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Certificate III in Individual Support – Ageing & Disability

CHC33021

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Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

There are 15 units of study in CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support – Ageing & Disability

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Employment Opportunities

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

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Course Delivery

This course is delivered via

  • Class Based – Face to Face
  • Virtual Class – Via Zoom
  • Online – Self-Paced
  • Recognition Prior Learning (RPL)

Class Based (face to face):

Regular classes are run from our Brisbane and Gold Coast training locations providing you the flexibility to fit in with your schedule. All classes are delivered by qualified, industry experienced Trainer Assessors who work closely with students to optimise their learning experience. Students will attend mandatory class one day per week (Mondays) and attend Vocational Placement at an approved disability or aged care facility.

  • One day mandatory classroom based training per week ( Every Monday from 8.30am – 4.30pm for 24 weeks)
  • The opportunity to attend additional classroom based training on Tuesdays (8:30am – 4:30pm) and trainer-led study support sessions every Wednesday (9:00am – 12:00pm) for the duration of your course
  • Vocational placement of at least 120 hours
  • Hard copy workbooks and learning resources
  • Rolling intake, start anytime!

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)
  • Enrol anytime, start anytime!

RPL

  • If you consider yourself to already have the knowledge and skills for the qualification, any person currently working in the industry has the opportunity to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment-only pathway.
  • You will be required to successfully demonstrate that you have acquired the required knowledge and skills specified in the training package through formal, non-formal and informal learning. To demonstrate your knowledge and skills assessed via the RPL process, please take our skill assessment below and select RPL on your enrolment form.

Take a 60 sec Skill Assessment Check Now to determine your eligibility for RPL.

Study Program

Certificate III Individual Support is delivered via both Face-to-Face Class-Based Learning and DP Learning@Home Program, offering a mixture –

  • self-paced
  • online
  • blended
  • on-the-job
  • block or day release for apprentices
  • a combination of the above
Training Locations

This course is delivered online Nationally.

Class-based or practical training may be delivered at the locations below.

DP Training Campus

  • Brisbane – 162 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
  • Gold Coast – Level 3, Unit 7, 52 Davenport Street, Southport QLD 4215
Course Entry Requirements

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

 

RPL: Students must provide evidence of employment in the industry providing direct care and have the ability to complete a workplace log book equivalent to at least 120 hours.

Enrolment Requirements

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 Licence.
  • Unique Student Identification Number (USI)
  • Colour copy of Certificates and Statement Results for any previously attained or partially completed qualifications completed in or recognised 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
Fees & Funding
  • Course Fee- $2150
  • RPL assessment – total assessment fee $1500, then if applicable , $100 per unit of gap training capped at 10 units

A $250 deposit is required prior to commencing training and assessment, with fortnightly and monthly payment plans to pay the remaining fees.

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Course Structure

Certificate III in Individual Support – Ageing & Disability is made up of 15 units of competency, which reflect the needs of the industry.

Unit codeUnit Name
CHCCCS031Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCAGE011Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCDIS012Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS011Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS020Work 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 organisation.  DP Training has a partnership with leading Aged Care Providers with whom we will coordinate your placement. For those who do not wish to attend DP Training’s selected placement, you will have the opportunity, in coordination with DP Training 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 organise their own transportation to and from the vocational placement host organisation’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 organisations may have different requirements regarding vaccinations. Please discuss these with our Administration Team during the enrolment process and/or refer to the DP Training 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 organisation policies and procedures.

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