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Certificate III in Individual Support – Ageing & Disability

CHC33021

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Course Description

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.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

There are 15 units of study in CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support – Ageing & Disability

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Employment Opportunities

Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) qualification provides for employment in the following roles:

  • Support Worker
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Assistant in Nursing
  • Care worker
  • Aged Care Worker
  • Personal Care Giver

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Course Delivery

This course is delivered via

  • Class Based – Face to Face
  • Virtual Class – Via Zoom
  • Online – Self-Paced
  • Recognition Prior Learning (RPL)

Class Based (face to face):

Regular classes are run from our Brisbane and Gold Coast training locations providing you the flexibility to fit in with your schedule. All classes are delivered by qualified, industry experienced Trainer Assessors who work closely with students to optimise their learning experience. Students will attend mandatory class one day per week (Mondays) and attend Vocational Placement at an approved disability or aged care facility.

  • One day mandatory classroom based training per week ( Every Monday from 8.30am – 4.30pm for 24 weeks)
  • The opportunity to attend additional classroom based training on Tuesdays (8:30am – 4:30pm) and trainer-led study support sessions every Wednesday (9:00am – 12:00pm) for the duration of your course
  • Vocational placement of at least 120 hours
  • Hard copy workbooks and learning resources
  • Rolling intake, start anytime!

Online Delivery: Self-Paced

  • Online delivery for 15 units of competency through the E-Learning system
  • Vocational Placement of at least 120 hours
  • Trainers/Assessors being available Monday – Friday between 8:30am – 4:30pm AEST through email and/or telephone
  • Simulated workshops held at our training locations (as timetabled), if required
  • The opportunity to attend weekly trainer-led study support sessions via Zoom for the duration of your course (optional)
  • Self-paced (up to 12 months to complete)
  • Enrol anytime, start anytime!

RPL

  • If you consider yourself to already have the knowledge and skills for the qualification, any person currently working in the industry has the opportunity to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment-only pathway.
  • You will be required to successfully demonstrate that you have acquired the required knowledge and skills specified in the training package through formal, non-formal and informal learning. To demonstrate your knowledge and skills assessed via the RPL process, please take our skill assessment below and select RPL on your enrolment form.

Take a 60 sec Skill Assessment Check Now to determine your eligibility for RPL.

Study Program

Certificate III Individual Support is delivered via both Face-to-Face Class-Based Learning and DP Learning@Home Program, offering a mixture –

  • self-paced
  • online
  • blended
  • on-the-job
  • block or day release for apprentices
  • a combination of the above
Training Locations

This course is delivered online Nationally.

Class-based or practical training may be delivered at the locations below.

DP Training Campus

  • Brisbane – 162 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
  • Gold Coast – Level 3, Unit 7, 52 Davenport Street, Southport QLD 4215