification including:
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| CHCAGE003 | Coordinate services for older people |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCAGE004 | Implement interventions with older people at risk |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| PEP | Professional Experience Placement |
Our graduates find employment working in a range of residential and community settings such as:
Job titles include:
The total tuition cost for domestic students for the CHC33015 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is:
| State | Fees |
| Victoria | If the student is eligible, for Government funding, student pays: $0 |
| Western Australia | If the student is eligible for Government funding, student pays:$899.10 If holds valid concession student pays: $266.40 |
| New South Wales | Check with us for Domestic Scholarships |
*This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding
*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
*This training is delivered with Western Australian and Commonwealth Government Funding
*Over 50 years of age? Speak to our team to avail 50% course fee scholarship.
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 |
(Blended: online real time theory tutorials with on campus skills training in a simulation environment)
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.
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.
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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