Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
National Code: CHC33021
Delivery Mode: Blended Learning - Classroom and online
Assessment Mode: Classroom and Online
Duration: 6-12 months including practical placement
Location: Station Road Burpengary Qld
Course Outline
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. 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. This qualification is also offered as Traineeship and is also Government Funded under the Skilled Assure Supplier (SAS).
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Overview
National Code: CHC33021
Delivery Mode: Blended Learning - Classroom and online
Assessment Mode: Classroom and Online
Duration: 6-12 months including practical placement
Location: Station Road Burpengary Qld
Course Details
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Academic Requirements:
There are no prerequisites for this nationally recognised qualification.
Admission Requirements:
There are no barriers to entry based on age (other than post school students over 16), gender, social or educational background. Students need to be able bodied and have the physical capacity to undertake the practical application of the program.
Student should have foundation skills at the ACSF levels listed below. This is tested during our Pre-training review. Each student is required to complete the Language, Literacy & Numeracy assessment to determine what level they are currently working at & if they are suitable to proceed with this qualification. Where students do not have skills, they may be provided with additional support to develop their literacy and numeracy skills to this level if appropriate, or alternatively they will be provided information on other more appropriate courses.
USI Requirements:
Learners are required to comply with Evidence of enrolments at the time of enrolment at time of enrolment with ONCALL Training College. Students are required to provide appropriate forms of IDs to confirm their eligibility to enroll in this course. Students are required to apply for unique student identification (USI) number while their study period in Australia and this information will be handed to the students at the time of orientation.
IT Requirements:
This qualification requires a basic understanding and use of computers and the internet. Support will be provided as required to develop the students’ skills.
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You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already achieved the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning. This learning could be gained through a formal qualification, non-accredited training or on the job learning at your workplace, also known as recognition of prior learning (RPL).
To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning that is:
Current
Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Nationally recognised units of competency
Costs
There are no fees for credit transfer applications. The recognition of prior learning (RPL) fee is $500 per unit. For more information, please refer to the Credit Transfer and RPL policy and procedure.
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This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
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Further training pathways from this qualification can be found on yourcareer.gov.au.
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To successfully achieve the CHC33021 – Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing and Disability), fifteen (15) units must be completed which are made up of:
9 core units
6 elective units, consisting of:
all Group A and all Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability).
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
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CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTWHS002 - Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
CHCCCS031 - Provide individualised support
CHCDIS020 - Work effectively in disability support
CHCCCS040 - Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS038 - Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCDIS012 - Support community participation and social inclusion
HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCDIS011 - Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCCCS041 - Recognise healthy body systems
CHCAGE013 - Work effectively in aged care
CHCAGE011 - Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCPAL003 - Deliver care services using a palliative approach
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Workshops run from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm on Mondays at our Nunawading campus.
Unit 17, 125 Rooks Road, Nunawading VIC
This course will be delivered using a blended delivery methodology. The blended methodology employed by ONCALL Training College will include an intensive face to face classroom training session including a theoretical and practical component along with on-line and self-study.
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As part of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) there is a mandatory requirement to obtain practical placement. Students often find placement hard to source and difficult to manage. Because of this, ONCALL Training College leverages our industry-based contacts to coordinate work placement for students where they will complete 120 hours.
This practical placement will not only assist in developing work-ready skills, but will also help to consolidate the skills and knowledge for some units.
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This qualification requires a basic understanding and use of computers and the internet. Support will be provided as required to develop the student’s skills.
All students are required to wear enclosed shoes and appropriate work clothing.
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The Assessment methods used in the assessments are:
Observation
Knowledge Questions
Projects
Portfolio of Evidence
Case Studies
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ONCALL Training College offers support services to any students who have questions or difficulties regarding the training as well as their future career development. Students with disabilities are encouraged to enrol in the course and will be appropriately supported.
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Employment opportunities could include training and support to promote independence and community participation, which may be provided as part of activities and programs in a variety of settings, including residential and centre-based programs.
The following occupations relate to this qualification.
Disability support worker
NDIS support worker
Care Assistant
Accommodation support worker
Personal carer
Community care worker
Field officer
The following employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:
residential group homes
training resource centres,
day respite centres,
open employment services
other community settings and in clients’ homes.
Respite Care Worker
Disability Support Worker
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) service provider
Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service.
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ONCALL Training College offers you a Payment Plan, which enables you to pay for the course over its duration. Your first instalment is required as part of the enrolment process. Following commencement, you will be debited electronically each week until the completion of your payment plan.
Payment Plan:
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) (15 equal payments, total payments $4,500)
Fee for service paid over $300 weekly instalments
1st Payment $300 at enrolment
2nd Payment $300 one week after first workshop
Each subsequent payment of $300 will occur every week to the completion of the payment plan.
Fees
Full Course Fees
Fee Type Student Fee
Government Subsidised Price** $150
Full Fee $4,500
Staff Fee* $3,000
* Discount applies to staff of approved partner organisations.
** The Certificate 3 Guarantee supports eligible individuals to complete their first post-school certificate III level qualification and increase their skills to move into employment, re-enter the workforce or advance their career via subsidised training.
Accreditation
RTO ID: 32535
This training course is a Nationally Recognised Certificate and meets AQF standards.