CHC33021
Certificate III in Individual Support
Course Overview
The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is a qualification that provides students with the ability to support patients who are in nursing homes, hospitals or clinics due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Workers will be expected to perform a range of tasks which may include: following care plans to provide care to clients, assisting with personal care (showering, bathing, shaving, toileting, oral hygiene, dressing), assisting with meals and feeding, assisting clients to move around, assisting with lifting and turning clients who are immobile or confined to bed and communicating with families.
The job role requires a person who is patient, has good communication skills, uses discretion and judgement, has a commitment to the rights of the elderly and disabled people to live dignified lives and who takes responsibility for their own outputs.
Type
Domestic
Delivery
Face-to-Face
Duration
12 months
Course Breakdown
Core Units
CHCCCS031
Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040
Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041
Recognise 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
Elective Units
CHCGRP001
Support group activities
CHCPAL003
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCAGE011
Provide support to people living with dementia
HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
CHCAGE013
Work effectively in aged care
CHCAGE007
Recognise and report risk of falls
Career Outcomes
- In-home Respite Worker
- Community Care Worker
- Home Care Assistant
- Residential Support Worker
- Field Officer (Community Services)
- Nurse’s Aide
- Care Worker
- Residential Care Worker
- Senior Personal Care Assistant
- Community House Worker
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, it is expected that students will have appropriate language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the training and assessment requirements.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You can apply for RPL if you have the knowledge and skills gained through work, formal study, volunteering, informal or formal training, social activities or general life experiences. If you feel that you may qualify for RPL, please contact our office for further information about the process to demonstrate your experience and knowledge.
Course Fees
Investment
- Course Fee
- $4,100.00
(this includes $400.00 non-refundable enrolment fee)
- Recognition of Prior Learning
- $1,600.00
Inclusions:
- Course learning and assessment material
- Coffee and tea
- Certification upon successful completion
Payment Plans
Alana Kaye believes that everyone should have access to quality education, which is why we have a range of payment options to choose from.
Up-front Payment
A payment of $1,400 is required prior to commencement of your course. This includes the non-refundable enrolment fee of $400 paid on enrolment. The remainder of the course fees can be paid on commencement or a payment arrangement can be negotiated by completing a Payment Plan Agreement.
We accept payments via VISA, MasterCard or bank deposit.
The Qualification will not be awarded until all payments are received.
Resources Required
Students are required to have access to a computer (or use an Alana Kaye computer) to complete assessment tasks. Alana Kaye are conscious of the environment and where possible, provide resources and assessments through our online learning portal.
If possible, please bring a laptop to workshops. Distance learning students must have access to a computer and internet.