Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
(CHC33021)
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Start your career in the healthcare sector with our comprehensive training program designed to prepare you for the vital role of a care worker.
- This qualification reflects the role of workers in community or residential settings who follow individualised plans to provide person-centred support to those requiring assistance due to ageing.
- It involves using discretion, judgement, and a range of technical knowledge to support the well-being of clients.
Learning Objectives
Our curriculum is carefully structured to ensure you gain the essential expertise required to excel in aged care environments.
- Develop essential knowledge to support personal care and well-being for people in aged care facilities or homes.
- Gain skills to operate effectively as a care worker in private, public, and community settings.
- Understand fundamental policies and practices required to implement individualised care plans.
Course Prerequisites
Before enrolling, please ensure you meet the following mandatory requirements to ensure your suitability for the program.
- Age: Must be 18 years or older at the time of commencement.
- Academic: Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent.
- Pre-enrolment: Completion of HEI’s pre-enrolment analysis, including an LLN (Language, Literacy, and Numeracy) assessment.
- Equipment: Access to a computer with internet, an active email address, and a web-browser-enabled mobile device.
Duration of the course
This program is delivered over a timeframe that balances comprehensive theory with vital practical experience.
- Total Duration: 51 weeks.
- Structure: 39 weeks of scheduled study/tuition plus 12 weeks of scheduled breaks.
- Work Placement: A minimum of 120 hours of mandatory work placement must be completed within the course duration.
Units of Competency
The following 15 units of competency must be completed to achieve this national qualification.
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (Elective)
- CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support (Core)
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Core)
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control (Core)
- CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems (Core)
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services (Core)
- CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia (Elective)
- CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing (Core)
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care (Core)
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically (Core)
- CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care (Elective)
- CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach (Elective)
- CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support (Core)
- HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication (Elective)
- CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion (Elective)
Course Prerequisites
Before enrolling, please ensure you meet the following mandatory requirements to ensure your suitability for the program.
- Age: Must be 18 years or older at the time of commencement.
- Academic: Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent.
- Pre-enrolment: Completion of HEI’s pre-enrolment analysis, including an LLN (Language, Literacy, and Numeracy) assessment.
- Equipment: Access to a computer with internet, an active email address, and a web-browser-enabled mobile device.
Duration of the course
This program is delivered over a timeframe that balances comprehensive theory with vital practical experience.
- Total Duration: 51 weeks.
- Structure: 39 weeks of scheduled study/tuition plus 12 weeks of scheduled breaks.
- Work Placement: A minimum of 120 hours of mandatory work placement must be completed within the course duration.
Units of Competency
The following 15 units of competency must be completed to achieve this national qualification.
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (Elective)
- CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support (Core)
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Core)
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control (Core)
- CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems (Core)
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services (Core)
- CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia (Elective)
- CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing (Core)
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care (Core)
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically (Core)
- CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care (Elective)
- CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach (Elective)
- CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support (Core)
- HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication (Elective)
- CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion (Elective)
Qualification Issued
Upon successful completion, students will receive a nationally recognised certificate.
- CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
