CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support

Discover Certificate III in Individual Support with Equinox College.

CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support

Course
Overview

CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support

Get started in Aged Care or Disability services

Qualified personal care workers who work across jobs in health, aged care and disability care are in high demand, with the industry set to lead Queensland’s employment growth into 2024. Around 50,000 new Queensland jobs are forecast to be generated in the healthcare and individual support industry over the next 12 – 24 months.

This course is suited to those who want a career change, are re-entering the workforce or want to kick off a meaningful and rewarding career with excellent employment prospects.

This qualification reflects the role of support workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

Become a Personal Care Worker

The role of a Personal Care Worker has a variety of names, such as: Support Worker, Community Care Worker, Assistant in Nursing, to name a few, but the one thing they all have in common is their duties and responsibilities are alike. Working as a Personal Care Worker, you would be expected to:

Promote the person’s independence
Treat people with respect and dignity
Support people with domestic tasks
Assist people with their personal care needs, this can include: grooming, eating, personal hygiene needs, showering and bathing

FACE 2 FACE CLASSROOM-BASED TRAINING

On Campus – Morayfield QLD
On Campus – Honiara, Solomon Islands

RECOGNISED PRIOR LEARNING

Skills Recognition

LEARN @ HOME

Study from home Australia-wide with trainer support

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Upcoming Programs

There are currently no openings available for this course.

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Course
Units

CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing/Disability)

As part of this training, you will be required to complete 15 units of competency:

9 core units
6 elective units

CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically (core)

CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services (core)

CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people (core)

CHCCCS031– Provide individualised support (core)

CHCCCS040– Support independence and wellbeing (core)

CHCCCS041– Recognise healthy body systems (core)

HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care (core)

CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support (core)

HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control (core)

Ageing Electives

CHCAGE011– Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCPAL003 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach

CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care

Disability Electives

CHCDIS011 – Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

CHCDIS012 – Support community participation and social inclusion

CHCDIS020 – Work effectively in disability support

Course
Fees

RPL – $1,200
$200 on enrolment (non-refundable)
Payment Plan available
$85 per week for 12 weeks
(see our RPL page here for more details)

Full Fee for Service – $3,100
Course fee ($2900) plus Enrolment fee ($200)
$200 on enrolment (non-refundable)

Payment Plan available
$115 per week for 26 weeks

Online – $1,700
Course fee ($1500) plus Enrolment fee ($200)
$200 on enrolment (non-refundable)

Payment Plan available
$60 per week for 26 weeks

Extra Info

Entry Requirements

There are no academic entry requirements for this course. Successful applicants will need to:

Achieve a level of language, literacy and numeracy appropriate for a Certificate III course
Be able to handle physical aspects of the role
Be emotionally equipped to handle the role
Have a passion for caring for the elderly

Employment Outcomes

You might work in:

Hospitals providing assistance with education to patients for the purpose of improving their; lifestyle choices, diet, and exercise tolerance

Residential Aged Care Facilities providing competent personal care assistance under the direction of a Clinical Care Team

In-home Aged Care providing and delivering individual and personalised care and resources to clients, so that they may continue to live in their homes

Disability Services providing the best possible services and support to enhance the lives of people with disabilities and their families

Mental Health Services providing recovery oriented support to clients including in relation to social supports, links to mental health treatment, housing and employment services and a quality lifestyle in the community

Student Support

We want our students to succeed and go on to really enjoy the work they do in the industry they love, so we have put together a Student Support Program to assist in that journey.

We can provide phone support – Students can organise personal tutorial sessions over the phone. This support is flexible to the needs of the students. It can be an opportunity to seek feedback on assessment prior to submission or seek assistance with assessments.

Resume preparation – Prior to placement or completion of the course, students may access tools and resources to have a personal Resume created that is tailored towards individual support work and includes recent studies and placement experience. Resume development is achieved through face-to-face or over the phone one-on-one sessions.

Interview skills – An interview/coaching workshop is in-built into the course. This workshop provides advice and assistance to students on what to expect during job interviews.

Ongoing Support – Your journey with Equinox College does not end once you finish your course. We may be able to provide you with customised employment support, by marketing high achievers to employers who are actively recruiting.

Practical Placement

Click here to view more information about our Practical Placement Program.

It is important to view this information regarding how we plan and implement our mandatory placement program to ensure you can meet the requirements of the program.

Benefits and Inclusions

Access to qualified and industry current trainers and assessors
Practical work placement arranged for you at one of our approved host organisations
Practical sessions in our Skills Centre to prepare you for your placement
Assessment in the workplace for existing workers in the industry
All course materials, tuition, work placement and support services are included in the total course cost