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TAFE International Western Australia

Certificate III in Individual Support [Ageing]

  • Certificate

Start your career in community services with this qualification to learn the skills to find employment in both residential and in-home care settings within the aged care industry.Gain the knowledge and skills to effectively work and communicate with a diverse range of clients and team members, and...

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Course Code
CHC33021, 114751B
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$6,700 per year / $7,277 total
International Fees
$6,700 per year / $7,277 total

About this course

Start your career in community services with this qualification to learn the skills to find employment in both residential and in-home care settings within the aged care industry.

Gain the knowledge and skills to effectively work and communicate with a diverse range of clients and team members, and understand the legal and ethical requirements and obligations to provide care for older people. You will learn about infection control measures, and also gain a theoretical understanding of healthy body systems.

During your studies you will develop a range of practical skills including how to use mobility aids, shower and support the physical needs of your clients. In addition, you will learn how to understand dementia, and recognise and report the risk of falls. This course provides a pathway to a rewarding, personally satisfying career in the aged care sector.

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Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10.

  • Students must be 18 years of age prior to commencing this course, in order to participate in the work placement.

Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Study locations

Albany

Bunbury

Rockingham

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Care Assistant
  • Community Care Worker
Career opportunities
  • Care Assistant
  • Community Care Worker
  • Care Assistant
  • Community Care Worker
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    Course structure

    To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 15 units. These 15 units are comprised of 9 core units and 6 elective units as listed below. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

    Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

    Core units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • 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
      National ID
      Unit title
    • CHCAGE007
      Recognise and report risk of falls
    • CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
    • CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
    • CHCCCS033 Identify and report abuse
    • CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
    • CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
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