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(CHC33015) Certificate III in Individual Support – Ageing

Start your career in the growing aged care industry.


8 weeks

Full time


26 weeks

Part time


35 Hours per Week

Full time

8 Hours per week

Part time


120 Hours of Work Placement

Course Value

$4,400

$400* – Gov Subsidised Fees

$2200 – Full Fees

The Certificate III in Individual Support provides you with the qualifications and expertise to work in the growing aged care industry. You will learn the necessary skills and knowledge to care for the needs of older and disabled people, support their health and wellbeing and work with their individualised plans.

Studying with Enable College means you will be supported every step of the way by experienced trainers and friendly staff. Our graduates emerge with the required skills, knowledge and practical workplace experience to care for and support older people in a variety of settings.

National Accredited Training

You may need to be COVID Double Vaccinated as Care Providers may require this for you to be able to complete the Work Placement component of the course.

About this course

The Certificate III in Individual Support provides you with the qualifications and expertise to work in the growing disability industry. You will learn the necessary skills and knowledge to care for the needs of older people, support their health and wellbeing and work with their individualised plans.

Studying with Enable College means you will be supported every step of the way by experienced trainers and friendly staff. Our graduates emerge with the required skills, knowledge and practical workplace experience to care for and support people with a disability in a variety of settings.

Enrolments may be subject to change when there are new releases to the Training Package.

 

Is this career path right for me?

Do you enjoy helping people? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of the elderly and the disabled? Do you have:

  • A friendly and caring approach?
  • The ability to relate to people from a wide variety of backgrounds?
  • Tact and sensitivity?
  • A respectful approach to clients?
  • Patience and a sense of humour?
  • Reliability and flexibility?
  • The ability to be a good listener?
  • Team working skills and the ability to use your own initiative?

If you answered yes to the above, then this course will help you begin a rewarding career in the health care industry.

 

How much will it cost me?

Fee for Service

The fees include First Aid & Manual Handling.

$2163.00

National Police Clearance (issued through SAPOL)

Additional Cost

$68.00

DHS Checks

Additional Cost

$63.25

Eligible subsidised

(Participant Eligibility Criteria apply, Visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for Participant Eligibility Criteria), from 29 November 2021

$400.00

The fees include First Aid, Manual Handling, National Police Clearances and DHS clearances.

Important: A $150 re-enrolment fee applies for students who do not complete within the completion time.

Entry Requirements

The following entry requirements need to be met prior to course commencement:

  • Must be over the age of 18 years at the time of course induction
  • Must be able to participate in 120 hours of work placement
  • Ability to gain a clean police clearance
  • Complete all enrolment processes as per the Enable College enrolment policy and procedure
  • Students must have access to a computer, email, and internet

Fee for Service Students

  • Meet LLN requirements by completing Enable College LLN test
  • Complete a Verbal Assessment (see Verbal Assessment Policy and Procedure – FFS)

Eligible Subsidised Students

  • Complete CSPA assessment and the Upfront Assessment of Need (Eligible subsidised students) process
  • Attend suitability interview – see Enable College Suitability and Support Needs Checklist and Verbal Assessment Policy and Procedure (Eligible subsidised students)

Pathways in Individual Support

The CHC33015-Certificate III in Individual Support provides you with the qualifications and expertise to work in the growing aged care industry. Our graduates emerge with the required skills, knowledge and practical work experience to care for and support older people in a variety of settings.

 

CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) Pathway chart

Possible Outcomes

  • Personal Care Worker
  • Community Care Worker
  • Home Care Assistant
  • Residential Care Worker

Study Pathways

The Community Services Training Package promote continued development of workers through attainment of higher level qualifications. Pathways can go via both the Vocational and Higher Education sectors. Students can pathway into courses such as Certificate IV in Disability, Certificate IV in Ageing Support and Diploma of Nursing.

Course Units

This course is made up of 7 Core units and 6 electives. Our range of electives is based on our experience, knowledge and understanding of what employers and the industry are looking for.

 

CORE UNITS [7]
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised 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

 

AGEING Specification [6]
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
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development

 

Recognition of prior learning

If you have existing knowledge or skills relating to the requirements of this course you can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL may be granted for knowledge or skills obtained through prior education, training, work and life experiences.

RPL fees are $200.00

 

Credit Transfer

If the student has a prior Qualification or a Statement of Attainment issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework from any state or territory, the RTO will automatically give exemptions for those units of competency provided they are current. Credit transfer will be provided on the student record.

 

Other related courses

Certificate III in Individual Support Ageing
Certificate III in Individual Support Disability
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Certificate IV in Disability
Certificate IV in Mental Health

Delivery

This course is offered as both full-time (20-25 study hours per week) and part-time (15 study hours per week) either on campus or through our blended learning model.

Through our blended learning model, you will receive course materials to work through at your own pace as well as attend practical training seminars as required As part of this course, you will also have the opportunity to experience real life situations through work placement.

Optional study tutorials are available every Wednesday evening. Friday morning, and on arrangement with the trainer that is assigned to support the student. The assessment due date is one every 2 weeks for a full-time student and one assessment per month for a part-time student.

Whichever delivery method you choose, our experienced trainers will support you every step of the way.

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