CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Release 6)
CRICOS Code:0100353
Course Duration:
Domestic Student - 26 Weeks plus 120 work placement hours
International Student - 52 weeks (12 weeks break and 120 hours of work placement inclusive)
Please note that this course is superseded, as it has been replaced by a more current and relevant version by the government. For more information, you can contact us directly or click on this link to find out more about the latest version. https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC33015
*Domestic Students: UCA is a Centerlink approved provider (DHS Code: 2R207) for Youth Allowance, Austudy and Pensioner Education Supplement student payment for this course. You may be able to apply for student payment from Services Australia. Please visit Services Australia to check your eligibility.
** Students in NSW: UCA is a NSW Smart and Skilled provider. You may be able to apply for subsidised payment from Smart and Skilled NSW. Please visit Smart and Skilled Information to check your eligibility.
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.
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 includes a work placement of 120 hours to be completed within the course duration.
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Employment Pathway
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Pathways from the qualification
After Completing CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support,students may articulate into further study of the Certificate IV in Ageing Support or other Certificate IV level qualifications offered by any Australian RTO.Modes of Training and Assessment
This qualification is delivered in an institution-based environment with face-to-face delivery (20 hours per week). The mode of training is highly practical with a combination of in class learning activity, class demonstration, class tutorials/workshop and self-paced/individual learning activities. In addition to your face to face hours, you will be required to allocate 3 to 5 hours per week (depending if you are domestic or international students) for structured self-paced activities in your own time.
UCA draws on a range of assessment methods such as oral/written questions, case study, research, report, observation/practical skills, third party reports, workplace journal, and portfolio of evidence. Depending on the unit requirements, a combination of methods is used to ensure collection of sufficient and valid evidence.
You will be required to complete some assessment tasks both during face to face and during work placement. As part of assessment preparation, you need to allocate approximately 5 to 7 hours per week in your own time for reading, research and other activities required.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- [Age Requirement]: Be 18 years old or over.
- [Knowledge Requirement]: Students who intend to enrol in this course must prove their successful completion of Australian Year 11 or international equivalent, or has completed any Certificate II level qualifications under AQF (LLN test is required if the applicant's qualification is not in care or community service field), or has relevant experience in personal care/community service field for more than 6 months.
- [English Requirement]: For international students, IELTS overall 5.5 or its equivalent (TOEFL/PTE/Cambridge English are acceptable), OR complete Australian ELICOS course at upper intermediate level, OR complete any AQF Certificate II course (or above) taught in English, OR pass the UCA English placement test at upper intermediate level (at least 60 points out of 100) unless your nationality is the US, UK, New Zealand, Canada or Ireland.
- [Physical Fitness Requirement]All students need a reasonable level of physical fitness as the role involves direct personal care that involves physically assisting clients which involves bending and manual handling tasks.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Domestic Student - 26 Weeks plus 120 work placement hours
International Student - 52 weeks (12 weeks break and 120 hours of work placement inclusive)
The course consists of 13 units and is clustered into 4 groups in order to be delivered within 4 terms of full-time study load. The term duration is 10 weeks.
Please refer to the unit description on https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC33015.
Total number of units = 13
Number of Core Units: 7
Number of Elective: 6
*120 hours Job Placement is required for completing this course
CORE 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
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services
- CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
Please note UCA reserves the right to change its electives. Should such changes occur, you will be notified at the point of enrolment.
FEE STRUCTURE
All your fees and payment schedule are listed on your Letter of Offer and Written Agreement. Course fees include enrolment fee, material fee, and other fees associated with the course. Fees are payable by cheque, money order, cash, internet or bank deposit. Other arrangements for payment could be organised based on individual needs.
