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CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (AGEING AND DISABILITY)

  • Certificate

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing,...

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
12 - 52 weeks full-time
Course Code
CHC33021
Study Mode
In person
International Fees
$8,549 per year / $10,749 total

About this course

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. 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.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this course, students must:

  • Be 18 years or older at the time of commencement.
  • Have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent.
  • Provide evidence of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
  • Hold a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier).

Study locations

Malaga

What you will learn

This course is aimed at developing:

Knowledge and skills to support and maintain personal care and wellbeing of people living in an age care facility or home.

Skills and Knowledge to effectively operate as a Care worker in an age care facility including private, public, retirement villages, nursing homes and hostels under supervision.

Knowledge of fundamental policies, procedures, and practices required to carry out activities related to an individualised plan.

During the training you will undertake theory components via classroom, E-learning and practical component in our well-designed simulated workplace environment.

Career pathways

After completion of this course, you will have the skills to provide individualized care to individuals who require support due to ageing, disability, or some other reason.

  • Care worker or assistant
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Residential Support Worker
  • Home care assistant
  • Personal care assistant
  • Community Worker
  • In-Home Respite Worker

    *Please note all The Bright College also offers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for this course.