CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support
Do you enjoy supporting people and making a difference in people’s lives? Then this course is for you. This qualification reflects the role of support workers in the community and/or residential setting following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Do you enjoy supporting people and making a difference in people’s lives? Then this course is for you. This qualification reflects the role of support workers in the community and/or residential setting following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.
Employment Opportunities
The community services and health industries is the fastest growing workforce sector, experiencing the greatest need for employees, with 24% of workforce growth in 2012, increasing at a rate of 3% each year or 170,000 jobs. As an individual support worker you are employed in a job where you can empower individuals in your own community. This role is a rewarding job and a great way to give back to your community by making a difference in people’s everyday lives.
What does this mean for you?
Real opportunities for you – So get qualified with SGSCC International and kick start your rewarding and challenging career today.
This qualification may provide an appropriate pathway into higher level qualifications, such as those in aged care, mental health, disability and home and community care.
What will you learn?
- The roles and responsibilities of a Care worker
- The principles of Person Centred Care
- To provide personal care and support to people
- To support people in maintaining their independence
- To identify healthy body systems
- To carry out activities related to an individualised plan
- To assist with medication
- To support people living with dementia
- The principles of identifying and maintaining a healthy body system
- The key elements of safety in the workplace
- To provide care during the palliative process
Rewarding and fulfilling career options include:
- Working within a Residential Aged Care Facility
- Being a Home and Community Provider
- Being part of a Voluntary Organisation that offers care
With further study, become a:
- Team Leader
- Supervisor
- Manager
Work Placement
This course requires work placement which will be organised by SGSCC. Work placement (unpaid) is a compulsory component of the course where you will be assessed in the workplace.
120 hours.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 18 years or older
- Upper intermediate level of English (IELTS Score of 6.0 or equivalent)
All students must undertake the following:
- Working with Children Check
- Criminal Record Check.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
St George and Sutherland Community College is an institute offering vocational, accredited, and leisure courses and programs to cater for the life-long learning and development needs of the community. The College offers programs in areas such as arts and crafts; children and teen’s programs; fitness, dance and sport; lifestyle; online learning; business, IT, careers and coaching; disability programs; languages; and literacy and English language programs. The College is located in Jannali, a suburb of Southern Sydney, New South Wales. Courses are also offered at several locations throughout the region.
