Find out more about Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) from Open Colleges
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Accreditation: Nationally Recognised Qualification
Career Outcomes:
Embark on a fulfilling career in aged care with our nationally recognized Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing). Over a self-paced period of up to 18 months, immerse yourself in comprehensive learning, dedicating a recommended 17 hours per week to the course. Delivered online with work placement, this program equips you with the skills, knowledge, and attributes essential for caring and supporting individuals in residential care facilities.
This course offers a gateway to diverse career opportunities in the rapidly expanding aged care sector. Ideal for those entering the aging support sector or seeking pathways to further education, including Certificate IV in Ageing, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, Diploma of Community Services, or Diploma of Nursing. Existing workers may benefit from accelerated study options. The comprehensive curriculum covers key areas including individualized support, working with diverse populations, dementia care, and palliative care.
Upon completion of this course, you will be issued a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) by Open Colleges (RTO: 90197).
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Mandatory Local Entry Requirements:
There are no mandatory local entry requirements. However, recommended local entry requirements
Physical Requirements
Students need to have a reasonable level of fitness, as the role may involve a variety of physical tasks, such as providing personal care, assisting clients with mobility and transfers and considerable time standing and walking. Additionally, where first aid is a requirement of the host organization, students are required to have the requisite level of fitness that enables them to complete 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult mannequin placed on the floor.
Tools and equipment required
To successfully complete their studies, learners will need access to the following resources and equipment.
Additional Work Placement Requirements
Students who are not currently employed at an appropriate workplace are required to find a host organization to undertake work placement. Depending on the nature of the individual workplace, the student may need to undertake this at more than one workplace. While undertaking their training and assessment in industry, the student must abide by the policies and procedures of the workplace. The workplace may require the student to meet workplace specific requirements. These will vary by state and by organization. Some of the statutory checks and requirements the student may need to provide to commence work placement are:
Students are able to link their NDIS worker screening and blue card to Integrated Care and Management Training so that they can get the student version.
The cost of obtaining any of above is at the cost of the student and will vary based on the student’s location and their personal circumstances. The costs will range between $50 – $250 per requirement.
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS031 Provide individualized support
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041 Recognize healthy body systems
Work Placement Preparation
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCCCS036 Support relationships with career and family
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
Work Placement Approval Module
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run Registered Training Organisation (RTO), not government-run like a TAFE. Therefore, Open Colleges cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.
Fees for this course depend on the payment method and any existing promotions available with Open Colleges.
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Open Colleges (RTO 90796) is an Australian education market leader with over 125 years of experience. Now an online learning market leader, Open Colleges focuses on supporting individuals to learn at their own pace.