CHC33021 · AQF Level 3
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Begin a career in aged care. Learn person-centred support, clinical safety basics, dementia care and how to support older Australians to live well at home or in residential care.
// Quick facts
Code
CHC33021
Level
AQF Level 3
Duration
52 weeks
CRICOS
111243Z
Tuition
AUD $11,500 total
Delivery
Face-to-face simulation labs
Intakes
FebruaryMayAugustNovember
Campus
Parramatta NSW
01 / Course outcomes
Where this qualification can take you
- Personal Care Assistant
- Aged Care Worker
- Home Care Worker
- Residential Care Support
Pathway to CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support and CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services.
02 / Course structure
Units of competency
Core units
- CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
- CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
- 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
Elective units (sample)
- CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
Final unit selection may vary based on intake, industry trends and student pathway. Confirm with admissions.
03 / Assessment
How you'll be assessed
- Simulated care scenarios
- Workplace logbook
- Written knowledge tasks
A / Entry
Entry requirements
- 18+ years
- Equivalent of Australian Year 11
- National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening and current First Aid
B / English
English requirements
- IELTS Academic 5.5 (no band below 5.0) or equivalent
C / Fees
Tuition & fees
AUD $11,500 total
International student fee. Indicative — additional enrolment, materials and resource fees may apply.
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