Aged Care Courses

Course Outline – CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)

Weekday, Evening and Saturday programs.

CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support provides a nationally recognised qualification delivered with a specialisation in Aged Care and Home & Community Care, providing our graduates with broader employment opportunities.  This course is for people wishing to work in aged care facilities and the home care sector of the community services industry.

Our courses are designed to provide you with the confidence, knowledge, practical skills and qualifications to work in the following jobs:

• Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
• Home Carer
• Residential Support Worker
• Working with agencies providing support for people with disabilities and older people

Delivery Method

The training is delivered using a blended delivery model.  This means that training is delivered both in a classroom setting and also via Zoom where students and trainer meet on-line using their laptop or personal computer.

The course is delivered across three (3) timetabled options:

Daytime Courses – The program is delivered two days per week 9.30am to 3.30pm over approximately 25 weeks excluding school holidays and public holidays.

Evening Course – The program is delivered two (2) evenings per week 6.15pm to 9.15pm (Zoom sessions 6pm to 9pm) over approximately 43 weeks depending on school holidays and public holidays.

Saturday Course – Training is delivered every Saturday 9.30am to 3.30pm over approximately 41 weeks depending on school holidays and public holidays.

We specialise in training people who have been out of the workforce or education for a period of time. Our goal is to make your training relevant, inclusive and most importantly, enjoyable and fun.

Assessment

Assessment is conducted using a range of methods including written questioning, case studies, scenarios,

research tasks and practical demonstrations within the classroom setting and in the workplace.

Written assessments are completed online via our LMS (online campus).

In class assessments include various demonstrations and role plays

There is a 120-hour compulsory work placement component to this course, which is arranged for you by EmployEase and supported by a Mentor.  Placement is undertaken over a 3-week block, 15 days x 7am to 3pm shifts and is completed at the end of timetabled classes. We aim to arrange placement within 30 minutes of your home however this may not always be possible.  Students must be prepared to undertake some reasonable travel for placement.  Unfortunately, placement cannot be undertaken in locations which fall outside of our standard delivery areas.

Finally, students will complete a range of workplace tasks during their placement period, these are an additional and separate method of assessment.

Training / Career Pathways

Traditionally this course has very high employment outcomes, as this qualification is the minimum requirement for staff under the aged care industry quality framework. Demand for qualified staff outstrips supply.

Several units in this qualification can be credited across to CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support or the CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability. This is a great way to use existing units towards further qualifications and open up your career opportunities.

Entry Requirements

An entry requirement of this course is that you must provide a current Police check with no disclosures.  These checks are required to meet industry standards and are a pre-requisite to being eligible to undertake placement.   You cannot successfully complete this course without a clear police check.  Should there be any doubt about your ability to meet these criteria, please raise your concerns with a Course Advisor prior to enrolment.  EmployEase is unable to take responsibility for training undertaken, inability to complete placement or for any loss of fees due to a student being unable to provide a clear police check.

Pre-Training Review

The purpose of the review is to help us to understand your interests, background, your existing knowledge and skills and your career goals, and is designed to make sure the program is right for you, before you enroll.  The PTR involves an informal interview, a language literacy numeracy and information technology assessment.  To successfully complete this program students must have language, literacy and numeracy skills at Level 3 ACSF.  Mobile Phones or any translation devices are not permitted to be used during a pre-training review.  Students must also be competent in using email, creating word documents and uploading documents on-line.

Attendance

Students are required to attend minimum 80% of all classes.  In some circumstances a student may be prevented from undertaking assessment should their attendance not meet minimum requirements. Please refer to our Student Handbook for more information (see Further Information below).

Materials and Equipment

As a portion of this course is delivered via Zoom and students are required to complete assessments using our on line learning system, applicants must have:

• Easy access to a computer with internet and MS word
• Easy access to a document scanner or digital uploading resource
• Basic computer skills (able to create and upload a file; attach a file to email)
• Basic MS Word skills (able to create a word document)

Fees & Refunds

For further details refer to our Statement of Fees

Strict conditions are attached to the refunding of fees.  For further information, you are encouraged to read our Student Handbook available on our website.

Core Units

• CHCCCS015 – Provide individualised support
• CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCCCS023 – Support independence and wellbeing
• CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
• HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care (includes Manual Handling)
• HLTAAP001 – Recognise healthy body systems

Elective Units

• HLTINF001 – Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
• CHCCCS011 – Meet personal support needs
• CHCAGE001 – Facilitate the empowerment of older people
• CHCAGE005 – Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCHCS001 – Provide home and community support services
• CHCCCS025 – Support relationships with carers and families

Additional Learning and Support Services

All students undertaking training with EmployEase have access to a two-part Return to Study program and our timetabled Study Support sessions. Some additional support is also available after class by meeting with one of our qualified trainers. Student Liaison is available to provide support in relation to goal setting, time management, study skills and welfare issues by contacting EmployEase reception on (03) 9761 2156.

Additional Training Opportunity

Unit CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach.

This training program is optional.  Please let your Course Advisor know, prior to enrolment, if you wish to undertake this additional training opportunity.

Complaints and Appeals

For information about our Complaints or Appeals process, please refer to our Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedure available on our website or contact EmployEase directly for a copy.

Further Information

You are encouraged to access a copy of our Student Handbook from our website which will provide you with more detailed information see https://employease.com.au/policies-about-us/. 

If you would like further information or have a question about any aspect of this Course Outline or our Student Handbook, please call EmployEase on (03) 9761 2156

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