CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability, or some other reason.

Job Outcomes

Residential Support Worker, Aged Care Worker, Home Care Assistant, Personal Care Assistant

Cost

The Course has no fees as it is funded under the Free in’23 government initiative.

Additional resource and student service fees may apply.

Course Outline

This course provides you with foundational skills and knowledge to work in the aged care Facility. You’ll learn to work with individuals to support their independence and wellbeing, in their homes or in community settings.

Through classroom learning, e-learning, and a practical work placement, you’ll learn to:

• Provide individualised support, both physical and social
• Maintain personal care and other activities
• Recognise healthy body systems
• Work with diverse people.

You will also learn valuable skills in following safe work practices and working legally and ethically.

Regulatory Requirements

WA Working with Children’s Check (WWCC), National Police Check, COVID-19 Certificate

Eligibility Requirements

There are no pre-entry study or qualification requirements, but to be eligible, you must:

• Reside in Western Australia;
• Possess suitable English language, literacy and numeracy skills (e.g. you will need to be able to read, understand and communicate care requirements on a care plan);
• Have a current COVID-19 vaccination (unless exempt); and
• Provide a copy of your passport or photo identification.

Prior to undertaking practical placement, you will be required to provide:

• Current Police Clearance (no older than six months) or NDIS Worker Screening Check; and
• A current flu vaccination (unless exempt).

Units to Complete

Core units

CHCCCS015	Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023	Support independence and well being
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCDIV001	Work withCHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically diverse people
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective units

Group A electives – AGEING specialisation (4 units)

Other Electives

CHCDIS001	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS002	Follow established person-centred behaviour supports

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.

Possible job outcomes from completing this course include:

You will have the skills to provide individualised care to those who require support due to ageing, disability, or some other reason. Our graduates find employment working in a range of residential and community settings via Auscare Staffing Solutions such as:

• Aged care facilities
• Residential group homes
• Day respite centres
• Clients’ homes.

Example job titles include:

• Care worker
• Home care assistant
• Care assistant
• Residential care worker
• Personal care assistant
• Support worker.

** This course will be delivered and assessed via classroom delivery, distance learning and online assessment.