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CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

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CHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Introduction

This course reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. 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-centred support.

The skills in this course must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

To achieve this course, the student must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Course Start Dates

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Course Details

skills-badgeCHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Amount of Training:  945 Hours
Course Duration: 26 weeks (6 months)
AQF Level : 3
Course Delivery :  Face to Face Delivery
CRICOS Course Code:  112921E
Campuses :  Melbourne, Sydney, Perth
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)

The RTO doesn’t guarantee the successful completion of training by the learner. Job placement is not guaranteed after completion, but job assistance will be provided.

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HLT33115 – Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care)
  • Amount of Training is 945 Hours
  • Course duration is 26 weeks (6 months)
  • Face to Face Delivery
  • Available to International students
1. Face to Face Delivery:

Students are required to attend 20 contact hours per week physically at the campus and professional experience placements.

2. 24/7 Unlimited Access with pre-recorded lectures:

Students have access to pre-recorded lectures that are available 24/7, providing them with the freedom to study when it suits them best.

3. Low fees with flexible payment plan options:

IHNA’s Certificate III in Individual Support is comparatively affordable, and the institution offers flexible payment plans to make it accessible to a wider range of students. The course fee includes clinical placement, which is unique in Australia.

4. Duration of the Course:

The duration of the course for international students is typically 6 months. The students have to complete the course in a timeframe that suits their individual needs.

5. Exclusive Study Groups:

IHNA provides exclusive study groups for their students, allowing them to collaborate with their peers, share knowledge and support each other throughout the course.

6. Unlimited support from academic team:

IHNA’s academic team provides unlimited support to students throughout the course, including assistance with assignments, clarification of concepts, and advice on how to progress in their studies.

7. Credit Transfer

Students who have completed a Certificate III in Individual Support course may be eligible for Credit Transfer for some units in the Certificate IV in Disability course. This can help reduce the overall cost and duration of the course for these students. Credit Transfer recognizes the equivalence of previously completed units and allows students to progress more efficiently through their studies by exempting them from repeating similar content.

15 units are required for award of this qualification including:

  • 9 core units
  • 6 elective units

CORE UNITS

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

ELECTIVES

CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support

Pathways from this course: Students may progress to higher level courses within and/or across the community/health sector such as:

  • CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
  • CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support
  • HLT47321 – Certificate IV in Health Administration
  • HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing
  • HLT57715 – Diploma of Practice Management
  • CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services
  • Bachelor of Social Services
  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Accommodation support worker
  • Community care worker
  • Care assistant
  • Personal care assistant
  • Care service employees
  • Field officer
  • Personal care giver
  • In-home respite worker
  • Home care assistant
  • Care service employees
  • Personal care worker
  • Care worker
  • Support worker

The total tuition cost for International students for the CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) is:

Full Fee: $6,000

To know more about the IHNA Fees & Charges, click here.

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MODE OF DELIVERY

FACE TO FACE DELIVERY:

Students are required to attend 20 contact hours per week physically at the campus and professional experience placements.

IHNA Admission Requirements

General Admission Criteria:

  • Successful completion of Australian Year 10 or equivalent.
  • Must be 18 years or older at the start of the course.
  • Pass the Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) test at ACSF level 3.
  • English proficiency requirements:

To learn more about Exceptions to English Language Proficiency Test requirements, click here

Additional Requirements

Digital Literacy:
  • Basic computer skills including file management, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, information retrieval, and understanding the social and ethical implications of Internet use.

Professional Experience Placement (PEP) Requirements:

  • Satisfactory National Police Clearance (NCC) or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate.
  • Required immunisations.
  • Working with Children Check (WWCC).
  • Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Physical Requirements:

  • Strength: For lifting, transferring clients, and performing CPR.
  • Mobility: To bend, stoop, move quickly, and navigate confined spaces.
  • Hearing: To use a stethoscope, hear cries for help, equipment alarms, emergency signals, and announcements.
  • Vision: To assess clients and equipment.
  • Communication: To interact verbally and in writing with clients, staff, and supervisors.

Disability Declaration:

  • Students must declare any disability or disorder, or if they are on any medication that may require adjustments.

    Note: Breaching the above requirements may result in exclusion from practical placements, affecting course completion.

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:

  • Knowledge Based Assessments (KBA)
  • Simulation Based Assessments (SBA)
  • Professional Experience Placement (PEP)

With RPL, we assess your skills based on formal, non-formal, informal learning, or direct work experience that matches the course requirements.

We use CT when you have completed units of study at another TAFE College or Registered Training Organisation that meet the requirements of our course. We grant credit according to the Certification, Issuing, and Recognition of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment. Assessing a CT is free.

If you are eligible for RPL or CT, you may be able to finish the course faster and reduce the total course fees. Check your eligibility with us.

  1. Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol Now” on the top right corner of the course page.
  2. Interview: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria you will be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant
  3. Offer Letter: If you’re successful with the interview you will be offered a place for the course as per the availability of each intake.
  4. Enrolment Fee: After signing the offer acceptance an invoice will be issued for the course. You may be eligible for government funding, so please call our team to know more.
  5. Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a confirmation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.

Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.

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Acknowledgement

IHNA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.