CRICOS Course Code: 116256A

Duration: 52 weeks (inclusive of holidays)

Campuses: Brisbane | Hobart | Cairns | Adelaide

Study mode: Face to face

Course Description

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.

Entry Requirements

Students entering CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support must meet the following academic and English entry requirements:

Academic

• A candidate must be a minimum age of 18 year & above AND
• Completed the equivalent of Australian Year 11/12 or Certificate II or higher

English requirements

International students applying either off-shore or on-shore will require:

IELTS:

A minimum IELTS (General/Academic) test score of 6.0 or equivalent & up to 10 weeks of ELICOS course to be undertaken for every 0.5 level of IELTS requirement, before the commencement of the main VET course

Results older than two (2) years are not acceptable   OR

PTE:

A minimum PTE (Academic) test score of 52 or equivalent & up to 10 weeks of ELICOS course to be undertaken, before the commencement of the main VET course

Results older than two (2) years are not acceptable.

Career Opportunities

Possible job roles relevant to this qualification include:

• Aged Care Worker
• Community Care Worker
• Residential Support Worker
• Assistant in Nursing
• In-home Respite Care Worker
• Personal Care Giver and Support Worker
• Disability Support Worker
• NDIS Worker
• Disability School Support Officer
• Disability Service Officer

Course Structure

Students will need to complete the following 15 units of competency to attain the qualification.

The course requires learners to integrate technical skills and provide community service to customers for a minimum of 120 hours in duration.

Core Unit:

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:

CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support

Study Option: On Campus | Blended

Course tuition fees: Please contact Frontier Education for the current course fees.

Delivery Locations: Brisbane, Cairns, Adelaide & Hobart

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