The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support – Ageing offers diverse career opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the community. Whether supporting individuals living at home or in care, this qualification focuses on Disability, Ageing, and Home and Community care. Gain the essential skills to provide outstanding support for people with disabilities and become part of the journey toward building a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
There are tasks that must be completed in both a simulated environment and the workplace. Specifically, learners are required to:
12 months
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Learners must have computer literacy and literacy skills.
There are a wide variety of funding options available. From government funding through to fee-for-service. To find out what you are eligible for, click here.
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCCCS044 Follow established person centred behaviour support
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
A minimum of 120 hours of mandatory work placement is required. During this placement, students must actively engage with at least three consumers/participants and demonstrate competency across the full scope of required tasks, with a particular emphasis on personal care needs and support requirements.
For hours to be deemed valid, all work placements must be completed in the capacity of a voluntary or employed team member, and not as a sole trader.
All hours must be logged in the provided logbook
The consumers/participants supported must present with support needs relevant to the unit requirements.
Work placement requirements may be fulfilled through unpaid or paid employment within the organisation in which the student is currently employed, provided that the required number of suitable consumers/participants is available. Alternatively, students may complete additional placement hours by undertaking work with other eligible consumers/participants within the same organisation, or by completing placement at an alternative organisation where the required criteria can be met.
In addition, completion of a mandatory simulated personal care and manual handling training day (based in Sydney) is required to ensure safe, competent, and compliant practice in accordance with organisational policies and industry standards.
Education pathways after completing CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support may include:
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