CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Course Description

This course aims to equip students with the essential expertise and understanding necessary to offer assistance and care to clients with disabilities. The program reflects the responsibilities of support workers who are committed to delivering personalised care that aligns with an individualised care plan, following strict guidelines and service plans while being supervised.

Entry Requirements

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

• an Australian citizen; or
• a permanent visa holder or holder of visa subclass 309, 444, 449, 785, 786, 790, or 820; or
• a dependent or spouse of the primary holder of a visa subclass 457 or 482**; or
• a bridging visa holder who has made a valid application for a visa subclass 866; or
• a bridging visa E holder (subclasses 050 and 051) who has made a valid application for a visa subclass 785 or 790.
• Reside in Western Australia;
• Possess suitable English language, literacy and numeracy skills (e.g. you will need to be able to read, understand and communicate care requirements on a care plan);
• Have a current COVID-19 vaccination (unless exempt); and
• Provide a copy of your passport or photo identification.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI). We recommend that you create your USI before you book your course.

Additionally, you need to attend and achieve a satisfactory result on the language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test. The LLN test will be conducted either face to face in a hard copy or via eLearning: Moodle. The LLN test will determine whether the student needs additional support to achieve the following ACSF Levels-

Learning – Level 3,
Reading – Level 3,
Writing – Level 3,
Oral Communication – Level 3
Numeracy – Level 3

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

• Current Police Clearance (no older than six months) or NDIS Worker Screening Check; and
• A current flu vaccination (unless exempt).

Units to Complete

1	CHCCCS031	Provide individualised support
2	CHCCCS038	Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
3	CHCCCS040	Support independence and wellbeing
4	CHCCCS041	Recognise healthy body systems
5	CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
6	CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
7	CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
8	HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
9	HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care
10	CHCAGE011	Provide support to people living with dementia
11	CHCAGE013	Work effectively in aged care
12	CHCDIS011	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
13	CHCDIS012	Support community participation and social inclusion
14	CHCDIS020	Work effectively in disability support
15	CHCPAL003	Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Possible job opportunities

You will have the skills to provide individualised care to those who require support due to ageing, disability, or some other reason. Our graduates find employment working in a range of residential and community settings via Auscare Staffing Solutions such as:

• Care worker
• Home care assistant
• Care assistant
• Residential care worker
• Personal care assistant
• Support worker.

Course Overview

This course provides you with foundational skills and knowledge to work in the aged care Facility. You’ll learn to work with individuals to support their independence and wellbeing, in their homes or in community settings.
Through classroom learning, e-learning, and a practical work placement, you’ll learn to:

• Provide individualised support, both physical and social
• Maintain personal care and other activities
• Recognise healthy body systems
• Work with diverse people.

You will also learn valuable skills in following safe work practices and working legally and ethically.

*Please note all Auscare Training Organisation courses are also offered via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
** This course will be delivered and assessed via classroom delivery,work based training and online assessment.