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CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Do you wish to pursue your career in providing care to those with a disability? AICEs Certificate III in Individual Support provides students with the skills needed to enter a career in the disability support sector in ageing, community care and home care settings. A career in disability support is both challenging and rewarding, at AICE, where we assist students from point of enrolling through to completion by delivering hands-on training by our industry-expert trainers, and they prepare you for work in your new career.
In this course, you’ll learn how to implement client-centered care that focuses on the importance of empowerment in the care process. Life with a disability can be challenging, and support workers play an important role in the quality of life of thousands of Australians each day.
By combining the Ageing and Disability specializations, graduates of this program are equipped to provide specialized care to clients with disability in roles from aged care AINs and personal care attendants, to disability support workers providing care to clients of all ages.
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability, or some other reason. These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. 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.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards, and industry codes of practice.
These workers:
  • Carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in an aged care or disability support setting;
  • Carry out activities in accordance with individualised plan; and
  • Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Course Duration

1 Year 

Course Delivery
The course is provided through trainer led classroom mode of delivery which include the following.
  • Face to face (classroom) delivery
  • Self-study and Knowledge tasks
  • Simulated learning activities / Project Tasks
  • Work placement
Assessment
Assessment methods
  • Knowledge Task (KT)
  • Simulated Activity / Project Task (PT)
  • Presentation / Role-plays
  • Work placement Task
  • Workplace Observation
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-requisites or any other training package entry requirements for this course. However, it is strongly advised that individuals complete lower-level qualifications and/or acquire industry experience prior to enrolling in the course.
AICE has in place admission criteria for courses in its scope as required by its ‘Application and Enrolment Procedure for VET Courses’ to ensure that candidates meet industry requirements.
  • Applicants are required to be 18 years old and above
  • Applicants are required to have successfully completed an ACSF test and demonstrate competence as working at Level 3 for all indicators
  • It is also essential for the student to possess basic computer skills.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
Work Placement Requirements
  • A satisfactory National Police Clearance / Australian Federal Police Clearance Certificate (AFP) / NCC will be required for all practical placements.
  • Working with children Check
  • Current Vaccination/Immunization Certificate and Proof of Immunity
  • NDIS Clearance Check
Qualification Requirements
Students must complete a total of 15 units including 9 core units and 6 elective units listed below.
Core Units
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
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
Elective units
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
Students enrolled in this course must complete a mandatory work placement of 120 hours. Note: students are required to source their own work placement.
For more information, please visit https://training.gov.au/training/details/CHC33021
Pathways to Further Study
Candidates may progress to higher level qualifications within and/or across the community sector such as;
  • CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
  • CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability
  • CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services
  • HLT47321 Certificate IV in Health Administration
  • HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
  • HLT57715 Diploma of Practice management
Employment Outcomes
After successful completion of the program, the candidates may gain employment in aged care service center, disability support center, residential group homes, training resource centers, day respite centers and open employment services, other community settings and clients’ homes.
Occupational titles may include:
  • Accommodation Support Worker
  • Assistant in Nursing
  • Care Assistant
  • Care Workers
  • Care Service Employees
  • Community Care Worker
  • Community Hours Worker
  • Community Support Worker
  • Disability Service Officer
  • Home Care Assistant
  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Personal Care Giver
  • Personal Care Worker
  • Residential Care Worker
  • Support Worker
Course Fees
Concession – $0.00*
Non-concession – $0.00*
* Please note that the below eligibility criteria will apply to be eligible for free training; you must have left school*, have your primary place of residence in Western Australia, and are either:
  • an Australian citizen; or
  • a permanent visa holder; or
  • a visa sub-class 309, 444, 785, 790, or 820; or
  • a bridging visa E holder (subclasses 050 and 051) who has made a valid application for a visa subclass 785 or 790;
  • Ukraine citizens who are holders of a visa subclass 449 or 786;
  • Afghan citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449; or
  • Holders of a bridging visa who are eligible to work and who have made a valid application for a subclass 866.
  • a dependent or spouse of the primary holder of a visa subclass 457
  • a bridging visa holder who has made a valid application for a visa subclass 866; or
Year 12 school students who are leaving school can access a subsidised training place from 23 October 2023.
First Nations people, young people, people out of work or receiving income support, unpaid carers, people with disability, and women facing economic insecurity are particularly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity for fee free training.
For more information, please visit the FAQs below for details: https://www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/skillsready#frequently-asked-questions

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