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CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

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The certificate III in Individual Support course will prepare you for work in the aged care industry. The training program will prepare you for a carer’s role in the aged care community and/or residential setting that follows an individualized plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability, or other health reasons.

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Workers involved in Individual Support need the physical capacity to deal with 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.

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Occupational titles include:

  • Personal care assistant (PCA)

  • Nursing assistant (AIN)

  • Home care assistant

  • Community support worker

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

CRICOS Course Code: 110295J

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Domestic & International students:

All students will need to complete a Pre-Training Review (PTR) before enrolling to ensure your suitability for undertaking this course. All students must complete a Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment as part of the PTR.

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  • Completed year 12 or equivalent​

  • Must be 18 years of age or above​​

  • Work Placement requirements: 

    • A satisfactory National Police Clearance (not older than 3 months at time of enrolment)

    • Completion of NDIS Online module- ‘Worker Orientation Module: Quality, safety and You’.

    • Completion of COVID-19 infection control training from Department of Health

    • Flu vaccination + updated vaccination record

    • Have a reasonable level of fitness to cope with standing, lifting, bending, twisting and reaching

    • Are physically, mentally and emotionally healthy to respond appropriately to personal needs​

                  Additional entry requirements for international students

  •            English requirements:

    •      meet one of the following English proficiency requirements:

      • Valid IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent, with no score below 5.0 in any band

      • Evidence of successful completion of at least five (5) years (full-time equivalent) study taught and assessed in English. 

      • Completion of an Australian Certificate III qualification or higher AQF level.

Delivery Mode

Class-based delivery: 20 hours/week

Work placement: 120 hours

Self-study sessions: Students need to allocate around 12 hours of self- study time per week to enhance their understanding and complete some assessment tasks.

Course duration

Total of 52 weeks:

  • 41 weeks of class-based sessions

  • 4 weeks of work placement

  • 7 weeks of holidays

Career Outcomes

  • Personal care worker

  • Personal care assistant

  • Home care assistant

  • Respite worker 

Pathway

After completion of this course, students may wish to undertake higher AQF level courses such as:

  • CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability

  • CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

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