Need advice?
One of our experienced course advisers will advise you.

Already an Academies student?
Contact our professional staff and course coordinators.

MELBOURNE COURSE

Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Why Choose This Course

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to  follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. A great program to start your career in aged care! 

For more information about  courses, please visit Skills Training Australia.

Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021)

CRICOS Course Code: 113448F

Duration: 3 terms (30 college weeks)

Cost: A$2,500 /term

Unit CodeUnit Title
CHCCCS031Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of older people receiving support
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths- based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 Work Effectively in disability support
Vocational / Employment Outcome:Aged Care Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Residential Care Worker, In-home Respite Worker, Accommodation Support Worker

Practical Placement:

  • Students must undertake their practical placement off campus over 40 hours per week over 3 college weeks in the last term.
  • Skills Training Australia has an extensive list of industry partners and will organise the practical placements for all students within Metropolitan Melbourne. A current and satisfactory Police Record Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS number are mandatory and a copy must be provided to Skills Training Australia prior to commencing placement. If students do not have these documents, we will assist students to apply for this during the first term of the course. It is also mandatory to have an annual Influenza and Covid-19 vaccination prior to placement in an Aged Care setting. Students will be required to provide evidence of this.