CHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
This Certificate III is for those who want to make a real difference in the community and help people maintain their independence. Individual support is based on the individual, not necessarily an aged person, and it's based on creating a care package for that individual. Getting a person with a disability out of their home and into the community instead of just being stuck at home is a wonderful thing for a carer to be able to do for an elderly person or a person with a disability.
Course
overview
STUDENT
International and Domestic students
English requirement
English equivalence to 5.5 IELTS or similar (Additional LLN testing to the relevant AQF level may be requested)
CAREER PROSPECTS
• Personal care worker
• Person-centred carer
• Multi-skilled worker
• Assistant in nursing
• Support worker
• Respite worker
• Community care worker
industry placement
This course includes 120 hours of mandatory industry placement
DURATION
During your course, you will study at Empyrean for two days each week for ten weeks, followed by two two-week holiday breaks for each term, and there are four terms in the year. This training is face-to-face training in a classroom environment. Total: 25 weeks ( 6 months)
STUDY MODE
Face to face classroom and practical environment – 2.5 days per week, (20 contact hours).
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT
Completion of the equivalent level Australian certificate/ qualification. Completion of year 12 high school or equivalent
STUDY PATHWAY
After completing the qualification, students may progress to study CHC43121 - Certificate IV in Disability Support
ASSESSMENT
Units of competence will be assessed using a selection of tools, portfolios, essays, reports, role-plays, practical observations, case studies, questioning, simulation activities and written tests.
Units of competency
| UNIT CODE | CORE UNITS |
|---|---|
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CHCCCS031 |
Provide individualised support |
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CHCCCS038 |
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
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CHCCCS040 |
Support independence and wellbeing
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CHCCCS041 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
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CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
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HLTINF006 |
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
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HLTWHS002 |
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
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| UNIT CODE | ELECTIVE UNITS A -AGEING SPECIALISATION |
|---|---|
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CHCAGE011 |
Provide support to people living with dementia
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CHCAGE013 |
Work effectively in aged care
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CHCPAL003 |
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
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| UNIT CODE | ELECTIVE UNITS B -DISABILITY |
|---|---|
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CHCDIS011 |
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
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CHCDIS012 |
Support community participation and social inclusion
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CHCDIS020 |
Work effectively in disability support
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