Certificate
If your priority is to get a job in the most sought-after industry, this is the course for you!
In response to the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation, there is an urgent demand for
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) course provides you with a holistic approach to caring for the older people within our community.
This course is designed to equip you to provide physical and social support to elderly individuals and people in hostels, group homes and community settings. The course also aims to provide you with the knowledge, skills and values required to perform competently as professional Health Care Workers. This group of professionals are expected to carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in an aged care setting. This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities, under direct or regular supervision, within clearly defined organisation guidelines and service plans. The course structure is designed to ensure a balance between theory and practice.
You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Acknowledge Education.
Please see Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer for more information.
For pathway students, upon completion of the course, you will be exempted 3 units in Diploma of Nursing at Stott's.
Occupational titles for graduates with this qualification may include:
* Personal Care Assistant
* Nursing Support Worker
* Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
* Aged or Disabled Care Worker
* Community Care Worker
* Support Worker
To receive this qualification you must complete 13 units, 7 core and 6 electives. Classes will be delivered both face-to-face and online (minimum of 20 hours per week).
CHCCCS015 Provide Individualised Support
CHCCCS023 Support Independence and Wellbeing
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
HLTINF001 Comply with Infection Prevention and Control policies and Procedures
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the Empowerment of Older People
CHCAGE005 Provide Support to People Living with Dementia
CHCCS011 Meet Personal Support Needs
CHCCCS025 Support Relationships with Carers and Families
CHCHCS001 Provide Home and Community Support Services