CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Course Overview

Career outcomes

Training / Career Pathways

Course Infomation

How is the course delivered?

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is delivered via face-to-face and also online learning. This means that training is delivered both in a classroom setting and also online using their laptop or personal computer.

As part of the course, students are also required to complete a 120-hour work placement which is organised by EmployEase.

The course is delivered across three (3) options:

1. 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.
2. 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, plus Saturday practical classes.
3. Self-Paced Online – Typically 6-9 months, depending on students own pace

Here at EmployEase, 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.

Core Units

• CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
• CHCLEG001     Work legally and ethically
• CHCCCS040     Support Independence and wellbeing
• CHCCCS031     Provide individualised support
• CHCCOM005   Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCDIV001     Work with diverse people (core)
• HLTWHS002    Follow safe work practices for direct client care
• CHCCCS041     Recognise healthy body systems
• HLTINF006      Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control (core)

Bridging Units (Pre-requisite)

• CHCDIS011      Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strength-based approach
• CHCDIS020      Work effectively in disability support

Elective Units

• CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care (elective)
• CHCAGE011 – Provide support to people living with dementia (Elective)
• CHCCCS001 – Address the needs of people with chronic diseases
• CHCPAL003 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• CHCCCS036 – Support relationships with carer and family
• CHCDIS012 – Support community participation and social inclusion

Who Is the course for?

This course is designed for people who have no prior experience in aged care or disability support and would like to gain a qualification to start their career. Our goal is to make your training relevant, inclusive and most importantly, enjoyable and fun.

We specialise in training a wide range of people with different backgrounds and experience, including:

1. People who have been out of the workforce or education for a period of time
2. People looking to change careers
3. Parents looking to get back into the workforce with a family-friendly course timetable
4. People who are experienced / currently working in aged care who do not hold a formal nationally accredited qualification

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 (Pre-Training Review) involves an informal interview, a language, literacy, numeracy and an 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 online.

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).

What are the entry requirements?

Each student 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 a 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 a placement, or for any loss of fees due to a student being unable to provide a clear police check.

Assessments

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 that 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.

Additional Information

Materials and equipment

As a portion of this course is delivered via Zoom and students are required to complete assessments using our online 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)

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.

Fees and Refunds

Course costs vary based on your eligibility for Government Funding. Enquire today and find out if you are eligible!

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.

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.

Complaints or 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.

Student Handbook

Click here to view the student handbook.