CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

COURSE OVERVIEW

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification gives the skills and knowledge to work as Personal Care Assistants or Assistants in Nursing, providing assistance with the activities of daily living. Graduates will be able to work in residential settings such as nursing homes, hostels, supported accommodation and private homes. This program is designed to be delivered via on-campus theory class/Simulation class. The course is fully accredited nationally recognised training and is the entry level program for new entrants who wish to commence a career in the direct client care sectors. All residential care facilities will require prospective employees to hold this qualification.

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however it is expected that students have good communication skills and a genuine interest working with and caring for the elderly and disabled. Be aware that working in this industry will require you to obtain a National Police check prior to commencing employment. All States and Territories have similar guidelines and if you move around Australia it is advisable to check with local licensing authorities. If you want to work in the ACT for example, you will also need to undergo a Working with Vulnerable People check. Be aware also that most care facilities will require that workers are physically fit and emotionally capable of working in the environment. This also means that workers do not have a pre-existing medical condition or a communicable disease that may put the health and safety of the client and other staff at risk.

DURATION & STRUCTURE

The program is on-campus learning and students must attend theory class every week, with up to 12 months to complete the qualification. The course also combines workplace based and assessment, during a mandatory 120 hours of work placement. Students will be given all learning and assessment materials required and will have the ability to submit assignments and assessment electronically via a Student Portal or submit in person. Students will be allocated a trainer and assessor who they can contact at any time. If medication electives are selected students will be required to attend two face to face sessions to complete medication training. Students will complete at least 1200 hours of learning over a 40-week period on-campus learning, including the 120 hours of work placement.

POTENTIAL CAREERS

Potential job roles on completion of this program include: • Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
• Personal Care Worker (PCA)
• Home Care Assistant
• Community Care Worker

POTENTIAL CAREERS

This qualification consists of 9 core units and 6 elective units.

CHCCCS031	Provide individualised support	Core
CHCCCS038	Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support	Core
CHCCCS040	Support independence and wellbeing	Core
CHCCCS041	Recognise healthy body systems	Core
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services	Core
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	Core
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically	Core
HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control	Core
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care	Core
CHCAGE011	Provide support to people living with dementia	Elective
CHCAGE013	Work effectively in aged care	Elective
CHCPAL003	Deliver care services using a palliative approach	Elective
CHCDIS011	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach	Elective
CHCDIS012	Support community participation and social inclusion	Elective
CHCDIS020	Work effectively in disability support	Elective

COURSE FEES

• $3850 total tuition fee.
• All learning materials included, no additional costs.
• Payment plan and installment options are available. Enquire about this option when you contact us if applicable.
• Payments can be made via Credit Card on-line via the website or as a Direct Bank Deposit. All major Credit Cards accepted.