Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) – CHC33021
Course Description
This certification reflects the responsibilities of individuals working within communities, homes, or residential care facilities, operating under supervision and direction as part of a diverse team. They adhere to personalized plans to offer person-centered assistance to those in need, be it due to aging, disability, or other circumstances.
These individuals uphold accountability for their tasks within their job scope and delegated duties. They possess a spectrum of factual, technical, and procedural expertise, coupled with a foundational understanding of the principles and methods essential for delivering person-centered aid.
Adherence to Commonwealth and State/Territory laws, Australian standards, and industry guidelines is imperative when applying the skills outlined in this certification.
Completion of a minimum of 120 hours of practical work, as outlined in the Assessment Requirements of the competency units, is necessary to attain this qualification.
Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) qualification provides for employment in the following roles:
- Support Worker
- Nursing Assistant
- Assistant in Nursing
- Care worker
- Aged Care Worker
- Personal Care Giver
Online Delivery: Self-Paced
- Online delivery for 15 units of competency through the E-Learning system
- Vocational Placement of at least 120 hours
- Trainers/Assessors being available Monday – Friday between 8:30am – 4:30pm AEST through email and/or telephone
- Simulated workshops held at our training locations (as timetabled), if required
- The opportunity to attend weekly trainer-led study support sessions via Zoom for the duration of your course (optional)
- Self-paced (up to 12 months to complete)
The target learners and entry requirements for this course must:
- be over 15 years of age, and no longer attending secondary school
- undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Skills Indicator assessment questionnaire
- obtain security clearance*
- ability to undertake vocational placement, which includes manual handling tasks
- have technological skills to undertake computer/online work and have access to a computer and software with the following minimum specifications- Microsoft Windows XP, or later, or Mac OS X or above; Microsoft Office or equivalent and Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Flash Player and up to date internet browser
Please be advised the following documents will be required to be submitted with your enrolment:
- Proof of ID: Colour copy of Passport or Driver’s License.
- Unique Student Identification Number (USI)
- Colour copy of Certificates and Statement Results for any previously attained or partially completed qualifications completed in or recognized in Australia If you do not hold a USI Number or have forgotten your USI Number, please visit the link provided below: https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-usi
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| CHCCCS031 | Provide individualized support |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
| CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCCCS041 | Recognize healthy body systems |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care |
| CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
To receive an award for this qualification Students are required to complete all units listed above as competent and meet the requirements of at least 120 hours of vocational placement within a period of 12 months.
Vocational Placement
All students will be required to complete either a Vocational placement Log Book or if an Existing worker, a Workplace log book of at least 120 hours of direct care within an approved aged care facility or community services organization. Getmycourse has a partnership with leading Aged Care Providers with whom we will coordinate your placement. For those who do not wish to attend Getmycourse’s selected placement, you will have the opportunity, in coordination with Getmycourse to source your own alternative vocational work placement location.
It is a requirement to obtain security clearance* before you can commence your placement.
Vocational placement is structured workplace learning; a vocational placement student log book is developed to support you to meet the requirements of all tasks to be completed during your placement. Vocational Placement is an important part of the program that has been designed for students to apply the theoretical knowledge gained to a practical level in a workplace environment. This practical approach to learning will prepare students to ease into 120 hours of on-the-job training required to gain the qualification. All students undertaking vocational placement will be required to organize their own transportation to and from the vocational placement host organization’s facility.
*Security Clearances: Some qualifications require a security clearance (e.g., police check, valid blue card and/or yellow card) in order for the student to be eligible to undertake practical and/or vocational placement. Additionally, individual host organizations may have different requirements regarding vaccinations. Please discuss these with our Administration Team during the enrolment process and/or refer to the Getmycourse website for more information. Please note there are mandatory vaccination requirements within each state and it is up to the student to ensure they are complying with their own state, territory legislation and workplace organization policies and procedures.
- Eligibility Check
- Submission of requirements for the enrolment
- Once everything is reviewed and approved, you will receive a Welcome Email from the Admin with instructions
- You will then be endorsed to one of our licensed trainers or Trainer assistant.
- The trainer offering the diploma of Community Service in Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane will get in touch with you to talk about your experience in the industry and guide you on how to start collecting evidence and will touch base with you and give you feedback until you finish the course
- Certificate will be issued Within 12 weeks of receiving sufficient and complying evidence of competency in all applied for units of competency.
