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CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

National ID CHC33015 State ID AA66

Empower and support the independence of our elders and join one of Australia's fastest growing industries

Learn to provide direct care to clients in residential, home and community settings, and gain real industry experience.

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Two students caring for a person in bed

This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.

Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on the Skills Ready page for further information.

* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.

CampusesJoondalup (McLarty Avenue). Mount Lawley.

When Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2023.

Study Mode On campus.

Learn how to empower and support the independence of our elders needing care and join one of Australia's fastest growing industries

When you complete the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) you will be ready to start a rewarding career providing direct care to clients in residential, home and community settings.

Aged Care Workers provide personal, physical and emotional support to older people who require assistance with daily living. When you provide support to older people you are able to make a tremendous difference to their quality of life and achieve real personal satisfaction through your work. Aged care work is rewarding in itself and provides the opportunity to meet a wide variety of older people.

Australia has one of the leading aged care systems in the world, and with our ageing population — and people living longer — the demand for skilled aged care workers is increasing. In fact, aged care and disability support are the second highest employing occupations in Australia (following registered nurses in the number one spot).**

You can find out more about a career in aged care, including tips for finding jobs, interview practice hints, clues about what employers are looking for and more on the Aged Care section of the Jobs and Skills WA website. You can view our McLarty campus aged care facilities here(opens in a new tab) .

*This course includes a minimum of 120 hours of supervised work placement, where you'll be able to apply your training in a meaningful and relevant way, and gain real industry experience.

** National Skills Commission Australian Jobs Report 2020

  • Empower or re-enable older people
  • Work with people from different cultures
  • Provide personal hygiene to all people in your care
  • Manage manual handling tasks
  • Practice infection control procedures
  • Work and build relationships within a small team
  • Implement effective communication strategies
  • Learn the effects of dementia and the management of any related changes

Prior to enrolment into this qualification, please consider:

  • If you are able to think on your feet and be willing to take action quickly when instructed
  • Any criminal conviction as it will appear on your National Police Certificate (compulsory to obtain)
  • Any difficulty in communicating with either workers or clients (i.e. difficulty with written or spoken English)
  • Manual tasks are involved in personal care work
  • Ability to set aside between four and five days/week for attendance at classes, work placement and study
  • Likelihood of finding it difficult or distressing to provide personal care such as toileting and bathing for clients of any gender and varying ages
  • Ability to attend your work placement regularly and reliably
  • If you have the following attributes:
    • Enjoy providing quality support for people who are frail aged or living with disabilities
    • May be physically demanding role at times
    • Empathetic with a strong sense of compassion and respect for individuals
    • Patient, discrete and committed to the rights of elderly people
    • Calm disposition and loving attitude
    • Reliable, motivated and flexible
    • Good time management skills

Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.

Important information

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Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $130.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $130.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.

T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
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
Elective  
National ID Unit title
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS026 Transport individuals
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Mount Lawley
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $130.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $130.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.

T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
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
Elective  
National ID Unit title
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS026 Transport individuals
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Semester 2, 2023

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $130.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $130.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.

T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
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
Elective  
National ID Unit title
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS026 Transport individuals
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Mount Lawley
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $130.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $130.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.

T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
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
Elective  
National ID Unit title
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS026 Transport individuals
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

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