CHC33015

Certificate III in Individual Support

Are you looking for a rewarding career that helps people? Perhaps in support work or aged care?

Study a Nationally Recognised Qualification in Individual Support to begin your career in the aged care sector!

Nationally Accredited Qualification

Short Course Length

Industry Growth: Very High

Fee Free with Government Funding*

Convenient Class Location

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Future Growth: Very Strong

Employment in the Individual Support sector is projected to grow by 28% over the five years to 2026 compared to 2021.

Source: labourmarketinsights.gov.au

Improved Work Status: 72.6%

Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.

Source: myskills.gov.au

Average Weekly Pay: $1,559

This is the average weekly full-time earnings for Aged Care Workers in Australia as of 27th of July 2022.

Source: myskills.gov.au

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- Daneil

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Detailed Information About the Course

Entry Requirements

There are no academic entry requirements for this qualification. Students are required to provide their Unique Student Identifier (USI) which we can assist with, photo identification and meet the language, literacy and numeracy requirements.

Course Overview

This qualification is for those who want to work in the community or in a residential setting, following a customised plan to give person-centred assistance to individuals who may need it due to ageing, disability or other circumstances.

Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for their 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.

After successfully completing this nationally accredited qualification, you will be competent in the skills required to work as a:
- Aged Care Worker
- Home Care Assistant
- Personal Caregiver - Respite Care Worker

Training Delivery Mode

This course is predominantly classroom based. Training is delivered through our Registered Training Organisation: Gateway Training Academy RTO ID 32305.

Recommended Course Structure

The CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) requires your employees to complete 13 units of competencies: seven (7) core and six (6) elective units.

Core units

HLTWHS002 Follow Safe Work Practices for Direct Client Care
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support

Elective units

CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Eligibility For Government Funding

You are eligible for a subsidised training place under the NSW Smart and Skilled Program if you are:

an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen
no longer at school
living or working in New South Wales
15 years and over

Please contact us today to discuss the full eligibility requirements.