The CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) develops practical skills
to support older people and people with disability in home, community and residential care settings.
You’ll learn how to provide person-centred support, assist with daily activities, promote
independence and wellbeing, communicate with clients and care teams, support people living with
dementia, and work safely and respectfully within your role.
Individual support workers typically work as part of a care team, following individualised care plans
and working under appropriate supervision and delegation.
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There are no formal entry requirements for this course; however, applicants
should demonstrate ability to
perform tasks as required by the industry.
All students are required to complete IHNA’s
LLND test to ensure their
readiness for the course and are encouraged to have basic
computer skills to enhance
their learning experience.
A satisfactory National Police Clearance (NCC) or
Australian Federal
Police
(AFP) Clearance certificate
Required immunisation
Working with Children Check (WWCC)
A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check
FACE TO FACE DELIVERY
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) is
delivered face to face. International students are required to attend scheduled
classes physically on campus.
Students undertake 20 contact hours of scheduled study each week,
together with practical and simulation-based learning, assessment activities and
Professional Experience Placement.
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
120 Hours of Professional Experience Placement
Professional Experience Placement (PEP) gives you the opportunity to
apply the knowledge and practical skills developed during your course in a real care
environment.
As part of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability), you’ll
complete 120 hours of PEP arranged by IHNA.
During placement, you’ll work under workplace supervision and apply relevant skills
as part of your course learning and assessment. Students must meet IHNA’s
placement-readiness requirements before commencing PEP.
Learn more about Professional Experience Placement and requirements → Click here
With Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability)
qualification in hand, graduates of the course will be able to work as a/an:
Care Assistant
Home Care Support worker
Personal Care Assistant
Disability Support worker
Aged Care support Worker
Already have relevant study, skills or experience?
You may be able to have some of your previous learning recognised toward your
Diploma of Nursing. Any recognition or credit is subject to assessment and
the requirements of the course.
If you already have relevant nursing or
healthcare skills and experience, you may be eligible to
apply for Recognition of Prior Learning
(RPL).
IHNA will assess the evidence you provide against the
requirements of the relevant units. RPL is not
automatic and eligibility will depend on your individual
experience and evidence.
If you have previously completed equivalent units
of competency at IHNA or another Registered Training
Organisation (RTO), you may be eligible for Credit
Transfer.
You’ll need to provide evidence of your previous study so
IHNA can confirm whether the completed units are equivalent
to units in the Diploma of Nursing.
Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol
Now”
on
the top right corner of the course page.
Interview: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria you will
be
contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant
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.
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.
Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a conformation of
admission
once
the enrolment fee has been received.
Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any
questions
regarding your application.
We would like to inform you about a
recent
surge in cyber
scams. Your security is of utmost importance to
us,
and
we
want to ensure
that you stay safe from potential threats.
Scammers have been employing
sophisticated
tactics to deceive
individuals and steal sensitive information.
It’s
essential
to be vigilant
and cautious when dealing with online
communications
and
transactions.
For IHNA’s students, it’s good to
know
that
IHNA’s bank account
details are not shared through email. Instead,
the
information is accessible
through the secure Student
Hub
under
Student Invoice
& Payment. This method ensures that only
authorised
users with secure
login credentials can access and view the
information.
Additionally, making payments
through
the
IHNA
website
provides
another secure option for
transactions, ensuring that personal and
financial
details
are handled in a
safe and protected environment.
For any questions or concerns
related
to
payments or account
details, students should reach out to IHNA
directly
through
official contact
channels (accounts@ihna.edu.au)
to ensure the highest level of
security and privacy.
All students are required to
complete IHNA’s LLND test to ensure their
readiness for the course and are encouraged to
have basic computer skills to enhance
their learning experience.
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and
Disability) is delivered face to face. International students are
required to attend scheduled classes physically on campus.
Students undertake 20 contact hours of scheduled study each
week, together with practical and simulation-based learning, assessment
activities and Professional Experience Placement.
Professional Experience Placement (PEP) gives you the
opportunity to apply the knowledge and practical skills developed during
your course in a real care environment.
As part of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and
Disability), you’ll complete 120 hours of PEP arranged by IHNA.
During placement, you’ll work under workplace supervision and apply
relevant skills as part of your course learning and assessment. Students
must meet IHNA’s placement-readiness requirements before commencing PEP.
Learn more about Professional Experience Placement and requirements → Click
here
Already have relevant study, skills or
experience?
You may be able to have some of your previous learning recognised
toward your Diploma of Nursing. Any recognition or credit is
subject to assessment and the requirements of the course.
If you already have relevant nursing
or healthcare skills and experience, you may be
eligible to apply for Recognition of
Prior Learning (RPL).
IHNA will assess the evidence you provide against
the requirements of the relevant units.
RPL is not automatic and eligibility
will depend on your individual experience
and evidence.
If you have previously completed
equivalent units of competency at IHNA or
another Registered Training Organisation (RTO),
you may be eligible for Credit
Transfer.
You’ll need to provide evidence of your previous
study so IHNA can confirm whether the completed
units are equivalent to units in the Diploma of
Nursing.
Sri Lanka to Australia – Nishanthi’s Inspiring Journey in Australia
I came to Australia with the sole focus of providing better opportunities for me and my
family. On the way, I discovered a purposeful career. I’ve tried my hand in many industries,
but it’s nursing that stuck with me the most. A career in nursing aligned with my core
values of caring for others and service. It fulfilled my intellectual appetite for working
in the medical field.
How IHNA Empowered Paula Baglieri to Pursue Her Nursing Dream
After years of exploring various industries, Paula Baglieri discovered her true calling: a
rewarding and profoundly impactful career. Her passion for healthcare and dedication to
helping others ignited her interest in nursing, driving her to find the right educational
pathway. That’s when she saw the Diploma of Nursing at IHNA, a program designed to provide
hands-on training, invaluable industry exposure, and a solid foundation for a prosperous
future in healthcare.
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IHNA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country throughout Australia and recognises continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
