CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing

This qualification is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to work in the Aged Care industry in a residential care facility under supervision with clearly defined guidelines and services plans. This qualification reflects the role of support workers who follow an individualised care plan to provide person centred care to clients.

For more information, visit Jobs & Skills WA.

Units of competency

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing includes 15 units of competency.

• CHCCCS031 Provide individual support
• CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
• CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
• CHCCCS041 Recognise health body systems
• CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health
• 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
• CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
• CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
• CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Entry & eligibility requirements

There are no pre-entry study or qualification requirements, however to be eligible, you must:

• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident residing in Western Australia
• Demonstrate suitable English skills (language, literacy and numeracy). For example, demonstrate reading and understanding a care plan, communication skills
• Copy of your passport/photo identification

Prior to undertaking practical placement, you will be required to provide:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current COVID-19 vaccination (unless exempt)
• Current flu vaccination (unless exempt)

Career & study pathways

This qualification reflects the role of support/care workers or nurse assistants who are required to carry out direct care and support activities based on an individualised, person centred client plan while reporting directly to a supervisor.

Those with this qualification may wish to continue by studying CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support and/or a nursing qualification.

Mode of delivery, duration & assessment

The delivery of this qualification is a blended mode of online learning, regular attendance to face to face workshops, self study and practical placement. The total duration for this qualification may be between 6 to 12 months for completion and can be completed at a pace that suits the individual
student.

• Online learning
• Face-to-face trainer led sessions
• Practical skills & written assessments
• 120 hours work placement, arranged by Amana Living Training Institute

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment of your prior skills, knowledge and life experiences that can be transferred to complete aspects of your current course requirements.

You might already possess some of the skills or knowledge being assessed on this course. If so, you may not be required to complete one or more of the units of competency.

You first need to complete a RPL Application Form. This must be done when you enrol on the course.

To find out more about ALTI’s RPL process, please contact our Student Services Team

Qualification fees & charges

There is no cost for this course. This course is funded by the FEE FREE 2024 government initiative available from 1 January 2024.

For more information, please contact us.

The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees.

Qualifications and Statements of Attainment

Amana Living Training Institute is committed to ensuring all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Qualifications and Statements of Attainment are issued in accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 and will be recognised by other Registered Training Organisations nationally.

Amana Living Training Institute will recognise AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations.