Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability)
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or 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).
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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To successfully achieve the CHC33021 – Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing or Disability), fifteen (15) units must be completed which are made up of:
9 core units
6 elective units
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 (core)
HLTWHS002 - Follow safe work practices for direct client care (core)
CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people (core)
CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically (core)
CHCCCS031 - Provide individualised support (core)
CHCCCS040 - Support independence and wellbeing (core)
CHCCCS038 - Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support (core)
CHCCCS041 - Recognise healthy body systems (core)
HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control (core)
Disability Electives
CHCDIS011 - Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 - Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 - Work effectively in disability support
Ageing Electives
CHCAGE011 - Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 - Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003 - Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Other Electives
CHCCCS001 - Address the needs of people with chronic disease
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
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The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability) has a mandatory requirement to obtain a practical placement. Students often find placements hard to source and difficult to manage.
DIVTEC Training College can solve this for you!
Through our industry partners, we can coordinate and place you where you will be able to complete the mandatory 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 that you study.
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Training Delivery
This course is delivered using a blended delivery methodology. The blended methodology employed by DIVTEC Training College includes face-to-face classroom training supported by online learning. Support is provided by your trainer on a needs basis through email and phone contact.
The face-to-face classroom sessions are important to demonstrate the practical components of the course. The practical component is conducted at DIVTEC’s simulated training centre located at 10 Station Road Burpengary Qld.
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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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DIVTEC 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. For assistance please call 3855 9215 or email training@divtec.edu.au
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Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are two ways a student may obtain credit towards their program of study.
Credit transfer is an administrative process, where a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) recognises and accepts Australian recognised qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by another RTO. There are no fees associated with a Credit Transfer.
RPL is the acknowledgement of a person’s skills and knowledge acquired through previous relevant training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject or a whole program (qualification). A student may apply for RPL after enrolling with the training provider. The student must supply evidence to substantiate the claim for credit. This may be a folio of all relevant documentation and must be assessed by the RTO for RPL to be granted. Unlike Credit Transfer, the student has not previously been assessed as being competent and must go through an assessment process to be awarded RPL. For this RPL process there are fees that must be paid.
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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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DIVTEC Training College offers you a Payment Plan, which enables you to pay for the Full Fee For Service 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.
For more details about the Payment Plan option please contact 3855 9215 or email: training@divtec.edu.au
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To be eligible for the discounted concession fee, you must meet any of the below criteria:
Hold a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card issued under Commonwealth law, or is the partner or a dependant of a person who holds a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and is named on the card;
Provides DIVTEC Training College with an official form under Commonwealth law confirming that the student, their partner, or the person of whom the student is a dependant, is entitled to concessions under a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card;
Is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
Has a disability; or
Is an adult prisoner.
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Individuals must:
be a Queensland resident
be aged 15 years or over, and no longer at school
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency
not hold a certificate III or higher-level qualification, not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training; and
not be enrolled in another qualification, not including foundation skills training.
For further information regarding your eligibility please click here
Course Fee Schedule
Fee Type Student Fee
*Subsidised (non-concessional): $150
*Subsidised (concessional): $75
Full Fee Price $4,500
Corporate and Partner Organisations: Price is dependent upon staff meeting State Government concession eligibility, or a
reduced Full Fee for Service price
RPL available. All prices are quoted at a per unit rate and may vary depending on unit selection.
* 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.
DIVTEC Training College has met the Government’s requirements to provide subsidised training. This gives vocational education and training (VET) students, parents and employers confidence that the training delivered by DIVTEC Training College will develop skills that are valued by industry and will lead to employment.