CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing Specialisation

CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing Specialisation

This qualification replaces CHC30212 Aged Care, CHC30312 Home & Community Care and CHC30408 Disability.
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community care and/or residential facilities who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who require support due to ageing, disability or other reasons. To complete this qualification, students must complete at least 120 hours of work experience in a residential aged care facility to allow all competencies to be assessed on-the-job.

There is a need for a Federal Police Criminal Record check in all aged care and disability organisations and for all roles. The College recommends all prospective students obtain a Police Record Check prior to commencement to ensure any industry visits can be undertaken and access to workplaces approved.

Additional costs for students enrolling in this course include:

  • National Criminal Record Check (approx) $55 paid direct to NSW Police
  • Purchase of two CCNI work shirts for work placement at a cost of (approx) $50

Total number of units = 13 consisting of 7 core units and 6 elective units to obtain 1 specialisation qualification.

Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33015.
  • Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001)
  • Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
  • Facilitate the empowerment of older people (CHCAGE001)
  • Meet personal support needs (CHCCCS011)
  • Support independence and wellbeing (CHCCCS023)
  • Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002)
  • Provide home and community support services (CHCHCS001)
  • Provide support to people living with dementia (CHCAGE005)
  • Provide individualised support (CHCCCS015)
  • Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001)
  • Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005)
  • Deliver care services using a palliative approach (CHCPAL001)
  • Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (HLTINF001)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Course testimonials:

  • The course was an amazing interesting course, every day that I was there I learnt more and more! The actual venue was always neat and tidy and cleaned every day. It was a pleasure learning from Pauline, one of the best educators that I have had. Always informative and always has something new to share with us, either handouts or from personal history. Thank you for an amazing year and support!
  • Learning the communication skill and insight of cultural diversity. Knowledge improvement in all aspect of life encountered. Learning the most appropriate way of caring skills to take care others.

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