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    CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

    This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting to provide person-centered support to people who may require support to ageing, disability or some other reason.

    The Certificate in Individual Support will qualify students to work in aged care facilities, the community and supported residential services. Aged Care facilities include private, public, retirement villages, nursing homes and hostels. Workers report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.
    • This course will prepare you for a job in the Care industry.
    • You will be required to study 9 core units and 6 electives.
    • AMES Australia will organise an aged care work placement for 150 hours for each student. All students are supervised during their placement.
    • The Department of Health has now listed a mandatory requirement for all staff working in Aged Care Facilities to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This also applies to students on work placement.
    • All AMES applicants will be required to show proof of vaccination upon enrolment.
    • All AMES Australia industry certificate courses provide specialist English language support for refugees and migrants.

    What will I learn?

    • The activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in an aged care facility or in a home.
    • Carry out activities related to an individualised plan.
    • See details of the course modules to be studied.

    How will I learn?

    The course will be offered in blended learning model

    • Classroom-based Learning, where the student attends AMES' campus with a Teacher/Trainer present
    • Online Learning, where the student studies remotely off campus using training materials that are provided online or correspondence by the Teacher/Trainer

    Industry Partners

    Employment and traineeship opportunities are available with our industry partners:

    • Arcare Aged Care
    • Adare Care
    • Cumberland View Aged Care
    • Doutta Galla Aged Services
    • Lifeview
    • MiCare
    • TLC Aged Care 

     

    For more information visit AMES Australia online service standards.

    • Courses and Units

      CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)

      Nominal Hours

      Cluster 1

       

       

      HLTINF006  Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

       

       

      HLTWHS002  Follow safe work practices for direct client care

       

       

      CHCCCS040  Support independence and wellbeing

      		  

       

      CHCCCS038  Facilitate the empowerment

      		  

       

      CHCCCS031  Provide individualised support

       

       

      CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

      		  

       

      CHCCCS041  Recognise healthy body systems

      Cluster 2 

       

       

      CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services

      		  

      Cluster 3

      		  

       

      CHCDIV001  Work with diverse people

      		  

       

      CHCPAL003  Deliver care services using palliative care approach              

       

       

      CHCAGE011  Provide support to people living with dementia

       

      CHCDIS011  Contribute to ongoing skills development using strength based approach 

       

       

      CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support

      		  

       

      CHCDIS012  Support community participation and social inclusion

      		  

       

      CHCAGE013 Work effectively in Aged Care

      		  
       VU23524 Engage in straightforward casual conversations and spoken transactions.  Supplementary
      VU23527 Read and write straightforward informational texts. Supplementary
      Total course hours
      		  

      Under SEE Program, in addition to all the units in this qualification, you will be provided with 2 additional LLN Units to improve your oral communication, reading, and writing skills for success in VET courses.

      VU23524 Engage in straightforward casual conversations and spoken transactions.

      VU23527 Read and write straightforward informational texts.

    What jobs can I apply for after completing this course?

    • Community house worker
    • Home care assistant
    • Assistant in nursing
    • Personal care assistant
    • Residential care worker
    • Community Access Coordinator
    • Accommodation Support Worker
    • Care Service Employee
    • Family Support Worker
    • School Support Officer (Disability)

    What further education can I do after completing the course?

    CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support (not offered at AMES Australia); CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability (not offered at AMES Australia); Short Courses

    Eligibility

    Should be 18 years old or older - All potential learners will undertake an interview. Language and numeracy skills should be at least ACSF level 2 - Police check required for placement

    Course duration

    32 weeks plus 150 hours of practical work placement

    Course dates

    Monthly intakes - enquire for specific start dates

     

    Information sessions scheduled every Tuesday at 02:00 PM via Zoom.

     

    Upcoming face-to-face information sessions

    • 31 October 2024 (9:30 AM - 12:30 PM) - Duke Street Community House, 27 Duke Street Sunshine 3020
    • 1 November 2024 (9:30 AM - 12:30 PM) - Community Hub Barton Primary School, 90 Everlasting Blvd, Cranbourne West VIC 3977
    • 7 November 2024 (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM) - Community Hub at Hampton Park Community Centre, 32 Somerville Rd, Hampton Park VIC 3976
    • 7 November 2024 (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) - Manor Lakes Community Learning Centre, 86 Manor Lakes Blvd, Manor Lakes VIC 3024

    Locations

    Cost

    This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Please refer to the schedule of fees for more information here or contact AMES Australia to check your eligibility for a concession fee.

    There may be extra charge of up to $200 learning materials, first aid certificate, police check & etc. 

    A fee concession to a student enrolled under the Asylum Seeker VET Program can then be granted in accordance with the Guidelines about Fees.

    Course Eligibility

    An intermediate level of English is required, however your English level will be assessed on application.

    Skills First

    One of the following should also apply:

    • an Australian Citizen
    • a Permanent Resident
    • a holder of a permanent visa
    • a New Zealand citizen

    Individuals who are eligible to participate in the Asylum Seeker VET Program.

    How to Enrol

    Enquire now to find out:

    • your eligibility
    • cost
    • arrange a time to have your English level assessed

    The course will be run subject to enrolment numbers.

    Register Interest

     

    This course can be taken under the Government Subsidised Funding Programs below:

    Skills First