CHC33015
Certificate III in Individual Support
Course Overview
The 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
International
Delivery
Face-to-Face
Duration
12 months
CRICOS Code
097994F
Course Discount
Gold Coast Campus
Start dates
March & July
Course Breakdown
Core Units
CHCCCS015
Provide individualized support
CHCCCS023
Support independence and well being
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units
CHCAGE001
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011
Meet personal support needs
CHCHCS001
Provide home and community support services
CHCPAL001
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTAID003
Provide first aid
Career Outcomes
- In-home Respite worker
- Community Care Worker
- Care Worker
- Home Care Assistant
- Residential Support Worker
- Field Officer (Community Services)
- Nurse’s Aide
- Disability Service Officer
- Community House Worker
- Residential Care Worker
- Senior Personal Care Assistant
- Family Support 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
- $3,480.00
(this includes $400.00 non-refundable enrolment fee)
- Recognition of Prior Learning
- $1,500.00
Students are responsible for the purchase of textbook/s relevant to this qualification. Payment plans are available.
Inclusions:
- Course learning and assessment material (excluding textbook/s)
- Coffee and tea
- Certification upon successful completion
Payment Plans
Students are required to pay course fees prior to commencement of their term.
Resources Required
Students are required to have access to a computer (or use Alana Kaye’s computer lab) to complete assessment tasks. Alana Kaye are conscious of the environment and where possible, provide resources and assessments in an electronic format. If possible, please bring a laptop to workshops.