Certificate III in Individual Support
CHC33015
Overview
With around a quarter of a million workers, this sector is still needing professional people to provide the personal, physical and emotional support required for Australia's rapidly ageing population. The government has prospected potential skills shortages in this sector.
Outline
Employment in residential care services has grown by 42.7% over the last 10 years*.
With around a quarter of a million workers, this sector is still needing professional people to provide the personal, physical and emotional support required for Australia's rapidly ageing population. The government has prospected potential skills shortages in this sector.
The nationally recognised CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Specialising in Ageing, Home and Community) is the first step in gaining the skills to operate effectively as a care worker or assistant in nursing in a residential aged care facility, or as a community care worker. You can access this course by direct entry but it would also be suitable for you if you have some experience and need to formalise your qualifications.
Offered in partnership with ICM Training, this course includes a practical work placement to give you experience in an operating aged care facility. This learning component will give you the practical, hands-on experience that you need to become fully job-ready and be able to step directly into a role.
You will also receive a selection of learning materials, including access to a simulated aged care facility, and you can connect with other like-minded people and form lasting friendships and networks via the OpenSpace learning portal.
* Source DEEWR, Profile of the Aged Care Workforce, page 4/5
This course is offered by Open Colleges on behalf of Integrated Care and Management Training.
Potential career outcomes
- Assistant in Nursing
- Care Worker
- Community Care Worker
- Home Care Assistant
- Residential Care Worker
- Residential support worker
| Course number | E1144 |
| Qualification name | CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support |
| Course duration | Maximum 12 months |
| Delivery Method | Online with Work Placement |
| Recognition | Nationally Recognised |
| Assessments | Demonstrations, Knowledge tests, Logbook, Presentations, Workplace Portfolio |
| Awarded by |
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Module 1
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs |
Module 2
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
Module 3
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Module 4
| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
Module 5: Elective
Chose one only, either Module 5 or Module 6
| HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication* |
Module 6: Elective
Chose one only, either Module 5 or Module 6
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour |
Module 7
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing |
Module 8
| CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families |
| CHCHCS001 | Provide home and community support services |
Education
There are no formal education entry requirements for this course.
Minimum age
You will need to be at least 16 years old. If you are under 18 your enrolment form will need to be signed by a parent or guardian.
English
This course involves reading learner guides and undertaking a range of written assessments and engaging in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 10 level.
If you haven't successfully completed English at Year 10 level, you can demonstrate equivalency through one of the following:
- Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate II level or higher; or
- 2 years relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication
Open Colleges recognises that not all people are able to read, write and perform calculations to the same standard. See the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Considerations section for more information on tools, resources and support services provided to by Open Colleges.
Computing
You will need access to a computer and the internet and have basic computing skills. Minimum specifications for your computer are:
All users:
- Microsoft Office 2010 or equivalent
- Broadband internet connection
- 2GB of RAM
- CD-ROM or DVD drive
- Adobe Reader XI or equivalent
- Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher.
- Access to printer and associated software
- Access to scanner and associated software
- Digital imaging software
- File compression software.
Windows users:
- Microsoft Windows 7 or higher (Windows 8 recommended)
- 1 Ghz or faster processer (2GHz recommended)
Mac OS users:
- Mac OSX v10.5 or higher (Mac OSX v10.6 recommended)
- 1 Ghz or faster processer (2GHz recommended)
Skills
To successfully complete this course, you will require basic computing skills. This includes:
- Creating, saving and editing Microsoft Office documents
- Accessing and searching the internet
- Downloading and saving documents from websites
- Uploading documents through websites
- Participating in online discussions
- Compressing image files.
Physical requirements
Students will need to be reasonably physically fit to undertake the work placement as the tasks and activities associated with the work placement may involve manual lifting and other physical activities.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy
Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies.
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| Name | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Cost | ||
| MCC Test Class | $3,175.00 |
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