CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
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.
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 2, 2024.
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.
- 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.
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Semester 2, 2024
Details
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 |
| 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 |
| CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carer and family |
| CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
Details
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 |
| 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 |
| CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carer and family |
| CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
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