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
52 weeks
20 Hours/Week
4 Terms
CRICOS Code
097994F
Course Discount
Gold Coast Campus
Start dates
24 January 2022
19 April 2022
11 July 2022
3 October 2022
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
HLTINF001
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
CHCPAL001
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTAID011
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
- Students must be aged 18 years and above
- Evidence of acceptable English language test course as below:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 5.5
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), internet based test 46
- Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) 162
- Pearson Test of English Academic 42
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
Darwin
- Course Fee
- $6,500.00
- Application Fee (non-refundable) – $300
- Resource Fee – $200
- Tuition Fee – $6,000
- Tuition Fee Per Term (First Payment)
- $2,000.00
- Tuition Fee Per Term (Sub Payment)
- $1,500 x 3
Contact international@alanakaye.edu.au for information on discounted fees.
Gold Coast
- Course Fee
- $6,500.00
- Application Fee (non-refundable) – $300
- Resource Fee – $200
- Tuition Fee – $6,000
- Tuition Fee Per Term (First Payment)
- $2,000.00
- Tuition Fee Per Term (Sub Payment)
- $1,500 x 3
Contact international@alanakaye.edu.au for information on discounted fees.
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Recognition of Prior Learning for All Campuses
(Per Unit of Competency) - $500.00
- Course learning and assessment material
- Qualified industry expert trainer
- Student support
- Coffee and tea
- Certification upon successful completion