CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

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Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and residential settings who are required to provide person-centered support to people that are ageing, people with disabilities or other reasons. This course covers the core units and of two specialisations (Ageing and Disability).

The units of Competency students will study are:

  • HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  • CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
  • CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
  • CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
  • CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  • CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
  • HLTINF006 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Ageing Specialisation

  • CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
  • CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
  • CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia

Disability Specialisation

  • CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
  • CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
  • CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

The college has made the strategic decision to complete both specialisations. This will improve employment options as well as industry knowledge and versatility.

Work involves using discretion and judgement as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Students will learn a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide appropriate support.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. Placement for the full qualification will be arranged by the College.

Future job opportunities include:

  • Field Officer
  • Assistant in Nursing
  • Home Care Assistant
  • In-Home Respite Worker
  • Care Worker
  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Disability support worker
  • Support Worker
  • Community Care Worker
  • Personal Care Giver
  • Residential Care Worker

 

 

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Funding Information

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government., Smart and Skilled - smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au, Contact reception for eligibility requirements.

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      Course Details - CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

      Next Start Date

      Coffs Harbour - Start any time - Online + Mondays face to face
      Kempsey - Start any time - Online + 1 day face to face

      Additional Dates

      Coffs Harbour - Late 2024

      Duration

      Full Qualification: 1 day per week - 52 weeks

      Delivery Mode

      Delivery Mode: Online and 1 day face to face.
      This course requires mandatory Work Placement

      Location

      Coffs Harbour - Coffs Coast Community College
      Kempsey - Venue to be confirmed

      Fee

      Costs vary depending on the delivery method suited to your needs. Full cost $6930

      Fee Exemptions

      Contact us to find out if you are eligible for Government assistance.

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