This qualification 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 qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Course Code: CHC33021
CRICOS Course Code: 112824F
Duration (Weeks): 52
This course is designed to be completed over 52 weeks (including holidays).
Expected Study Hours: Learners are expected to undertake 20 hours of training per week, in addition, students are required to complete self-directed learning hours to review learning materials, prepare for assessments, and participate in training activities.
This method of delivery is Blended (Face to Face & Online).
A total of 120 Hours of mandatory industry work placement is required to be completed for this qualification.
Generally, you will be responsible for finding a Vocational Placement provider. However, you may be supported by the Vocational Placement Coordinator in finding one. The Training Manager and Work Placement Co-ordinator will discuss the best options for placement with every student to find a location and timing that suits the student. Where the student is already working in an appropriate Aged Care Facility, it is recommended that this facility would be best for gathering the workplace evidence for the units across the identified 120 hours. There may be some flexibility in the timing of workplace evidence collected for these existing workers who have employer support for this course.
Vigil International College will provide all work placement support resources to our students.
Work Placement Requirements:
All students entering a workplace facility in the aged care industry, must have:
Student may need to get the manual handling certificate depending on their workplace requirements.
There are no pre-requisites required to enter this training program for CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support.
However, Vigil International College screens learners according to the following criteria:
Additionally, international students must:
The cost of undertaking this course is:
• Onshore Students: $8,000
• Offshore Students: $9,900
Other Fees:
• Enrolment Fee: $250
• Material Fee: $1,250
Note: Please read the Vigil International College Student Handbook and other policies and procedures including Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy, RPL Procedure prior to enrolling.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in organisations such as aged care facilities, NDIS providers, community health services.
Employment pathways for graduates of the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support include:
Source:
https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/resources/little-ripples/jobs-of-the-future/industry/aged-care
https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/occupations/423111/aged-and-disabled-carer
Students enrolled in this course may also choose to study other courses that will support their Individual Support skills. Other options available for students may include the following qualifications:
*Currently not being offered by Vigil International College.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 15
Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Individual Support. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation as outlined below.
Packaging for each specialisation:
https://training.gov.au/training/details/CHC33021/qualdetails
Core Units
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
| CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Elective Units
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care |
| CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carer and family |
| CHCCCS033 | Identify and report abuse |
Vigil International College has a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process in place, which is detailed in the Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.
Prospective learners are informed of the RPL Policy and procedures prior to enrolment in the course through a variety of means, including:
Any course duration reduction as a result of RPL granted/ Credit Transfer to international students will be indicated on the Confirmation of Enrolment if granted prior to the issue of a visa or on PRISMS if granted after the issue of a visa.
RTO: 45894 | CRICOS: 04044M
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