CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)

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.

This course will help you to develop all required Skills and Knowledge to work in an ageing and disability facility. You will all the techniques and acquire knowledge work with individuals to support their independence and wellbeing in their home and facility settings.

During the training you will undertake theory components via classroom, E-learning and practical component in our well-designed simulated workplace environment.

This course is aimed at developing: 

Knowledge and skills to support and maintain personal care and wellbeing of people living in an age care facility or home.  

Skills and Knowledge to effectively operate as a Care worker in an age care facility including private, public, retirement villages, nursing homes and hostels under supervision. 

Knowledge of fundamental policies, procedures, and practices required to carry out activities related to an individualised plan. 

Unit of Competency

Core Units: 9 Units

Elective Units: 6 Units

After completion of this course, you will have the skills to provide individualised care to individuals who require support due to ageing, disability, or some other reason.  

• Care worker or assistant 
• Nursing Assistant 
• Residential Support Worker 
• Home care assistant 
• Personal care assistant 
• Community Worker 
• In-Home Respite Worker 

Please note all The Bright College also offers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for this course. 

The course duration includes a combination of workplace-based activities, tasks, workplace based and independent projects, self-study, work placement, and scheduled classroom/workshop sessions. 

• Domestic students with verified residential status 
• School leavers with secondary or above academic level aged 18 and above 
• Current care givers who want to formalise their experience and base knowledge, Unemployed, people wanting to change jobs, people wanting to join the age care industry. 

Candidate:

Domestic resident, dependent of student visa holder, or visitor/working visa holder.

If you are the primary holder of a student subclass 500 visa, you are not eligible to undertake this course. 

Students must: 

• Be at least 18 years of age or over at the time of commencement. 
• Successfully completion of year 12 or equivalent (e.g. IDBP, HSC, ACE etc.) 
• A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI). We recommend that you create your USI before you book your course. 

Other Requirement for Enrolments: 

• Proof of Identity (Which may include Copy of Passport, Driver’s Licence or Birth Certificate) 
• Current National police check 
• Academic Document 
• Proof of Covid 19 Vaccination Certificate 
• A Photograph (Passport or Selfie) 
• Emergency Contact Details (Name & Mobile) 
• Copy of residential status – Visa Holders 

Pre-Enrolment Requirements: 

• Additionally, you need to attend and achieve a satisfactory result on the language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test. The LLN test will be conducted either face to face in a hard copy or via our LMS: Moodle. The LLN test will determine whether the student needs additional support to achieve the following ACSF Levels- 
• Learning – Level 3, 
• Reading – Level 3, 
• Writing – Level 3, 
• Oral Communication – Level 3 
• Numeracy – Level 3 

Documentary requirement for work placement Access: 

• National Police Clearance (WA)
• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Screening Check 
• NDIS Workers training Certificate (i) Worker orientation Module (ii) Supporting Effective Communication Module (iii) Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals (iv) New Worker NDIS Induction Module 

 Follow the link: https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/

• Evidence of Flu vaccination
• International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate – Australian Government
• Infection Control Certificate
  Follow link https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/infection-prevention-and-control/hand-hygiene-and-infection-prevention-and-control-elearning-modules/infection-prevention-and-control-aged-care
• Hand Hygiene Certificate
  Follow Link  https://nhhi.southrock.com/
• First Aid Certificate HLTAID009 & HLTAID011 available at the Bright College
• Manual Handling Certificate – Non-Accredited available at the Bright College
• Medication Competency Certificate – Non- Accredited available at the Bright College
• Signed Statutory Declaration Form

INTAKE

Rolling weekly intake.

For further information, please call Student Support Officer on (08) 862443233.

STUDY MODE

All lectures are delivered face-to-face classroom-based learning using a variety of delivery methods and approved learning resources including:

ASSESSMENT

A variety of assessment methods are used to assess each unit of competency, including written responses, case studies, role plays, observations, practical demonstrations, and simulated workplaces.

Work Base Training

You will be required undertake 120 hours of work base training at an age care/disability care setting to successfully complete the skill set.

Entry Requirement

Students must:

• Be at least 18 years of age or over at the time of commencement.
• Successfully completion of year 12 or equivalent (e.g. IDBP, HSC, ACE etc.)
• A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI). We recommend that you create your USI before you book your course.

Other Requirement for Enrolments:

• Proof of Identity (Which may include Copy of Passport, Driver’s Licence or Birth Certificate)
• Current National police check
• Academic Document
• Proof of Covid 19 Vaccination Certificate
• A Photograph (Passport or Selfie)
• Emergency Contact Details (Name & Mobile)
• Copy of residential status – Visa Holders

Pre-Enrolment Requirements:

• Additionally, you need to attend and achieve a satisfactory result on the language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test. The LLN test will be conducted either face to face in a hard copy or via our LMS: Moodle. The LLN test will determine whether the student needs additional support to achieve the following ACSF Levels-
• Learning – Level 3,
• Reading – Level 3,
• Writing – Level 3,
• Oral Communication – Level 3

Delivery Method

Duration

Our Certificate III in Individual Support training duration is 52 weeks. This includes practical training and 120-hour work placement. For those wishing to complete the course at a faster pace, please contact the college to confirm your eligibility for shorter duration options.

Shorter duration courses are available to candidates with relevant experience and knowledge in the subject area. This will be assessed by our Enrolment team during the onboarding interview stage. Please contact our enrolment team if you would like to know more.

Fees

Tuition

* Tuition Fees will be varied depending on your chosen learning option. Contact the enrolment team on (08) 62443233 or email on admin@thebrightcollege.edu.au for further queries or fee structure.

Additional Information

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of Work Placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the Units of Competency.

Entry Requirement

Students must:

• Be at least 18 years of age or over at the time of commencement.
• International students on student visa
• Successful completion of year 12 or equivalent
• English Language (International Students) IELTS 6.0 or higher with a minimum score of 5.5 in each band

  Or

  Equivalent (e.g., EAL/ESL, ISLPR, CSWE etc.) English language test scores

• A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI). We recommend that you create your USI before you book your course.

Other Requirement for Enrolments:

• Proof of Identity (Which may include Copy of Passport, Driver’s License or Birth Certificate)
• Current National police check
• Academic Document
• Proof of Covid 19 Vaccination Certificate
• Emergency Contact Details (Name & Mobile)
• Copy of residential status – Visa Holders

Pre-Enrolment Requirements:

• Additionally, you need to attend and achieve a satisfactory result on the language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test. The LLN test will be conducted either face to face in a hard copy or via our LMS: Moodle. The LLN test will determine whether the student needs additional support to achieve the following ACSF Levels-
• Learning – Level 3,
• Reading – Level 3,
• Writing – Level 3,
• Oral Communication – Level 3

Delivery Method

Duration

Our Certificate III in Individual Support training duration is 52 weeks. This includes practical training and 120-hour work placement.

Tuition Fee

*Fees are subject to change and exclude Admin and Material fees, please contact college for confirmation.

Additional Information

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of Work Placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the Units of Competency.