Course Overview
This course addresses the unique needs of ageing Australians and those who require additional assistance.
We help Participants with the creation of individualised plans to support those who need it and provide you with the knowledge and understanding to empower the elderly and those living with a disability.
Individual Support Workers require empathy and understanding, which is why our course content includes specialised units that will help Participants use their discretion and judgement.
Successful completion of this qualification will achieve a Nationally Recognised Certificate.
| Qualification Name | Certificate III in Individual Support – Ageing (CHC33015) |
| Course Duration | 12 Months |
| Course Delivery | Online Blended Learning Classroom Based |
| Work Placement | Participants must complete at least 120 hours |
| Work Placement Requirement | Participants must have the current influenza immunisation and should be able to provide a flu vaccination receipt/certificate before commencing work placement |
| Course Fee | Enquire Now for more information |
What you will learn
- Providing emotional and practical support to clients of a residential facility
- Preparing and handling food and providing meals and assistance to clients within residential facilities
- Developing and assisting clients with their individualised care plans
- Managing conditions including how to assist clients with dementia
- Support and empower older people and their unique personal needs
Job Prospects
- Community Care Worker
- Community House Worker
- Personal Care Worker
- Personal Care Assistant
Study Pathways
- CHC42015 – Certificate IV in Community Services (Study with AETS)
- CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- CHC52015 – Diploma of Community Services
- HLT54115 – Diploma of Nursing
Entry Requirements
Participants are required to be competent in English and will undertake a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Assessment (LLN) prior to commencing the training.
Course Structure
This is a nationally recognised qualification.
Participants need to complete 13 units of competency.
• 7 Core Units
• 6 Elective Units
| Units | Core/Elective | Description |
| CHCCCS015 | Core | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS023 | Core | Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCCOM005 | Core | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Core | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG001 | Core | Work legally and ethically |
| HLTAAP001 | Core | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTWHS002 | Core | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| CHCAGE001 | Elective | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
| CHCAGE005 | Elective | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS011 | Elective | Meet personal support needs |
| CHCPAL001 | Elective | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCADV001 | Elective | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCMH5001 | Elective | Work with people with mental health issues |
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required for Participants undertaking nationally recognised training (qualifications, accredited courses, skill sets and units of competency) unless exempt.
This includes international Participants studying in Australia. If you don’t have a USI you will not receive your qualification or statement of attainment.