CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
This qualification reflects the roles of health care workers in the community-setting home care and/or residential facilities who follow an individualised plan and provide person-centered care to individuals who may require support due to ageing or disability or from needing home support. The work involves using consideration and judgement in…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification reflects the roles of health care workers in the community-setting home care and/or residential facilities who follow an individualised plan and provide person-centered care to individuals who may require support due to ageing or disability or from needing home support. The work involves using consideration and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for oneself. The students will gain a range of factual, practical and procedural knowledge, as well as theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred care and approach.
Qualification Units
Core Units (7 Units)
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 (6 Units)
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using palliative approach
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
Career Outcomes
Care assistant, Care worker in community, Disability support worker, In-home respite care worker, Nursing assistant, Planned activity assistant, Lifestyle support worker, Transport support worker, Food services deliverer, Home care assistant
Articulation & Pathways
Gaining a qualification from the Adelaide Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT) earns you credit towards a degree at universities or higher education providers across Australia. The amount of credit granted varies with universities and higher education providers. Currently, AIBT has credit arrangements with the following institutions:
- The University of South Australia (UniSA)
- Flinders University
- Torrens University Australia (TUA)
- Southern Cross University (SCU)
REQUIREMENTS
Completion of Australian year 10 or equivalent
VET for School students – Current Year 10 or above
Minimum IELTS of 5.5 or equivalent
Require physical attributes suitable for placement in the individual support industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment and clients (i.e. to assist a client in transferring themselves to and from bed)
Students may be entitled to gain course credit and/or recognised prior learning before commencing the course which may exempt them from some of the units of competency.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Adelaide Education Group (AEG) is a multi-sectored and dynamic Australian education group, delivering government accredited courses from School to Postgraduate level for local and overseas students. AEG comprises the Adelaide International School (AIS), Adelaide Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT), Adelaide Institute of Higher Education (AIHE), Adelaide Research Institute (ARI) and the Adelaide Independent School Alliance (AISA).
