CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is a qualification that provides students with the ability to support patients who are in nursing homes, hospitals or clinics due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Workers will be expected to perform a range of tasks which may include: following care…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is a qualification that provides students with the ability to support patients who are in nursing homes, hospitals or clinics due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Workers will be expected to perform a range of tasks which may include: following care plans to provide care to clients, assisting with personal care (showering, bathing, shaving, toileting, oral hygiene, dressing), assisting with meals and feeding, assisting clients to move around, assisting with lifting and turning clients who are immobile or confined to bed and communicating with families.
The job role requires a person who is patient, has good communication skills, uses discretion and judgement, has a commitment to the rights of the elderly and disabled people to live dignified lives and who takes responsibility for their own outputs.
Course Breakdown
Core Units
CHCCCS031
Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038
Facilitate the empowerment of 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
Elective Units
CHCGRP001
Support group activities
CHCPAL003
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCAGE011
Provide support to people living with dementia
HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
CHCAGE013
Work effectively in aged care
CHCAGE007
Recognise and report risk of falls
Career Outcomes
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In-home Respite Worker
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Community Care Worker
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Care Worker
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Home Care Assistant
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Field Officer (Community Services)
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Nurse’s Aide
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Community House Worker
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Residential Support Worker
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Senior Personal Care Assistant
Pathways
Students can enter directly into CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support without prior qualifications. Students may choose to enrol into a double qualification with CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support or CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services.
REQUIREMENTS
To apply for a course of study at Alana Kaye College, you must meet the following entry requirements:
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You must be over 18 years or older at the time of application
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Evidence of acceptable English language test course as below (or equivalent):
IELTS: 6.0
TOEFL: 73
Cambridge English: 169
Pearson Test of English Academic: 54
Occupational English Test taken no more than two years before the student visa application is made: Pass (A or B)
English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) with exit point of 6.0 IELTS equivalent or higher: Completion
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Alana Kaye College provides high quality training as an Australian Registered Training Organisation with its head office based in Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory of Australia. Founded in 2010, it is an award winning organisation offering programs that are designed to be interactive, industry supportive, flexible, current, and a stepping-stone to further studies and increased job opportunities. Alana Kaye College trainers have recognised teaching qualifications and current expertise in both teaching and industry.
