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CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

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Who may enrol in this Qualification?

Eligible funded participants - $460 co-contribution payable at start of each year of training (please refer to skills.sa.gov.au for Participant Eligibility Criteria, or contact us for further details.)
Fee for Service participant (applicable for participants who are not eligible for funding) - $2,300 payable in two instalments
Trainee – your employer will be invoiced $460
School based trainee – your employer will be invoiced $460
Year 11, 12 or 13 SACE participant aged 16 or older on 31 December who has completed a preparatory VET pathway
Teams / groups looking to upskill – Please contact us to discuss a bespoke program developed to suit your needs

We accept enrolments throughout the year without need to wait until the start of term / semester to commence.

See the tabs below for more information on this course and the employment opportunities it can open up for you.

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General

General Information

CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Are you considering a career as an Aged Care Personal Support Worker?

HITsa’s Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) will provide you with the qualification you need to commence work as an aged care support worker. This qualification is suitable for compassionate individuals who want to support older people to maintain their independence, remain active and stay connected with their community.

Job opportunities/work pathways exist in a variety of settings including aged care residences and private homes. A range of specialties are available such as:

Aged care worker
Personal care assistant
Community care worker
Respite care worker

Participants of this course will be individuals who have little or no relevant experience and want to start working in the aged care sector.

The course is also suitable for those already working in the aged care industry who want to gain a nationally recognised qualification.

This qualification is also available through a traineeship arrangement and VET in schools.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Participants will need to successfully complete the following units of competency –

CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carers and family
CHCPAL003 Deliver care using a palliative approach
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Successful completion of this qualification also requires participants to undertake a minimum of 120 hours work placement. This placement will be organised by HITsa’s Work Placement Coordinator.

Course Details

Course Details

CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Courses commence every month so there is no need to wait until the start of a term or semester to begin your studies.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) combines online training with 28 face to face training days.
Training is completed at a convenient HITsa location—Salisbury, Clarence Gardens or Mount Barker.
Each site boasts an operational skill centre where participants can train in the practical aspects of a care worker role and can then practice these skills in a simulated work environment prior to work placement.
Training includes both theory and practical study. The theory of each unit is introduced online prior to the trainer-led face-to-face sessions.
After completing all training requirements, participants must undertake a minimum of 120 hours work placement to achieve this qualification. Work placement gives participants the opportunity to put their learning into practice, under appropriate supervision. HITsa’s Work Placement Coordinator will arrange suitable work placement with one of our industry partners.
Assessment includes both theory knowledge and practical observation in HITsa’s skills centre and also during work placement.
All course materials and work placement uniform will be provided to the participant by HITsa.
Access to a computer and the internet is required for self-paced and online activities.

Participants who successfully complete all units of training and work placement will be issued with the nationally recognised qualification CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).

Participants who do not complete the full qualification will be issued with an Academic Transcript.

Fees and Conditions

Fees and Conditions

CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

This course is funded by the State Government through the Subsidised Training List (eligibility criteria applies).
If eligible for subsidised training a $460 student co-contribution is payable on enrolment (this is non-refundable should you decide to withdraw or not complete the qualification).
To check your eligibility visit skills.sa.gov.au
If you are not eligible for subsidised training, a course fee of $2,300 is payable. Flexible payment terms may be negotiated.
All participants are required to obtain a National Police Clearance and DCSI screening (Aged Care and Vulnerable Person, Disability and Child Related) screening.sa.gov.au
Participants cannot commence work placement without these documents and will not be able to successfully complete the qualification
Evidence of up-to-date vaccinations will be required by Work Placement Providers prior to placement.
If you have any questions about these obligations please speak to us prior to enrolling.

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