CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
If you have a passion for working with our precious older population or are interested in pursuing a career in this well needed field this course is for you. The course can be done completely online from anywhere in Australia. This is a comprehensive course with high quality course materials so you are well prepared to start a career in Aged care.
This is a Nationally Recognised Qualification recognised by the Australian Government so it is recognised anywhere in Australia and by all government bodies.
9 core units and 6 elective units must be completed successfully for the award of the Certificate.
Units
CHCCCS038 — Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
HLTINF006 — Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCCOM005 — Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 — Work with diverse people
HLTWHS002 — Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCCCS040 — Support independence and wellbeing
CHCLEG001 — Work legally and ethically
CHCCCS031 — Provide individualised support
CHCCCS041 — Recognise healthy body systems
CHCAGE011 — Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 — Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003 — Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCCCS017 — Provide loss and grief support
CHCGRP001 — Support group activities
HLTHPS006 — Assist clients with medication
Course Outcome:
There is 4 weeks of compulsory work placement.
This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities under direct or regular supervision within clearly defined organization guidelines and service plans.
These workers:
- Carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in an aged care setting
- Carry out activities related to an individualised plan
- Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers
Pathways and Credits:
This course has the scope to receive some credits towards the Bachelor of Health Sciences, if interested in this please contact us before enrolment so we can advise accordingly.
Career Options:
Successful completion of the course will enable you to work as:
- Accommodation support worker
- Assistant in nursing
- Care assistant
- Care worker
- Home care assistant
- In-home respite worker
- Support worker
- Aged Care worker
- Care service employees
- Community care worker
- Community support worker
- Field officer
- Personal care assistant
There are many other possibilities with this versatile course. Many of our students who do this course are either working in the aged care industry and want to do a qualification to get a better role or are interested in entering this most sought after and rewarding industry.
Course Duration:
1 year
Entry Requirements:
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) has no entry requirements.
However, the ability to read, comprehend, discuss and analyse printed information in English and to write statements, solve basic problems and work effectively with clients, colleagues and supervisors are essential skills required to fulfil the work role