CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Entry Requirements

Completion of Australian year 10 or equivalent

VET for School students - Current Year 10 or above

Minimum IELTS of 5.5 or equivalent

Course Details

This qualification reflects the roles of health care workers in the community-setting home care and/or residential facilities who follow an individualised plan and provide person-centred care to individuals who may require support due to ageing or disability or from needing home support. The work involves using consideration and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for oneself. The students will gain a range of factual, practical, and procedural knowledge, as well as theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred care and approach.

120 hours of practical work placement and assessment at a residential/aged care centre is compulsory for each student to complete the qualification.

Qualification Units

Core Units (7 Units) CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people Elective Units (6 Units) HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using palliative approach CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia

Career Outcomes

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Care assistant

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Care worker in community

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Disability support worker

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In-home respite care worker

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Nursing assistant

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Planned activity assistant

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Lifestyle support worker

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Transport support worker

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Food services deliverer

Home care assistant

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