CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Entry Requirements

• You must have completed year 10 or equivalent or be considered a mature aged student.
• All applicants must also complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills (LLND) assessment at AHEA.
• All applicants are required to have access to computer and internet.

 

Course Duration

• 37 weeks (approximately), including 3 weeks of Supervised Field Placement
• Additional placement time may be required if assessed as Not Yet Competent
• AHEA usually does not hold classes during periods designated as school term breaks by the West Australian Department of Education or on gazetted public holidays.

 

Delivery Mode

•  Full Time:
  • This course requires participants to complete up to approximately 5 hours of individual prereading and preparation before each class.
  • AHEA’s classes are are small in size, usually  a maximum of twelve students. This allows for a more intense form of instruction and personalised delivery.

• RPL/RCC: Contact the Academy if you need more details.

 

Course Costs

•  Go to our Fees and Charges page or contact the Academy for current course costs.
• Please note that the course costs do not include The National Police Clearance or Medical Clearance which is an industry requirement.
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) may be available at a discount to eligible participants of various Programs. These programs may be funded by the Commonwealth Government and the Government of Western Australia – call the Academy for current details.

 

Qualification Information

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 required support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

Occupational titles may include:

• Individual support worker
• Residential support worker
• Community care worker

 

Study Pathways

Those successfully completing this qualification can progress to the following qualification (for details of these ask the enrolling staff)

•  Certificate IV in Ageing Support

 

Please Note

*** All units require students to demonstrate that they have gained competence from on-the job training (Supervised Field Placement).

*** Students must ensure they can obtain a National Police Clearance and a NDIS Clearance. This is not provided as part of the course and is the responsibility of the student. Students may also be required to provide a medical clearance at their own expense.

*** For students who are undertaking Supervised Field Placement and they are pregnant, we require a letter from their General Practitioner stating it is safe for them to continue with the Supervised Field Placement.

*** All resources are provided on loan for use by students during the course.