CHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
The skills in this course must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
Course details
This course 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 course must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
To achieve this course, the student must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Selected University Details
The Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA) is a leading provider of quality education and training in Australian healthcare. With comprehensive, clinically-relevant courses, programs, and learning paths that are designed to optimise quality patient care and streamline operational processes, IHNA is a dynamic and quality-driven institution with a deep commitment to continuous improvement. IHNA’s primary focus and expertise is in the areas of nursing, health and community services such as aged care, disability support and early childhood education and care; with research and development underway into new areas such as health management and English Language studies. IHNA strives to serve the community by developing, implementing and delivering courses and professional development programs of exceptional quality that follow the needs of industry and equip healthcare professionals to achieve their highest potential.
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
Australia
Duration : 26 weeks
Delivery mode : Blended
Entry Criteria
- 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course*
- Successful completion of an Australian Year 10 course or equivalent.
- English language proficiency with a minimum score of IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic) or equivalent. The test must have been taken no more than 2 years before applying for this course.
With Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability) qualification in hand, graduates of the course will be able to work as a/an:
- Home Care Assistant
- Personal Care Worker
- Support Worker
- Disability Worker
- Senior Personal Care Assistant
- Care Assistant
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Residential Support Worker
- Community Access Coordinator
- Community care worker
- Community House Worker
- Residential Care Worker
- In Home Respite Worker
- Disability Service Officer
- Care Worker
- School Support Officer (Disability)
- Family Support Worker
- Care Service Employee
- Planned activity assistant
- Residential aide
- Field Officer (Community Services)
- Nurse’s Aide
- Transport Support Worker
There are no formal entry requirements for this course; however, applicants should demonstrate ability to perform tasks as required by the industry
IHNA Admission Requirements
- 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course*
- Successful completion of an Australian Year 10 course or equivalent.
- English language proficiency with a minimum score of IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic) or equivalent. The test must have been taken no more than 2 years before applying for this course.
*Mature age students (22+) may also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the applicant to meet course requirements.
Additional Requirements
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirementAll students are required to undergo the LLN test proffered by IHNA for their suitability to be determined for undertaking the course successfully.
Digital Literacy
- Basic computer skills covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use.
- Having own computer (desktop or laptop) to facilitate the training and assessment. Recommended Laptop requirements: Core i3 Processor, 4 GB of RAM, Operating system; Windows 7 or later version, Screen; 10” or higher, Microsoft Office or Open Office Program, Adobe Reader and Antivirus Program.
Professional Experience Placement Requirements
A satisfactory National Police Clearance or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
Required immunisation
Working with Children Check (WWCC)
A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check
Physical requirements that are necessary to pass the course objectives are:
- Strength: To assist with lifting and transferring a client, and perform CPR
- Mobility: To bend, stoop, and bend down to the floor; ability to move around rapidly; and to move in small, confined spaces
- Hearing: To hear through the stethoscope to discriminate sounds; to hear cries for help; to hear alarms on equipment and emergency signals; and various overhead pages
- Vision: To make physical assessments of client and equipment
- Communication: To communicate in both verbal and written formats; and interact with clients, staff, and faculty supervisors
Students must declare a disability or disorder (if any), or if they are on any medication which may require reasonable adjustments.