CRICOS Course Code: 116256A

Duration: 52 weeks (inclusive of holidays)

Campuses: Brisbane | Cairns

Study mode: Face to Face | Simulated Training

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.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

Students entering CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) must meet the following academic and English entry requirements

Academic

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

• Applicants must have completed Australian Year 11 or an equivalent qualification.

English requirements

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

• IELTS (General or Academic): Overall score of 5.5.

• PTE Academic: Overall score of 46.

• Validity of Results: English language test results must be no more than two years old.

• Additional English Language Support: Applicants who do not meet the required English proficiency level may be required to complete up to 10 weeks of English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) before commencing their main VET course.

LLND:

• As part of the enrolment process, students are required to complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Digital (LLND) test prior to course commencement.
• The test will be assessed by an authorised Frontier Trainer/Assessor.
• If students do not meet the recommended English and/or LLND requirements, they will be referred for additional support with an ACSF Support Plan.
• Students may also be asked to undertake further Language, Literacy, and Numeracy training, such as ELICOS programs at other institutes (Frontier does not offer ELICOS programs).
• Students are requested to meet the Student Support Officer for guidance and/or support.
• Additional support strategies will be implemented if LLND difficulties are identified during training.

Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Digital (LLND)

If students do not meet the recommended English and/or LLND requirements, they will be referred for additional support, which will be provided by the Institute through an ACSF Support Plan. Students may also be asked to undertake further Language, Literacy, and Numeracy training, such as ELICOS programs at other institutes, to ensure they receive appropriate support and guidance. Frontier does not offer ELICOS programs. Students are requested to meet the Student Support Officer to seek guidance and/or support.

In the event that a Trainer and Assessor identifies students with LLND difficulties, or where students require or request additional LLND support, appropriate strategies will be implemented to assist them with their learning. Additional support will be provided by the Institute through the ACSF Support Plan.

Career Opportunities

• Aged Care Worker

• Disability Support Worker

• Personal Care Assistant

• Home Care Assistant

• Community Care Worker

• Residential Care Worker

• Support Worker

• Personal Care Worker

Course Structure

• Total number of units = 15

  • 9 core units
    6 elective units

Core Units

• 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

Course tuition fees: Please refer to the fee policy

UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER

All students undertaking nationally recognised training in Australia are required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
A USI is a reference number made up of numbers and letters.
The USI provides students with online access to their training records and results (VET Transcript) through their USI account.
Refer to the link https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi, Create your USI