CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support – 112481B
Course Code: CHC33021
CRICOS Code: 112481B
Faculty
Community Services
Delivery Mode
Blended
Duration
52 Weeks
Course Description
Course Duration
Intake Dates
Entry Requirement
Award Requirements
Career Pathway
Vocational Placement
Pathway From Qualification
Units Of Competency
Course Description
Course Code: CHC43015 | CRICOS Code: 0101897
This course is designed for those who want o discover the role of becoming a support worker who is specialized in contributing a service to the aged; either residential or community based environments.
You as a aging supporter service worker will take responsibility for their own actions within the defined guidelines of the organization you represent and maintain the standard and quality of service at all times from the development, facilitating and review of individualized service planning and delivery of service.
You as individual who works for an organization may be required to demonstrate leadership qualities and show that you can give maximum quantity and quality of service within all limited parameters.
PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS:No pre-requisite knowledge or experience is required for this course.
Course Duration
Course Duration: 52 weeks
Intake Dates
Entry Requirement
The following are the Admission requirements of ISMT:
- Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
- Prospective students may be required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and/or a pre-enrolment interview.
- Must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
- Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, such as:
- IBT 60
- PTE 50
- CAE 169
- OET B
- General English Advanced or equivalent
- MOI Certificate
- Duolingo 95
- MET
- LANGUAGECERT Academic
- CELPIP General
- Certificate IV or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
- Must have basic digital literacy, including the ability to confidently use the internet and common software applications for learning purposes, completing assignments, and engaging with course content.
- Must be able to participate in training within a simulated workplace environment, including performing manual handling tasks.
Award Requirements
On completion of the course CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support the candidate will be awarded with the certificate of completion.
Candidates who partially complete the units required to complete the course will be presented with a “Statement of Attainment” for all units deemed competent by the candidate.
NOTE: It is mandatory to complete placement work hours to be eligible for attainment of this qualification.
Career Pathway
On completion of this course, it enables the student to seek employment as the following:
- Community Program Coordinator
- Residential Care Worker
- Support Worker (Community Services)
- Care supervisor
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Personal care worker
- Personal care giver
- Assistant Hostel Supervisor
- Personal care assistant
- Residential care officer
- Day Activity Worker
- Care Team Leader
Vocational Placement
This qualification requires that the learner complete a total of at least 120 hours of work placement in a regulated care service organisation in Australia.
All students need to complete their work placement which is an essential component of this qualification to consolidate the student’s knowledge within the education and care service.
Before commencing work placement students must meet the following mandatory requirements at their own expense.
Students will be communicated when to obtain these documents.
- National Police Check 30 days before placement using the link https://www.afp.gov.au/what-we-do/services/criminal-records/national-police-checks
- Complete a first aid course (HLTAID003 Provide first Aid)
- Evidence of current Influenza Vaccination as of the 1st May 2020 onwards is required.
Pathway From Qualification
After completing CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support you may progress to CHC52025 – Diploma of Community Services.
Units Of Competency
The CHC43015 Certificate IV In Ageing Support requires the completion of the following 18 Units (including 15 core and 3 electives).
| Core Units | |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with Diverse People |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage Legal and Ethical Compliance |
| CHCAGE004 | Implement Interventions with Older people at risk |
| CHCAGE003 | Coordinate Services for Older People |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet Personal Support Needs |
| CHCCCS023 | Support Independence and wellbeing |
| CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families. |
| CHCPAL001 | Deliver Care Services using a palliative approach |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of Older people |
| CHCAGE005 | Provide Support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS006 | Facilitate Individual Service Planning and Delivery |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interest and rights of clients |
| Elective Units | |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care |
** Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.
Related Qualifications
CHC43015 Certificate IV In Ageing Support – 0101897
Course Code: CHC43015
CRICOS Code: 0101897
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support – 112482A
Course Code: CHC43121
CRICOS Code: 112482A
CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services– 118783F
Course Code: CHC52025
CRICOS Code: 118783F