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Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability and Ageing)

CHC33021

Nationally Recognised Courses

Course Information

This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work Involves using discretion and judgment in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. 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. In order to undertake your practical placement and secure employment in the future you are required to obtain a current clear Victorian Police Check and Working with Children Check card. If you have any concerns please speak to our friendly staff.

Pathways

Direct pathway from this qualification includes Certificate IV in Ageing Support, Certificate IV in Leisure and Health and Certificate IV in Disability.

Course Mode

The course is conducted in a classroom, with self-paced research, study components and requires an industry placement. Assessment is based on competency; this will involve a combination of assessment methods. These assessments are written assignments, discussion, interviews, workplace projects, role play and practical demonstrations. The various delivery methods have been designed following consultations with industry, learners and other stakeholders.

Training will be conducted at the Bellarine Training and Community Hub – 1 John Dory Drive Ocean Grove or at one of our selected learn local Neighbourhood Centre under the auspice of Bellarine Training and Community Hub within your community.

You will be required to complete 120 hours of unpaid practical placement during or at the end of the course. Bellarine Training and Community Hub will source a placement that meets the requirements of the learner.

Venue, Dates & Times

  • Ocean Grove

  • Days - Tuesday & Thursday

  • Starting: February 2025

  • Times: 9am - 3pm

Time Frame

Daytime: 36.5 weeks x 2 days per week plus 120 hour student placement within an Aged Care facility

BTACH Student Services

Our aim at BTACH is

  • Provide quality training meeting the needs and outcomes of our learners
  • To offer smaller classes
  • To provide the best opportunities for students to interact with the trainer
  • To allow for flexible training and learning
  • To encourage student participation in discussions
  • To provide a safe non-threatening nurturing environment for learning

Units of Study

Unit CodeUnit NameCore/ElectiveNominal Hours

CHCAGE013

Work effectively in aged care

Elective

65

CHCCOM005

Communicate and work in health or community services

Core

30

CHCAGE011

Provide support to people living with dementia

Elective

80

CHCCCS040

Support independence and wellbeing

Core

80

CHCCCS038

Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

Core

120

HLTWHS002

Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Core

25

HLTINF006

Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Core

35

CHCCCS031

Provide individualised support

Core

100

CHCCCS041

Recognise healthy body systems

Core

80

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

Core

40

CHCPAL003

Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Elective

70

CHCLEG001

Work legally and ethically

Core

55

CHCDIS011

Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

Elective

40

CHCDIS012

Support community participation and social inclusion

Elective

60

CHCDIS020

Work effectively in disability support

Elective

65

Assessent

The assessment methods include:

  • Observation of simulated workplace tasks and /or work placement
  • Written and oral questioning
  • Projects
  • Role play
  • Case studies
  • Others as deemed appropriate

Placement

Bellarine Training and Community Hub will find appropriate placement for all students undertaking training, where on the job experience is a requirement of the course.

Employment Skills

This qualification incorporates employability skills; skills that apply across a variety of jobs and life contexts and including:

  • Communication
  • Team work
  • Problem solving
  • Initiative and enterprise
  • Planning and organising
  • Self management
  • Learning

Course Cost

The student tuition fees are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.  Fees may also change in line with Government fees and charges policy.  Fees listed below are inclusive with no hidden costs, and no more to pay.  $100.00 enrolment deposit is required at time of booking to confirm enrolment.  Payment plan options are available for students enrolling in our courses with fortnightly payments required.  Students must meet funding and concession eligibility to claim.  Where students are to attend placement OGNC trainers will organise these placements in consultation with the student.

FundedUnfunded

Enrolment

$0

$5,000

Admin

$ 100

$ 100

Resources

$ 300

$ 300

Total

$ 400

$ 5,400

Eligibility for Government Funding

The Victorian Training Guarantee

The Victorian Training Guarantee (VTG) is making vocational education and training more accessible to people who do not hold a post-school qualification, or who want to gain a higher level qualification than they already hold.

This entitlement to a Victorian government subsidised place in recognised national training can be accessed at any time and will continue to be available for training at successively higher levels.

For all enrolments, individuals accessing the Victorian Training Guarantee will only be eligible to commence a maximum of two courses/qualifications at the same Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level in their lifetime. Individuals will also only be eligible to commence a maximum of two accredited courses with the title ‘Course in…’ in their lifetime.

Please contact one of our enrolment team to assess if you are eligible for VTG funding.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

From 1 January 2015, if you are undertaking nationally recognised training delivered by a registered training organisation, you will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). You only need to apply once and you keep the USI for your lifetime.

To apply for your USI please click below

Victorian Student Number (VSN)

The Victorian Student Number (VSN) is a student identification number that will be assigned by the Department of Education and Training (DET) to all students in government and non-government schools, and students in Vocational Education and Training Providers.

The number, which is unique to each student, will be used as a key identifier on a student’s records, and will remain with the student throughout his or her education, until reaching the age of 25.

The VSN provides DET with the capability to accurately detect patterns of student movement through, and departure from, the Victorian education and training system. It improves the collection and analysis of timely and accurate data about education in Victoria.