Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing Support) – Units of Competency

1. CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support
   Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

2. CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
   Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

3. CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing
   Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

4. CHCCCS041 – Recognize healthy body systems
   Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

5. CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
   Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

6. CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
   Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

7. CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
   Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

8. HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
   Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

9. HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care
   Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

10. CHCAGE011 – Provide support for people living with dementia
    Elective | Group A (Ageing) | No pre-requisite

11. CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care
    Elective | Group A (Ageing) | No pre-requisite

12. CHCPAL003 – Deliver services using a palliative approach
    Elective | Group A (Ageing) | No pre-requisite

13. CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
    Elective | Group C | No pre-requisite

14. CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues
    Elective | Group C | No pre-requisite

15. HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
    Elective | Group C | No pre-requisite

You will need to complete the minimum hours of vocational placement for CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Care (Ageing) (minimum 120 hours)
You will be assisted in securing your vocational placement in an Approved Aged Care Service / Facility and be mentored by a qualified experienced Aged Care Service Team Leader.
During vocational placement you will put into action everything you have learnt throughout your course.

The Certificate III in Individual Support and Care (CHC33021) will prepare you to become qualified as a disability support worker and will provide you with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for this demanding but rewarding career. Career outcomes include:

⦁ Aged Care Worker
⦁ Home Care Assistant
⦁ Residential Care Worker

Your allocated trainer and assessor will formally assess your skills, knowledge and understanding.  Assessment is competency based, this means you will be required to show / demonstrate the required competencies for the units of competency you are studying.

In order to ensure that your assessment is valid, reliable, flexible and fair, Our trainers will conduct assessment as per the assessment conditions for each unit of competency you are studying.

Assessments have the following sections Activities, Questioning, Project, and Observation which span across these different tasks.   Some of the assessment tasks are ‘stand-alone’ or they may be a combination of these methods of assessment.

There may be:

⦁ Written Tasks: Written assessments include case studies, question-answer type tasks, written reports and assignments, including reflective evaluations, self-evaluations,  project work, demonstrations and class presentations.

⦁ Observation: Your trainer will observe your performance of tasks in real or simulated workplace environments.  This includes participation in role-plays, group discussions and demonstrations of practical skills and knowledge.  Students on vocational placement will be observed by a qualified professional.

⦁ Vocational Placement: Vocational placement provides the opportunity to observe professionals in your vocation, gain skills specific to your vocation, engage and interact with your community, and most importantly, to apply what you have learnt in the classroom to the ‘real-world’ vocational environment. You will be mentored and supported by an industry professional and have a valuable opportunity to learn in a structured workplace environment.  Your teacher as well as the industry professional will both observe your ability to apply the skills, knowledge and attitudes required in workplace situations and environments.

⦁ Examination: This includes written or spoken ‘question-answer’ type tasks in an examination. 

⦁ RPL: You may already have the skills and knowledge.  For more information about Recognition of Prior Learning Student Information, please discuss with one our team.

Mixed / Blended

The formal learning takes place through a structured program of instruction through face to face delivery with your trainer at our campus.

You will be able to learn from your trainer and classmates as you study together through a combination of formal classroom based learning and independent study / research.

– Further support is provided at the weekly Class Tutorial Support sessions with your teacher.
– Face-to-face classroom delivery (20 hours of scheduled contact per week) and
– Placement – 120-hours (compulsory)
– This includes real world experience through vocational placement for students enrolled in Individual Care qualifications