Certificate III in Individual Support [Ends June 2024]
Certificate III in Individual Support [Ends June 2024]
This qualification reflects the role of 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. Care for people needing support with a Certificate III in Individual Support. This course…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification reflects the role of 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.
Care for people needing support with a Certificate III in Individual Support. This course prepares students to provide individualised support in working roles. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person- centred support. This course is available with either a Disability or Aged Care specialisation.
What You’ll Learn:
effectively work and communicate in the health and community services industries
support independence and wellbeing for a diverse range of people
work ethically and legally
Career Outcomes
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NURSING ASSISTANT
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RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER
UNITS
CORE UNITS
Unit Code
Unit Name
CHCCCS015
Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023
Support independence and well being
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
ELECTIVE UNITS
Unit Code
Unit Name
CHCAGE001
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011
Meet personal support needs
HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
CHCAGE002
Implement falls prevention strategies
HLTINF001
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
REQUIREMENTS
AGE
Minimum age of 18 years or turning 18 years old prior to commencement of the course
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Year 11 Australian Senior High School Certificate, or equivalent (e.g. completion of Year 12 or High School in the students home country) with full academic results.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Upper-Intermediate English (equivalent to 6.0 academic or general IELTS) or successful completion of college LLN Test
REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION
Photo ID and evidence of citizenship (international students must provide copy of passport)
COMPUTER SKILLS & EQUIPMENT
Students on this course require computer access for learning purposes and to complete course assessments. As such, learners must have beginner/intermediate computing skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes, in addition to hardware requirements of a desktop or portable computer with keyboard, pointing device, speaker, web camera and microphone, and a broadband internet connection.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for this course must be able to make themselves available to undertake the industry placement that forms part of the training and assessment activity. Students must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to undertaking placement. Specific Updates to English Language Requirements for Student Visas: General Student Visa: The minimum IELTS score has increased from 5.5 to 6 (or equivalent). Packaged ELICOS: The minimum IELTS score to undertake a packaged English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) program has increased from 4.5 to 5.0.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
As the winner of the International Training Provider of the Year award at the Australian Training Awards in 2015, Charlton Brown has built a proud reputation over the past 30 years for providing high quality community services education and qualifications for international students. Community services qualifications at Charlton Brown provide the ideal balance between the latest theory and essential practical skills to ensure graduates are well prepared for their new career in the service of their communities. Through industry experienced and highly qualified trainers and assessors, Charlton Brown provides students with the best available learning experience through intentionally small class numbers in their modern Brisbane and Sydney campuses.
